In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of recommended female guitarists! This time, we’ve picked out lots of cool guitarists from both Japan and abroad.
Along with rock band guitarists, we’ve also included players active in the worlds of jazz and fusion, as well as classical guitarists.
Whether you’re looking to find a guitarist to stan, or you’re a beginner female guitarist hoping to discover an inspiring role model, we hope this article helps you get to know many amazing female guitarists.
Now, let’s dive right into our recommended guitarists!
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Roundup of popular female guitarists: Introducing guitar players from Japan and abroad (1–10)
OMOIDE IN MY HEADTabuchi Hisako (Number Girl, bloodthirsty butchers)
Hisako Tabuchi, a Fukuoka-born guitarist known for her work with Number Girl and bloodthirsty butchers—both hugely influential in Japan’s alternative rock scene—continues to be active across a wide range of projects, including serving as a support guitarist for PEDRO, the project led by Ayuni D, formerly of BiSH.
She primarily plays Fender Jazzmasters, and her signature look—performing with a heavily worn, paint-chipped guitar—has become part of her identity.
She’s an artist who delivers weighty, hard-hitting rock with tight, solid playing.
Protect YouKANAMI（BAND-MAID）
KANAMI, a guitarist from Kanagawa Prefecture who plays in the hard rock band BAND-MAID—known for their striking maid-costumed performances.
She has studied piano for over 20 years since childhood and draws inspiration from a wide range of genres, including Latin music, funk, and classical.
Within the band, she also handles songwriting, creating passionate and melodic pieces.
She excels at guitar techniques such as sweep picking, tapping, and fast picking.
On stage, she masterfully wields her Paul Reed Smith to deliver a heavy yet beautiful metal sound.
99.974℃Kidamotifo (tricot)
Tricot is a band that delivers pop melodies atop a unique rock sound built on odd meters and irregular rhythms.
Handling guitar for the group—whose math rock–evoking performances have garnered international attention—is Motif Kida.
Her gear of choice is a custom model from Altero Custom Guitars, which shapes the edgy lead tones and crisp rhythmic cutting in her playing.
She is an artist who delivers a one-of-a-kind guitar sound that feels solid yet somehow warm.
We The Unitedmiyako（LOVEBITES）
Miyako is the guitarist for the heavy metal band LOVEBITES.
She has gained worldwide popularity, performing at major metal festivals such as WACKEN OPEN AIR in Germany.
She primarily uses DEAN signature-model guitars, which are often used in heavy metal, and is known for her striking looks and passionate playing.
While she excels as a guitarist, she also studied piano from a young age, and in 2023 she held a solo piano recital, showcasing a wide range of musical activities.
Silly CrushYumiki Erino (ex. Kirinji)
Erino Yumiki is a guitarist from Osaka who served as the vocalist for KIRINJI, a band known for delivering pop sounds with a unique worldview.
She began studying violin at two and a half and picked up the guitar in middle school.
In high school, winning the Grand Prix at SCHOOL OF SCHOOL FINAL became the springboard for her major-label debut.
She primarily plays Fender guitars and is also active in composing and arranging, leveraging her technical guitar skills.
She continues to work energetically, sharing music-related content on her YouTube channel and studying abroad at a music university in Malaysia.
Shangri-LaHashimoto Eriko (Chatmonchy)
The vocalist and guitarist of Chatmonchy.
Her husband is Shoichi Igari from tacica, and she is also a mother.
She used to favor a Telecaster-type guitar, but recently she has been using various types of guitars.
Her charming looks and singing voice, along with her emotional guitar playing, are part of her appeal.
SPICE!ASAKA（TRiDENT）
ASAKA, the guitarist active in the girls’ rock band TRiDENT.
Until 2020, she performed under the name Girls Rock Band Kakumei, but upon restarting after a hiatus, the band changed its name.
Though she has a cute look, once she steps on stage she transforms into an artist who delivers passionate guitar playing and vocals.
She brings a thick, Les Paul-driven tone that shapes the band’s hard rock sound.
With powerful singing and outstanding guitar skills, she captivates audiences with her performance and radiates a commanding presence.