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[Japanese Rock] Recommended Japanese Rock Bands

In Japan, large-scale rock festivals keep increasing, and the popularity of rock bands is really on the rise! On subscription services like Spotify and Apple Music, band tracks frequently appear in playlists and rankings, so I’m sure many of you listen to them regularly.

As opportunities to encounter rock bands grow like this, I bet more and more people are getting interested in the domestic rock scene.

That said, there are so many rock bands out there that you might be thinking, “I don’t even know where to start listening…” That’s why in this article, I’ll introduce rock bands you should definitely check out, in recommended order! Start by listening to the bands introduced at the beginning of this article!

Playlist

[Japanese Rock] Recommended Japanese Rock Bands
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1Lost ManBUMP OF CHICKEN
Lost ManBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
BUMP OF CHICKEN is a representative band of Japanese rock.
2far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Asian Kung-Fu Generation's music evolves with the times
3Just kidding.RADWIMPS
Just kidding.RADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' lyrics resonate deeply; they’re a captivating rock band.
4VENGEANCEcoldrain
VENGEANCEcoldrainplay_arrow
coldrain is a rock band from Nagoya.
5helm’N bass10-FEET
helm'N bass10-FEETplay_arrow
From Kyoto, a titan of mixture rock
6Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVER
Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
SUPER BEAVER is supported by many fans for their strong expressive power.
7Killer Intent vs Killer Intent (Accomplice: Toma Ikuta)Makishimamu Za Horumon
Killer Intent vs Killer Intent (Accomplice: Toma Ikuta)Makishimamu Za Horumonplay_arrow
A representative and popular band in Japanese rock music
8Stop the worldTHE COLLECTORS
Stop the worldTHE COLLECTORSplay_arrow
The trajectory of the rock band THE COLLECTORS
9Samaland in the eveningUlulU
Samaland in the eveningUlulUplay_arrow
An emotionally stirring garage rock band, UlulU
10Space SonicELLEGARDEN
Space SonicELLEGARDENplay_arrow
ELLEGARDEN makes a comeback, popularity continues among younger generations
11BUGTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
BUGTHE ORAL CIGARETTESplay_arrow
An energetic rock band from Nara
12PepinAJICO
PepinAJICOplay_arrow
AJICO’s comeback after 20 years and their music
13Rock ‘n’ Roll PranksterHelsinki Lambda Club
Rock 'n' Roll PranksterHelsinki Lambda Clubplay_arrow
A captivating indie rock band emerges
14Falling downKiller Beach
Falling downKiller Beachplay_arrow
From Miyagi, a fierce UK-style rock band
15Ill HumorNo Buses
Ill HumorNo Busesplay_arrow
A high-energy rock band from Tokyo
16LADY NEDYSHERBETS
LADY NEDYSHERBETSplay_arrow
Kenichi Asai’s band, with a sharp and fantastical musical style
17I WANT ITSugar House
I WANT ITSugar Houseplay_arrow
A rock band led by Ren Kobayashi of post-punk
18A perfect dayUniolla
A perfect dayUniollaplay_arrow
Nostalgic music of an adult garage band
19Dahliaaldo van eyck
Dahliaaldo van eyckplay_arrow
aldo van eyck: experimental sounds from Fukuoka
20super ultra mega ultimate peak of peaksthe Dadadadadys
super ultra mega ultimate peak of peaksthe Dadadadadysplay_arrow
the Dadadadadys, a straightforward rock 'n' roll band
21What you wantZa Haimātsu
What you wantZa Haimātsuplay_arrow
A 60s-style girls’ band is captivating.
22Of courseDekishiido Za Emonzu
Of courseDekishiido Za Emonzuplay_arrow
Garage rock band blending 60s music resumes activities after 18 years
23Nothing but bad thingsHashirikomīzu
Nothing but bad thingsHashirikomīzuplay_arrow
The innovative indie rock of Hashirikomizu
24poolemakaroni enpitsu
poolemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
An emotional music band from Kanagawa
25BBTSiM
BBTSiMplay_arrow
SiM is a rock band that fuses a variety of genres.
