The bands I’d recommend to high school students are mostly trendy and catchy.
I’ve gathered many bands that make it easy for J-pop fans, as well as those who like idols or anime songs, to transition into band music.
You might discover some new music.
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Recommended Japanese bands for high school students (1–10)
Irreversible replacementMY FIRST STORY
MY FIRST STORY is a four-member rock band formed in 2011.
The vocalist, Hiro, is the younger brother of ONE OK ROCK’s vocalist, Taka, and the band is a skilled emo group particularly popular among younger audiences such as high school students.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a four-member rock band that has been active since 2005.
This is one of their most popular songs, and it often ranks high on current karaoke charts.
They’re a band that is extremely popular among young people.
Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES
THE ORAL CIGARETTES is a four-member rock band active since 2010.
This song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Noragami Aragoto, which aired in 2015, and it is one of their most popular tracks.
to shake; to sway; to waverHump Back
Hump Back is a three-piece all-girl band active since 2009, originally formed as a Chatmonchy cover band.
Centered around vocalist Momoko Hayashi, the lineup aside from her has changed over time, and the current formation has been in place since 2016.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
WANIMA is a three-piece rock band that has been active since 2010.
This song is well-known for being used in the commercial for 8×4 Body Fresh, and WANIMA’s upbeat vibe and the song’s driving energy are popular across a wide range of generations.
No Escapecoldrain
coldrain is a five-member rock band formed in 2007.
They are popular not only in Japan but around the world, touring overseas as well.
Their appeal lies in their cool band sound that incorporates genres like metal and emo.
Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon
Sakanaction is a five-member rock band formed in 2005.
Their songs being featured in live-action films based on popular manga has boosted their popularity among anime fans as well.
They are a band that incorporates cutting-edge music among Japanese bands, and whenever they perform at festivals, they always become a hot topic on social media.