Recommended Japanese bands with female vocals
Bands with female vocalists are wonderful—not just for their singing, but also for the expressiveness they bring to the music, lyrics, and every aspect of their performance, in ways only women can.
For that reason, I think many people are looking for recommendations of bands with female vocalists.
In this article, I’ll introduce some great bands with female singers! I’ve picked a wide range—from cool, hard-rocking bands that can hold their own against any male act, to groups known for their beauty and elegance.
Let’s dive right in!
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Recommended Japanese female-vocal bands (11–20)
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
Let me introduce the appeal of Awesome City Club, a five-member mixed-gender band.
Formed in the spring of 2013, they’ve drawn attention for their unique sound that fuses a wide range of genres, including pop, rock, and soul.
They debuted in 2014 under Victor Entertainment’s new label CONNECTONE, releasing the Awesome City Tracks series, which captivated many fans.
Their tie-ins with films also garnered buzz.
Beyond their music activities, the members are active in various fields, from writing songs for others to launching apparel brands.
They’re highly recommended not only for fans of city pop, but also for anyone seeking fresh musical discoveries.
Be sure to give them a listen.
The thing(s) you cherishSHISHAMO
These days, you hear their songs so much more even in living rooms across the country! SHISHAMO is hugely popular, armed with catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.
When they first made a splash, they were still in high school, but since then both their music and vocals have evolved rapidly! Now with a grown-up charm as well, they keep on evolving—and we just can’t take our eyes off them!
ReplayLONGMAN
LONGMAN is a punk rock band that debuted in 2019.
They originated from a music club at Matsuyama University.
When you hear “punk rock,” you might picture something flashy or lyrics with a strong message, but that’s not the case with them—their songs are all crafted to be highly catchy.
If anything, alternative rock or indie rock better fits their style.
Their energetic, catchy sound resonates with everyone.
Fuzzy NavelConton Candy
Conton Candy is a band formed in 2018 in a high school light music club.
They originally started as a four-piece, but after returning from a hiatus, they’ve been active as a three-piece band.
Cotton Candy is a girls’ band, and their bright, girly, catchy songs have made them popular among young people.
In particular, the guitarist-vocalist Tsugui has a very distinctive voice, so anyone who has listened to their music has likely been left with a strong impression.
Their musical style is cohesive as well, so if you’re interested, be sure to check out their EP “angel.”
LOVE Zukkyunsōtaisei riron
Vocalist Etsuko Yakushimaru and the band Sotaiseiriron deliver this unmatched individuality with top-tier performance and arrangements.
Their lyrics are strange and nonsensical, the instruments are technical, and the vocals feel unstable yet somehow comforting.
They were a band that surprised many listeners when they debuted.
Their albums are pure “Sotaiseiriron world” from start to finish, so they’re a band you should definitely listen to by the album.