26RaiseChilli Beans.
RaiseChilli Beans.play_arrow
Three-piece band gaining attention for their cool sound.
27Make up your mind!Sabasusutā
Make up your mind!Sabasusutāplay_arrow
Rapidly rising girls' band, Saba Sister
28broad daylightKing Gnu
broad daylightKing Gnuplay_arrow
The appeal and musicality of King Gnu’s songs
29Squall04 Limited Sazabys
Squall04 Limited Sazabysplay_arrow
04 Limited Sazabys is a Nagoya-born band representing melodic hardcore.
30SunMy Hair is Bad
SunMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A three-piece band from Niigata. They captivate with realistic lyrics and an instinctive sound.
31Sai no KawaraBRAHMAN
Sai no KawaraBRAHMANplay_arrow
A rock band that fuses punk with Japanese and Western music
32Japanese swordRIZE
Japanese swordRIZEplay_arrow
The appeal and revival of the rock band RIZE
33I…atarayo
I...atarayoplay_arrow
Atarayo, a rock band that portrays beautiful nights
34Say My NameHEY-SMITH
Say My NameHEY-SMITHplay_arrow
The Appeal of the Ska Punk Osaka Band HEY-SMITH
35Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK, an internationally active rock band performing worldwide
36more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku
more than wordsHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
A three-woman rock band from Shimokitazawa
37avoid noteMrs. GREEN APPLE
avoid noteMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The Appeal and Musicality of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
38FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
An electro-rock wolf band with a diverse repertoire
39All of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Fujifabric, a band from Yamanashi, thrives on the scene
40Pray[Alexandros]
Pray[Alexandros]play_arrow
[ALEXANDROS] is a popular rock band that captivates with its diverse music.
41Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A popular rock band known for its captivating performance and songwriting skills
42Self-HatredDEXCORE
Self-HatredDEXCOREplay_arrow
DEXCORE is a band that fuses metalcore and visual kei.
43OH！SHISHAMO
OH！SHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO is a girls' band popular among women.
44HypocrisyC-GATE
HypocrisyC-GATEplay_arrow
C-GATE is a post-metalcore band from Nagano active in Tokyo.
45undiscoveredDoes It Escape Again
undiscoveredDoes It Escape Againplay_arrow
Emo band reunites after disbanding and releases a best-of album
46ScarfaceEACH OF THE DAYS
ScarfaceEACH OF THE DAYSplay_arrow
EACH OF THE DAYS, a metalcore band originating from Nagoya
47RONOVEGIVEN BY THE FLAMES
RONOVEGIVEN BY THE FLAMESplay_arrow
Japanese gothic metalcore band
48The Rectitude PulsationSOLITUDE A SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
The Rectitude PulsationSOLITUDE A SLEEPLESS NIGHTSplay_arrow
melodic metalcore band
49STAY TUNESuchmos
STAY TUNESuchmosplay_arrow
Satchmo, a band popular for its floating sound
50Rock ‘n’ Roll ShowRC sakuseshon
Rock 'n' Roll ShowRC sakuseshonplay_arrow
A famous song by RC Succession and Kiyoshiro Imawano
51Supernova9mm Parabellum Bullet
Supernova9mm Parabellum Bulletplay_arrow
A rock band hailing from Yokohama, popular for its diverse musicality.
52MAGENTADevil’s Inlay
MAGENTADevil's Inlayplay_arrow
Devil's Inlay Osaka metalcore band
53Satisfied?The Muddies
Satisfied?The Muddiesplay_arrow
An alternative band riding the revival boom
54Boys Jump The MidnightTHE STREET SLIDERS
Boys Jump The MidnightTHE STREET SLIDERSplay_arrow
rock band The Street Sliders
55Irreversible replacementMY FIRST STORY
Irreversible replacementMY FIRST STORYplay_arrow
MY FIRST STORY is an exciting rock band.
