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!
Playlist
| Recommended Japanese bands with female vocals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | UnchainedLOVEBITES | play_arrow | The rise of the female metal band LOVEBITES |
| 2east | SynchronicicaPorukadotto Sutingurei | play_arrow | Polkadot Stingray, popular on YouTube |
| 3east | Until the gobies dash to their endzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. | play_arrow | ACAね’s piano rock is captivating. |
| 4east | rays of lightHakubi | play_arrow | Delicate vocals and a satisfying rock sound |
| 5east | Love SpiritsChatto Monchī | play_arrow | Chatmonchy is a great band from Tokushima. |
| 6east | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika, beautiful music that resonates in the heart |
| 7east | Proof of Eternal AbsenceToukyou Jihen | play_arrow | Trill’s distinctive musicality and allure |
| 8east | FoolsGLIM SPANKY | play_arrow | Remi Matsuo’s husky voice is captivating. |
| 9east | Holiday heaven35.7 | play_arrow | 35.7, featuring a fast-paced and exhilarating sound |
| 10east | LILLYHump Back | play_arrow | Hump Back is a rapidly rising all-girl band. |
| 11east | Mela!Ryokushokushakai | play_arrow | Ryoku Shaka is a captivating mixed-gender band. |
| 12east | RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī | play_arrow | A girls' band brimming with the sensitivity of a female vocalist |
| 13east | MusicaBurandē Senki | play_arrow | The debut track “Musica” becomes a big hit on YouTube. |
| 14east | Fashion OperationNekura Tōkī | play_arrow | Nekraitōki makes strides with dark pop |
| 15east | Doubt first.itashimoku | play_arrow | The Success and Appeal of the Reptile-Style Rock Band “Itashimoku” |
| 16east | forget-me-notAwesome City Club | play_arrow | The captivating music and activities of Awesome City Club |
| 17east | The thing(s) you cherishSHISHAMO | play_arrow | Describe SHISHAMO’s popularity and musical growth. |
| 18east | ReplayLONGMAN | play_arrow | A catchy all-female punk rock band from Matsuyama |
| 19east | Fuzzy NavelConton Candy | play_arrow | A three-girl all-female band from a high school |
| 20east | LOVE Zukkyunsōtaisei riron | play_arrow | Etsuko Yakushimaru’s Sōtaisei Riron (Theory of Relativity) |
| 21east | N.E.O.CHAI | play_arrow | CHAI’s unique music and message |
| 22east | frecklesJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY’s classic songs are still popular today. |
| 23east | Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL | play_arrow | SCANDAL is a highly skilled all-female rock band. |
| 24east | Chronostasiskinoko teikoku | play_arrow | Kinoko Teikoku, a popular female band in the shoegaze scene |
| 25east | bulletCö shu Nie | play_arrow | A rock band popular for anime theme songs |
| 26east | Thank youikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimonogakari: Popular for their diverse musicality |
| 27east | summer festivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | Whiteberry, a five-member girls' band from Kitami |
| 28east | the back of the backpasupie | play_arrow | An inventive rock band led by Natsuki Ogoda |
| 29east | FriendsRebekka | play_arrow | A rock band that attracted attention with a female vocalist |
| 30east | 1999Hitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | Rock band Hitsujibungaku, distorted guitar tones |
| 31east | something like thatyonige | play_arrow | Women's band yonige from Osaka, with realistic lyrics |
| 32east | UTOPIAFINLANDS | play_arrow | A uniquely styled band in heavy attire, with highly addictive tracks |
| 33east | Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’ | play_arrow | EGO-WRAPPIN’, a powerhouse jazz and funk band |
| 34east | There will be love there -A Place with Love-the brilliant green | play_arrow | Tomoko Kawase’s band and her diverse musical activities |
| 35east | Kagerou DaysWagakki Band | play_arrow | A Japan-originated rock band that fuses Japanese and Western instruments |
| 36east | Lady Madonna: Melancholy SpiderLOVE PSYCHEDELICO | play_arrow | A rock duo with a distinctive singing voice and lyrics. |
| 37east | Myth BustingHello Sleepwalkers | play_arrow | A five-member rock band from Okinawa with a distinctive sound. |
| 38east | DOUNARUNO?SpecialThanks | play_arrow | A mixed-gender band with a captivating punk vocal style |
| 39east | Absolute relationshipakai kouen | play_arrow | A legendary band born from a high school light music club |
| 40east | It’s your fault.the peggies | play_arrow | the peggies are a refreshing and solid (muscular) music band. |
| 41east | MoonFLOWER FLOWER | play_arrow | YUI's band, a powerful rock sound |
| 42east | The Dream Is Not Deaddizzy sunfist | play_arrow | An Osaka-based female guitar-and-bass band whose popularity is on the rise |
| 43east | PivotSHAKALABBITS | play_arrow | The appeal of the ska-punk band SHAKALABBITS |
| 44east | UkifuneGO!GO!7188 | play_arrow | The music of the three-piece band GO!GO!7188 |
| 45east | I want to burn out.Kino Kohoteru | play_arrow | A retro pop music girls' band |
| 46east | Soldier GirlsFERN PLANET | play_arrow | The musical activities of the rock band FERN PLANET |
| 47east | surround (as a verb); surround sound (when referring to audio/AV context)Kuramubon | play_arrow | A band that influences the music scene with its diverse music |
| 48east | Sayonara Moon TownShinario Aato | play_arrow | RADWIMPS, tight rhythm and mixed vocals |
| 49east | Summer IllusionGARNET CROW | play_arrow | A popular band known for numerous hit songs and anime tie-ins |
| 50east | you may crawlSchool Food Punishment | play_arrow | Distinctive sound of rock and electronica |
| 51east | Ready, set, go!Toukyou Karankoron | play_arrow | A five-member rock band of unique men and women |
