Iconic songs by Japanese rock bands from the 2000s [J-Rock]

When you think of Japanese rock bands from the 2000s, which bands come to mind?

You might think of the quintessential guitar rock bands like BUMP OF CHICKEN, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, ELLEGARDEN, and Fujifabric, or the bands that supported the early-2000s youth punk movement such as 175R and Gagaga SP.

There were also many bands that became widely known beyond rock fans, like Tokyo Jihen, ORANGE RANGE, and HY, so I’m sure each listener has their own bands that pop into mind.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of signature tracks and recommended favorites from rock bands that were active in the 2000s.

We’ve picked everything from nostalgic tunes to timeless staples that are still going strong today, so take this opportunity to give them a careful listen once again.