56Good Night DarlingSHANK
Good Night DarlingSHANKplay_arrow
Here lies SHANK’s burning passion and melodic hardcore punk
57somedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A soothing song with gentle words and a natural singing voice
58BirdmenTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
BirdmenTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANTplay_arrow
A four-piece rock band brimming with punk vibes
59MilkWANIMA
MilkWANIMAplay_arrow
A three-piece band with positive lyrics and a melodic hardcore sound
60Mondayamazarashi
Mondayamazarashiplay_arrow
Song 'Monday’s Friend' amazarashi
61Revolveryonige
Revolveryonigeplay_arrow
A women-empowering band from Osaka: simple and refreshing
62rose flowerkururi
rose flowerkururiplay_arrow
Quruli, a genre-defying band from Kyoto
63New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction is a band with an innovative musical style.
64KILLER TUNEsutoreitenaa
KILLER TUNEsutoreitenaaplay_arrow
A four-person rock band featuring Horie, Nakayama, and others
65Maplesupittsu
Maplesupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz: gentle sound beloved across generations
66ribbonToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
ribbonToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutoraplay_arrow
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra represents Japanese ska music.
67trapThe Back Horn
trapThe Back Hornplay_arrow
Searing guitars and a rugged, masculine vocal shake the soul.
68At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi
At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
The untold story behind Elephant Kashimashi’s major-label debut
69I sing…DIVERGING POINT
I sing…DIVERGING POINTplay_arrow
Melodic punk band from Hokkaido, EP “stepwise”
70gasoline tankTeikoku Kissa
gasoline tankTeikoku Kissaplay_arrow
Teikoku Kissa is a four-piece rock band from Osaka.
71BABY BABYGOING STEADY
BABY BABYGOING STEADYplay_arrow
A representative band of melodic hardcore
72Make it crisp!Gacharic Spin
Make it crisp!Gacharic Spinplay_arrow
A powerhouse among Japan’s leading female bands
73EMOTION POTIONTHE BAWDIES
EMOTION POTIONTHE BAWDIESplay_arrow
The hot rock band ROY's captivating music
74Ego Search & DestroyDoresukōzu
Ego Search & DestroyDoresukōzuplay_arrow
A mundane song with deep meaning; the music video is interesting too.
75Dreams, Bach, and CaffeineThe Birthday
Dreams, Bach, and CaffeineThe Birthdayplay_arrow
The appeal of the rock band CHIBA YUUSUKE
76Keep on believin’MORGIC
Keep on believin'MORGICplay_arrow
Dash through youth with melodic punk!
77You side meOdd Lazy
You side meOdd Lazyplay_arrow
The Appeal of Odd Lazy, a Rock Band from Osaka
78SupermanSee You Smile
SupermanSee You Smileplay_arrow
Pop-punk band See You Smile from Tokyo
79movementSpecialThanks
movementSpecialThanksplay_arrow
Music full of the exhilarating drive of a melodic hardcore/punk band
80I Wanna Keep My Head UpTHUMB
I Wanna Keep My Head UpTHUMBplay_arrow
The appeal and history of the melodic hardcore band THUMB
81wind blowingkoe
wind blowingkoeplay_arrow
The compelling musicality and originality of the four-piece band koe
82naut.maegashira
naut.maegashiraplay_arrow
A Hiroshima-born, mixture-style punk band
83Goodbye, tearsJi Enputi
Goodbye, tearsJi Enputiplay_arrow
Energetic melodic punk rock that captures the hearts of young people
84Intersection171
Intersection171play_arrow
From Kansai, the energetic rock band 171
85KichijojiANORAK!
KichijojiANORAK!play_arrow
ANORAK, an emo-revival band from Tokyo!
86Give flowersBlume popo
Give flowersBlume popoplay_arrow
A band from Shiga introducing captivating music
87Rough LoveDNA STATION
Rough LoveDNA STATIONplay_arrow
A four-piece band from Shimane, delivering emotional, hard-hitting music
88PetalishSorry No Camisole
PetalishSorry No Camisoleplay_arrow
A band that fuses punk and post-punk
89minamisenjudownt
minamisenjudowntplay_arrow
An emotionally charged three-piece rock band, downt
90Overdriveosage
Overdriveosageplay_arrow
The Shimokitazawa-born band Osage is one to watch.