| 52east | Happy MarriageSilent Siren | play_arrow | The reader-model girl band SILENT SIREN |
| 53east | absolute valueChirinuruwo Waka | play_arrow | The rock band “Owaca” that helps you blow off stress |
| 54east | summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN | play_arrow | JITTERIN’JINN is a punk rock band with an Okinawan folk music style. |
| 55east | eyeAliA | play_arrow | AliA is a rock band formed in 2018. |
| 56east | pitch blacktricot | play_arrow | tricot is a captivating band with irregular time signatures. |
| 57east | MPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | A female rock band that epitomizes the 1980s |
| 58east | Alstroemeriakomsume | play_arrow | Kobe-born girls' rock band komsume |
| 59east | New OrderMASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS | play_arrow | An alternative rock band from MassDre |
| 60east | hitsujigeek sleep sheep | play_arrow | A distinctive shoegaze-style rock band |
| 61east | Charonnegoto | play_arrow | Negoto, a fantastical band from Chiba |
| 62east | Ezo Shika Dance!!Midori | play_arrow | The rock band JUDY AND MARY and Mariko Goto are captivating. |
| 63east | Fake WonderlandSplit End | play_arrow | From Nara, an emotionally expressive all-female band |
| 64east | salad bowlAooo | play_arrow | Aooo is a musical collective of distinctive members. |
| 65east | Party All Nightfaith | play_arrow | FAITH, a pop rock band from Nagano |
| 66east | Oh My Darlin’Nakanomori BAND | play_arrow | A youthfully vibrant girls’ band, Nakanomori BAND |
| 67east | SANKAKKEIEIRIANSU | play_arrow | A highly skilled ska band with a diverse palette of sounds. |
| 68east | Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND | play_arrow | YEN TOWN BAND, whose movie theme song was a major hit |
| 69east | toesOresukabando | play_arrow | A refreshing band of six junior high school girls |
| 70east | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | A twin-vocal band from Okinawa |
| 71east | Illusory Lightjin | play_arrow | A rock band whose appeal lies in Hiitan’s husky voice |
| 72east | no oneTogenashi Togeari | play_arrow | A girls' band that blends anime with reality |
| 73east | dollChilli Beans. | play_arrow | Chilli Beans., the girl band that represents the Reiwa era |
| 74east | BloomThe Winking Owl | play_arrow | An emo band from Gunma with an impressive musical style |
| 75east | Menhera – 2019 ver –Mioyamazaki | play_arrow | Mio Yamazaki: A four-member band with a hostess as the vocalist |
| 76east | put on a false front; play innocent; pretend to be nice (literally: “to wear a cat,” meaning to feign meekness)MOSHIMO | play_arrow | A rock band captivates young people with its compelling music. |
| 77east | The Night Before Goodbyeyayuyo | play_arrow | A four-member girls’ band from high school, pursuing their own unique musical style |
| 78east | AngelRyuubensu | play_arrow | Rubens, a fusion of J-POP and alternative |
| 79east | loopnegoto | play_arrow | A girls' band from Chiba captivates with its unique sound. |
| 80east | IKIZAMAEast Of Eden | play_arrow | A fusion band of metal and violin with a unique musical style |
| 81east | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake | play_arrow | Omoinotake is a three-member band from Matsue City. |
| 82east | seesawtuki. | play_arrow | The mystical singer tuki.’s voice and worldview |
| 83east | PLAYER 1Nagay Haruko | play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai: The Music and Talent of Haruko Nagaya |
| 84east | ONE STEPPEARL | play_arrow | A band that blends hard rock and pop rock |
| 85east | Goodbye, Liarnolala | play_arrow | nolala, a twin-vocal female band from Kyoto |
| 86east | rosemarykimi to bando | play_arrow | Girl band from Ehime gains attention with their unique music |
| 87east | Time capsuleAo | play_arrow | Ao, an emotional rock band of three women |
| 88east | P.S. I LOVE YOUPINK SAPPHIRE | play_arrow | A quintessential female band of the ’90s, the light of youth |
| 89east | FriendsREBECCA | play_arrow | REBECCA's unique sound and musicality |
| 90east | R·I·O·TRAISE A SUILEN | play_arrow | RAISE A SUILEN is popular for their distinctive musical style. |
| 91east | In Love with the Mirrorraisan | play_arrow | A band garnering attention for its distinctive music and praise |
| 92east | Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando | play_arrow | The high quality of Kessoku Band’s songs is the secret to their popularity |
| 93east | Excuse me, I’ll be leaving first.hanabie | play_arrow | In November 2023, the hugely popular British ban… |
| 94east | Come onBUGY CRAXONE | play_arrow | Dochatsuten, a rock band from Hokkaido, with a distinctive singing voice |
| 95east | LorraineKAREN | play_arrow | A band led by Achiko from the pop-rock group ART-SCHOOL |
| 96east | spellLAMA | play_arrow | A captivating electropop band sound |
| 97east | Time lagtsushimamire | play_arrow | A female band with elements of rock and pop |
| 98east | Samaland in the eveningUlulU | play_arrow | A three-piece band that plays alternative rock |
| 99east | JulianPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | The achievements of the all-female band Princess Princess |
| 100east | I want to be your lover.Chōkyūmei | play_arrow | Cho Kyumei, a rising young band |
| 101east | COLD HEATdetroit7 | play_arrow | An internationally active alternative band gaining attention for its unique musical style. |
| 102east | SOSes!!Toraianpasandi | play_arrow | A trap-influenced rock band with catchy music |
| 103east | HypeHeavenstamp | play_arrow | A mixture rock band with a powerful sound |


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