Japanese bands recommended for junior high school students

Get UpMONOEYES

MONOEYES – Get Up（Music Video）

Get Up by MONOEYES is a four-piece rock band led by Takeshi Hosomi, featuring members that would excite any rock kid.

It’s an anthem that blows away the overwhelming anxiety of not seeing what lies ahead and gives you a push on the back to keep moving forward, even if you’re wounded.

69ONE OK ROCK

【HD】ONE OK ROCK – 69 “Mighty Long Fall at Yokohama Stadium” LIVE

Among ONE OK ROCK’s many songs, this one stands out for its distinctive approach: it revolves around the theme that there are things a song alone cannot convey, and is characterized by unfolding primarily through spoken narration.

It is a track that teaches us there are times when we devote our lives to turning dreams into reality.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

Among teenage girl bands, SHISHAMO is definitely the most popular.

They’re very cute, and beyond that, their musical skills leave a great impression.

I recommend first aiming for SHISHAMO and trying to copy their instrumental techniques.

Go for it, girls’ bands!

I’m a BelieverSPYAIR

SPYAIR “I’m a Believer” – TV anime Haikyu!! Second Season opening theme

SPYAIR, well-known for their work on the theme songs for the anime Haikyu!!, deliver a refreshing, straight-ahead rock sound with a sense of speed.

There are probably bands out there doing complete covers of their songs.

Keep practicing every day, and I hope you’ll become a band with the same sharp edge as they have.

Fake town babyUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “fake town baby” short ver.

They’re a band that’s been featured for anime theme songs and has strong support from anime fans.

The vocalist’s high-tone voice is exceptionally refined and not something that can be easily imitated, but if you’re aiming for it, I definitely recommend giving it a try.

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back number – “Mabataki” Music Video

Back Number has a lot of songs filled with a bittersweet feeling, yet there’s something about them that somehow seeps into your heart, and they really move you.

Hard and cool bands are great too, but I think it’s perfectly fine to aim to be a band like Back Number—one that truly lets the music speak.

Flash GirlToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Incidents – Flash Girl

This is Tokyo Jihen’s “Shinkou Shoujo” (“Flash Girl”), a band that’s top-tier in both technique and songwriting.

It’s a song that makes you want to experience and race through those bright, seemingly fleeting youthful days with all five senses.