91Soldiers of Februarythe cabs
Soldiers of Februarythe cabsplay_arrow
The trajectory of the experimental indie band the cabs
92Law of the Seatiny yawn
Law of the Seatiny yawnplay_arrow
A four-piece emo post-rock band
93Resistoruri gagarn
Resistoruri gagarnplay_arrow
The appeal of the alternative rock band uri gagarn
94Take one tablet without water.wash?
Take one tablet without water.wash?play_arrow
A band that fuses alternative rock
95AngelRyuubensu
AngelRyuubensuplay_arrow
Rubens, a fusion of J-POP and alternative
96nineteenRusan’chiman
nineteenRusan'chimanplay_arrow
High school band delivers rebellious music infused with emotion
97riskKroi
riskKroiplay_arrow
A talented band that fuses a wide range of genres
98Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro
Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaroplay_arrow
Lucky Kilimanjaro with a sophisticated groove
99Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi
Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururiplay_arrow
Quruli, a unique music band from Kyoto
100loopnegoto
loopnegotoplay_arrow
A girls' band from Chiba captivates with its unique sound.
101gorillaJin-Machine
gorillaJin-Machineplay_arrow
A visual kei band with humor and musicality
102I want to be popular (with the opposite sex).Za Reonaruzu
I want to be popular (with the opposite sex).Za Reonaruzuplay_arrow
A band taking on the music scene across diverse genres
103Mob-Style Kung FuNekura Tōkī
Mob-Style Kung FuNekura Tōkīplay_arrow
A rock band with cynical lyrics and a unique sound
104hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotakeplay_arrow
Omoinotake is a three-member band from Matsue City.
105Gently, swayingDENIMS
Gently, swayingDENIMSplay_arrow
DENIMS is a rock band from Osaka.
106Plan ADISH//
Plan ADISH//play_arrow
DISH// is a notable band that fuses a band performance with dance.
107long hairFOMARE
long hairFOMAREplay_arrow
Melodic hardcore band from Gunma
108Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children is a rock band representing Japan
109The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
The world calls it love.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
Sambomaster: The Fiery Torchbearers of Japanese Rock
110Bad peopleBLANKEY JET CITY
Bad peopleBLANKEY JET CITYplay_arrow
A 90s rock band, popular for their overwhelming sound.
111Why I’m MeRIZE
Why I'm MeRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE shakes the soul with their unique music.
112Let’s go avant-gardeTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Let's go avant-gardeTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
The Yellow Monkey’s Trajectory and Allure
113Get Up, LucyTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
Get Up, LucyTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANTplay_arrow
A rock band that fuses diverse genres, igniting frenzy with classic hits
114Telecastic fake showRin to shite Shigure
Telecastic fake showRin to shite Shigureplay_arrow
Ling tosite sigure, a band that fuses a diverse range of genres.
115From here onkepura
From here onkepuraplay_arrow
Kepla is a rock band full of youthful vibes.
116huge nuisanceyunikōn
huge nuisanceyunikōnplay_arrow
Unicorn Hiroshima-born rock band
117HEROESBrian the Sun
HEROESBrian the Sunplay_arrow
A fresh-sounding rock song used as a My Hero Academia ending theme
118WhiteSHE’S
WhiteSHE’Splay_arrow
Enchanted by the heart-soothing music of SHE’S
119Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
The band's captivating music is growing in popularity.
120My niche3markets[ ]
My niche3markets[ ]play_arrow
A talented alternative rock band
121WorldEGG BRAIN
WorldEGG BRAINplay_arrow
EGG BRAIN brimming with the appeal of punk rock
122to go out of one’s way; take the trouble (to)TETORA
to go out of one’s way; take the trouble (to)TETORAplay_arrow
The appeal of TETORA’s relatable lyrics and musicality
123The city is waking up.mogari
The city is waking up.mogariplay_arrow
Japanese alternative rock mogari
124one’s true feelingstoro
one’s true feelingstoroplay_arrow
Bring the spirit of rock to the Japanese rock scene
125Lazy Morningorenji supainikurabu
Lazy Morningorenji supainikurabuplay_arrow
The captivating sound of a rock band from Ibaraki
126MusicaBurandē Senki
MusicaBurandē Senkiplay_arrow
The debut track “Musica” becomes a big hit on YouTube.
