Recommended Japanese bands for high school students

SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – SNOW SOUND (MV)

[ALEXANDROS] is a rock band formed in 2001.

This song drew attention for being used in the JR SKISKI commercial, and it’s a beautiful track featuring a band sound reminiscent of overseas pop from the ’80s and a poignant, bittersweet melody.

Creepy-chanammo

ammo – Creepy-chan – Music Video

ammo is a three-piece band known for its charmingly nostalgic and friendly sound.

Formed in 2018 in Higashi-Osaka, the band continues its activities today with a new drummer as the renewed ammo.

Their demo recording “Neta-buri no Kimi e,” released exclusively through Tower Records in 2020, sold out its 1,000-copy run, leading to nationwide distribution due to popular demand.

In November of the same year they released their first album, “Au wa Wakare no Hajime,” followed by their second album, “Wareware no Moromoro,” in 2022.

The label’s YouTube channel features many music videos for various songs, so be sure to check them out!

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avocadoyonige

yonige - Avocado - [Official Video]

yonige is a girls’ band from Osaka that has been active since 2013.

The cleverness of this song’s lyrics became a hot topic on social media, and even on YouTube, an “Avocado Conference” was held in the comments section, sparking debates about whether the lyrics are profound or not.

I got scaredKyūso Nekokami

Kyuso Nekokami – Bibitta (Music Video)

Kyuso Nekokami is a five-member rock band formed in Hyogo Prefecture in 2009.

Their biting lyrics, which sing about relatable situations for young people and women, have drawn attention, and their live performances are entertaining.

They’re a hugely popular, in-demand band at festivals, especially among younger audiences.

Darling!Gubbai Fujiyama

Goodbye Fujiyama / Darling!

Goodbye Fujiyama is a rock band that has been active since 2011.

In the music video for this song, the members take on acting, and the combination of the engaging storyline and the quality of the track generated a lot of buzz in entertainment news and on social media.

They also engage in cross-genre activities, such as performing live with the group that Ano—the idol appearing in the video—belongs to.

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Kepla / From Now On (Lyric Video)

Kepla is drawing attention with down-to-earth lyrics that resonate with listeners and a driving, high-speed sound.

Formed in September 2020, the four-piece rock band has a youthfully evocative backstory: all members are classmates from Tokyo Metropolitan Saginomiya High School.

They made their debut in July 2021 with the mini-album “Days of Youth,” achieving a remarkable milestone as its tracks surpassed 100,000 views on YouTube.

In September 2024, they made their major-label debut with EMI Records, fully blooming with the skills they honed during their indie days.

Another appeal is their fan-centered approach: the members themselves handle merch and jacket design, keeping a close connection with their audience.

Their songs, which feel like snapshots of fleeting moments of youth, feature fresh sensibilities and lyrics that evoke real empathy, steadily growing their fanbase—especially among younger listeners.

However, background musicNigami 17-sai

Nigami 17-sai MV “However, BGM” (Nigami 17th birthday!! “tadashi BGM”)

Nigami 17sai is a four-piece rock band formed in 2015.

The vocalist, Yusuke Iwashita, previously performed with a band called Usotsuki Barbie, so the group was already attracting attention when Nigami was formed.

Their music videos are stylish as well, so the visuals are highly recommended.