Japanese girl bands: recommended popular bands

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Even within Japan’s music scene, many all-girl bands are drawing a lot of attention.

From cute charm and beauty to delicate tenderness and powerful coolness, these bands have a wide range of appeal—so it’s no surprise many people have recently become fans.

In this article, we’ve researched some of the most talked-about Japanese all-girl bands!

Whether you’ve just gotten into girl bands or you’re a music fan looking for something new, this lineup is for you.

We’ve picked bands from a wide spectrum, so be sure to find your new favorite all-girl band.

Japanese girls’ bands: recommended popular bands (141–150)

I willChelsy

Chelsy 1st single “I will” — insert song for the anime “Blue Spring Ride” — music video

I willChelsy

This song drew attention when it was selected as an insert song for the TV anime Ao Haru Ride, which is based on the popular manga by Io Sakisaka.

Chelsy is a three-member girls’ band, and thanks to their attractive looks they also work as magazine models, making them popular among teen girls.

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We GoDROP DOLL

DROP DOLL Live Digest 2017.12.31 Martial Arts EXPO 2017

We GoDROP DOLL

The three-piece girls’ band DROP DOLL, formed in Tokyo, made their major-label debut in December 2017.

All members were active high school students, and their songs—centered on the concept of “stylish, cute, and cool”—gained popularity.

Quickly attracting attention, including being selected for TV program theme songs, DROP DOLL became a hot topic among teens.

In 2018, they also appeared in a film and performed its theme song.

They were highly active, even hosting live events featuring high school girl bands.

With catchy melodies and the trio’s harmonies, their music is brimming with youthfulness and freshness.

They’re a recommended band for anyone wanting to feel the sparkle of their school days!

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summer festivalWhiteberry

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summer festivalWhiteberry

Whiteberry is a five-member girls’ band from Kitami, Hokkaido.

They made their major debut in 1999, and the following year their release “Natsumatsuri” became a huge hit.

It peaked at No.

3 on the Oricon charts, and they even appeared on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, propelling them to stardom.

Their appeal lay in catchy pop-rock songs and youthful, energetic performances.

Although they unfortunately disbanded in 2004, “Natsumatsuri” is still beloved as a summer staple, and for many people it remains in their hearts along with memories of their youth.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced many girls’ bands up to this point.

We’ve highlighted a wide range, from long-standing, popular bands that represent the scene to young bands that are currently on the rise—did you find a favorite band or song? Some bands stood out with lyrics that female listeners might especially relate to and with delicate, beautiful musicality, while others captivated with powerful performances.

If you found a band you like among those featured in this article, be sure to check out lots of their songs!