127smokePerushikaria
smokePerushikariaplay_arrow
Introducing Persicaria's captivating track “Smoke.”
128Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohan
Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohanplay_arrow
The success of backpack and sleeping-together rice
129TokyoTetsukaze Tōkyō
TokyoTetsukaze Tōkyōplay_arrow
Introduction to the musical activities of the Sendai rock band Tetsukaze Tokyo
130If I sing to the sky175R
If I sing to the sky175Rplay_arrow
Youth punk, a rock band that colors the era
131Nameless Hero9mm Parabellum Bullet
Nameless Hero9mm Parabellum Bulletplay_arrow
9mm with intense live performances and a wide musical range
132A proofACIDMAN
A proofACIDMANplay_arrow
ACIDMAN's captivating music and lyrics
133A knife in the waterART-SCHOOL
A knife in the waterART-SCHOOLplay_arrow
Alternative band with exceptionally captivating musicality
134D.I.J’s PistolBLANKEY JET CITY
D.I.J’s PistolBLANKEY JET CITYplay_arrow
BJC is a legendary band with a rebellious attitude.
135Even so, you keep running.BLUE ENCOUNT
Even so, you keep running.BLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
Pay attention to the hot rock band BLUE ENCOUNT
136N.E.O.CHAI
N.E.O.CHAIplay_arrow
Pink-colored band rises to prominence in the music world
137As many times as you likeCIVILIAN
As many times as you likeCIVILIANplay_arrow
The Appeal and Expectations of the Rock Band CIVILIAN
138Call herCzecho No Republic
Call herCzecho No Republicplay_arrow
The gentle, wistful charm of a standout band's songs
139SSWBD.A.N.
SSWBD.A.N.play_arrow
A three-man male band draws attention with its unique musicality
140STRONGERdizzy sunfist
STRONGERdizzy sunfistplay_arrow
A three-piece punk band from Osaka with a female-fronted lineup
141City of LightDragon Ash
City of LightDragon Ashplay_arrow
THE YELLOW MONKEY and KJ’s captivating voices
142WeekendFINLANDS
WeekendFINLANDSplay_arrow
A first love song filled with bittersweet feelings kept hidden in the heart
1435cmFOMARE
5cmFOMAREplay_arrow
A band with down-to-earth lyrics that isn’t fixated on rock
144Jump AroundFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
Jump AroundFear, and Loathing in Las Vegasplay_arrow
Electronic music from a hardcore rock band
145impatienceGLIM SPANKY
impatienceGLIM SPANKYplay_arrow
A classic bursting with the initial impulse of a rock unit
146HALOHER NAME IN BLOOD
HALOHER NAME IN BLOODplay_arrow
A commanding live performance by a hardcore band that has risen from the underground
147out of focusHalf time Old
out of focusHalf time Oldplay_arrow
A powerful four-member rock band from Aichi
148Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
Stay GoldHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
Hi-STANDARD, pioneers of indie rock
149Teenage SunsetHump Back
Teenage SunsetHump Backplay_arrow
The appeal of all-girl bands: cool rock and relatable lyrics
150HagurumaKANA-BOON
HagurumaKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON is a rock band from the Kansai region and is very popular.
151Tokyo Night DiveKOTORI
Tokyo Night DiveKOTORIplay_arrow
A song that expresses nighttime emotions straightforwardly.
152AmberKroi
AmberKroiplay_arrow
Five-piece band Kroi that fuses diverse genres
153A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A coming-of-age rock hit song from an Okinawan band
154An overwhelmingly shoujo-manga-style storyMOSHIMO
An overwhelmingly shoujo-manga-style storyMOSHIMOplay_arrow
The charm of MOSHIMO: a shoujo-manga-style love song
155ZessoMr.FanTastiC
ZessoMr.FanTastiCplay_arrow
The up-and-coming band Mr.FanTastiC of intense rock
156advantageOGRE YOU ASSHOLE
advantageOGRE YOU ASSHOLEplay_arrow
Addictive music from a unique four-piece band
157PICTURESPay money To my Pain
PICTURESPay money To my Painplay_arrow
The legendary rock band PTP’s journey
158That’s Fantastic!Polysics
That's Fantastic!Polysicsplay_arrow
Fun-sounding song by POLYSICS
159EternitySALTY DOG
EternitySALTY DOGplay_arrow
The melody and the rich, heavy sound are captivating.
160FoodSEKAI NO OWARI
FoodSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI is popular for its original, distinctive worldview.
161Mushroom Cat License PlateSHAKALABBITS
Mushroom Cat License PlateSHAKALABBITSplay_arrow
Charismatic band draws attention again
162LULUSIX LOUNGE
LULUSIX LOUNGEplay_arrow
A fast-paced rock song by SIX LOUNGE
163AIMSSPECIAL OTHERS
AIMSSPECIAL OTHERSplay_arrow
A pop signature song by SPECIAL OTHERS
164Kill meSUNNY CAR WASH
Kill meSUNNY CAR WASHplay_arrow
Down-to-earth lyrics from a band from Tochigi
165Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOGplay_arrow
The classic song of the funk rock band, “Sayonara COLOR.”
166In The ZooSuchmos
In The ZooSuchmosplay_arrow
Suchmos with a Western music vibe is popular.
167to break; to get broken; to be damagedTHE NOVEMBERS
to break; to get broken; to be damagedTHE NOVEMBERSplay_arrow
A four-piece rock band brimming with raw, primal impulse
168Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY
Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
A cheer song celebrating graduation by a legendary band
169SandmanTHE rabu ningen
SandmanTHE rabu ningenplay_arrow
A message song that sings of love by a band from Shimokitazawa
170Instant InstanceThe 3 minutes
Instant InstanceThe 3 minutesplay_arrow
A five-member synth-pop rock band from Aichi
171Straight Up feat. KjThe BONEZ
Straight Up feat. KjThe BONEZplay_arrow
The BONEZ are popular for their diverse musicality.
172Old TaiwanThe SALOVERS
Old TaiwanThe SALOVERSplay_arrow
The appeal of a four-member rock band of classmates
173Feel So MoonUNICORN
Feel So MoonUNICORNplay_arrow
With a deep sound, they thrive as a rock band.
174FLAGWOMCADOLE
FLAGWOMCADOLEplay_arrow
A rugged band that made their major-label debut
175HonnojiZAZEN BOYS
HonnojiZAZEN BOYSplay_arrow
The distinctive musical world of ZAZEN BOYS
176rock ‘n’ roll banda flood of circle
rock 'n' roll banda flood of circleplay_arrow
Soulful tracks by a three-piece rock band
177Sanctions will be imposed on me.cinema staff
Sanctions will be imposed on me.cinema staffplay_arrow
A four-piece rock band from Gifu with a quiet charm
178STORYnever young beach
STORYnever young beachplay_arrow
Trendy music: I recommend never young beach.
179whiteoutreGretGirl
whiteoutreGretGirlplay_arrow
reGretGirl’s song that heals a broken heart
180for it to become Septemberteto
for it to become Septembertetoplay_arrow
A poignant song depicting summer love and farewell
181Bonfirethe HIATUS
Bonfirethe HIATUSplay_arrow
A message of piano and progress that resonates with the heart
182ZION TOWNthe band apart
ZION TOWNthe band apartplay_arrow
the band apart that plays a wide variety of music
183To the Frontlinesayonara poezi
To the Frontlinesayonara poeziplay_arrow
Lyrics like pure literature and inspiring rock
184It’s fine.Urufuruzu
It’s fine.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A rock band from Osaka that cheers on your motivation
185phantom vibrationKyūso Nekokami
phantom vibrationKyūso Nekokamiplay_arrow
A unique punk band of college graduates
186HE IS MINEkuriipuhaipe
HE IS MINEkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
The distinctive musicality of CreepHyp
187Unconcealed MeGesu no Kiwami Otome.
Unconcealed MeGesu no Kiwami Otome.play_arrow
A new musical worldview of a rock band
188Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī
Farewell, YouthChatto Monchīplay_arrow
A girls' band from Tokushima, with a captivatingly wistful singing voice.
189Light blue loveChirinuruwo Waka
Light blue loveChirinuruwo Wakaplay_arrow
A new band that carries on the spirit of GO!GO!7188
190Fashion OperationNekura Tōkī
Fashion OperationNekura Tōkīplay_arrow
A rock band with retro video game-style music
191predawnHarukamirai
predawnHarukamiraiplay_arrow
A four-member band known for its moving choruses
192SecretPorukadotto Sutingurei
SecretPorukadotto Sutingureiplay_arrow
A popular polka-dot guitar band
193kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
From Kansai: The Appeal of the Rock Band “Yaba-T”
194thought crimeYorushika
thought crimeYorushikaplay_arrow
A rock band born from the Vocaloid producer scene, captivating with its storytelling and musicality
195a miraculous comebackWagakki Band
a miraculous comebackWagakki Bandplay_arrow
The impact of the band name is striking.
196WHERE?yoru no honki dansu
WHERE?yoru no honki dansuplay_arrow
An upbeat dance-rock track
197Island Nation DNAUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
Island Nation DNAUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukaiplay_arrow
The unique rock music of Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
198Killer tuneToukyou Jihen
Killer tuneToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s super band assembles
199thorny pathtsubakiya shijuusou
thorny pathtsubakiya shijuusouplay_arrow
7th major single, drama theme song
200Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu
Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzuplay_arrow
A folk music duo gained popularity.
201Rock ‘n’ roll won’t stop.Shinsei Kamattechan
Rock 'n' roll won't stop.Shinsei Kamattechanplay_arrow
Punk lyrics and avant-garde performance
202You & IAme no Parēdo
You & IAme no Parēdoplay_arrow
An adult love song, highlighted by captivating strings
203Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
A Japanese rock band, highly popular.
204Stand by Methe peggies
Stand by Methe peggiesplay_arrow
Next-generation girls band the peggies
205A red life is burning.THE Inazuma Sentai
A red life is burning.THE Inazuma Sentaiplay_arrow
Signature songs of the band THE Inazuma Sentai
206March of LifeZa Kuromaniyonzu
March of LifeZa Kuromaniyonzuplay_arrow
Passionate music that conveys the spirit of rock
207Game OverDATS
Game OverDATSplay_arrow
Formation and success of the rock band SHISHAMO
208RUMBLE feat. Masato from coldrainPaledusk
RUMBLE feat. Masato from coldrainPaleduskplay_arrow
A hardcore band from Fukuoka that crosses boundaries
209She Hates DecemberPeople In The Box
She Hates DecemberPeople In The Boxplay_arrow
Three-piece smart music with a pleasant otherworldly vibe
210D.A.N.C.E.ROTTENGRAFFTY
D.A.N.C.E.ROTTENGRAFFTYplay_arrow
A rock band from Kyoto captivates with its diverse musicality.
211SunflowerSOPHIA
SunflowerSOPHIAplay_arrow
A concert venue filled with artificial sunflowers
212IMPACTUVERworld
IMPACTUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld, an inspiring rock band.
213Bye, my friendbokula.
Bye, my friendbokula.play_arrow
A four-piece rock band from Hiroshima with down-to-earth lyrics
214moment; instantircle
moment; instantircleplay_arrow
Convey a message of love through a powerful song
215fatesumika
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sumika is a rock band from Kawasaki.
216melancholysaidāgāru
melancholysaidāgāruplay_arrow
The refreshing musical style of Cider Girl
217Galactic ExpresswayHanbureddāzu
Galactic ExpresswayHanbureddāzuplay_arrow
Hambredders, a youth emo rock band
218Lingering Regret Refrainbando gokko
Lingering Regret Refrainbando gokkoplay_arrow
Band play, an appealing musical activity
219LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism
LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The four-member band that skyrocketed to fame with 'Pretender'