Japanese bands recommended for junior high school students
I think many people first pick up an instrument in middle school.
I’d like to introduce some bands that could inspire you to start your own band.
They’re all super cool and passionate—absolute must-listens for middle schoolers!
Playlist
| Japanese bands recommended for junior high school students | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Rough LoveDNA STATION |  play_arrow | A four-piece band from Shimane, delivering emotional, hard-hitting music |
| 2east | PLOTUVERworld |  play_arrow | Watching a charismatic band’s live performance is a must. |
| 3east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | A cool, mature band with a dark edge |
| 4east | I got scaredKyūso Nekokami |  play_arrow | Debut song by a popular rock band with an anger theme |
| 5east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | A Song of Struggle and Hope on the Way to a Dream |
| 6east | Only WonderFurederikku |  play_arrow | Frederic’s cheer song, it’s okay for everyone to be different |
| 7east | At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | By listening to Elekashi (The Elephant Kashimashi), you can come to understand the adult world. |
| 8east | Premeditated revengeMakishimamu Za Horumon |  play_arrow | Yoshū Fukushū by Maximum the Hormone |
| 9east | HypocrisyC-GATE |  play_arrow | C-GATE is a post-metalcore band from Nagano active in Tokyo. |
| 10east | Self-HatredDEXCORE |  play_arrow | DEXCORE is a band that fuses metalcore and visual kei. |
| 11east | custom; convention; old-fashioned practiceDEVILOOF |  play_arrow | DEVILOOF, which fuses visual kei and deathcore |
| 12east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A youth song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION. |
| 13east | SurvivorBLUE ENCOUNT |  play_arrow | BLUE ENCOUNT's cheer song moves my heart |
| 14east | threadCreepHyp |  play_arrow | Unique bands captivate people with their individuality. |
| 15east | Windy DayELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN support song: Let's live happily |
| 16east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | KANA-BOON's simple and charming music |
| 17east | Take me underMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Wolf Band and the Importance of Effort |
| 18east | Get UpMONOEYES |  play_arrow | A fight song by MONOEYES |
| 19east | 69ONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A lifelong challenge to turn dreams into reality |
| 20east | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO is a popular girl band. |
| 21east | I’m a BelieverSPYAIR |  play_arrow | Practice rock music in the style of SPYAIR |
| 22east | Fake town babyUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Introduction to popular bands known for anime theme songs |
| 23east | blinkback number |  play_arrow | back number is a captivating band that resonates deeply with the heart |
| 24east | Flash GirlToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Tokyo Jihen’s youth song |
| 25east | BABYBABYichou BOYZ |  play_arrow | A classic song by Ging Nang Boyz about his feelings for his girlfriend |
| 26east | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s unique worldview continues to captivate junior high school boys in particular. |
| 27east | If I sing to the skyamazarashi |  play_arrow | If amazarashi sings to the sky |
| 28east | Keep on believin’MORGIC |  play_arrow | Dash through youth with melodic punk! |
| 29east | You side meOdd Lazy |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Odd Lazy, a Rock Band from Osaka |
| 30east | SupermanSee You Smile |  play_arrow | Pop-punk band See You Smile from Tokyo |
| 31east | Goodbye, tearsJi Enputi |  play_arrow | Energetic melodic punk rock that captures the hearts of young people |
| 32east | lonelySLACK |  play_arrow | A youthful three-piece band from SLACK |
| 33east | movementSpecialThanks |  play_arrow | Music full of the exhilarating drive of a melodic hardcore/punk band |
| 34east | PetalishSorry No Camisole |  play_arrow | A band that fuses punk and post-punk |
| 35east | Overdriveosage |  play_arrow | The Shimokitazawa-born band Osage is one to watch. |
| 36east | Soldiers of Februarythe cabs |  play_arrow | The trajectory of the experimental indie band the cabs |
| 37east | Law of the Seatiny yawn |  play_arrow | A four-piece emo post-rock band |
| 38east | Take one tablet without water.wash? |  play_arrow | A band that fuses alternative rock |
| 39east | decorationakashikku |  play_arrow | Akashic, a rock band with diverse musicality |
| 40east | KichijojiANORAK! |  play_arrow | ANORAK, an emo-revival band from Tokyo! |
| 41east | Give flowersBlume popo |  play_arrow | A band from Shiga introducing captivating music |
| 42east | nineteenRusan’chiman |  play_arrow | High school band delivers rebellious music infused with emotion |
| 43east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Musical style and activities of Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 44east | Gently, swayingDENIMS |  play_arrow | DENIMS is a rock band from Osaka. |
| 45east | From here onkepura |  play_arrow | Kepla is a rock band full of youthful vibes. |
| 46east | Beyond that10-FEET |  play_arrow | An anthem that encourages moving forward by overcoming hardships |
| 47east | In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Aqua’s gentle lyrics and music |
| 48east | Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Singing about friendship and growth as the theme song for a Doraemon movie |
| 49east | When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy |  play_arrow | The Appeal and History of CHATMONCHY |
| 50east | From me to youGalileo Galilei |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that resonates with the heart of Galileo Galilei |
| 51east | Stay GoldHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | Introduction to Hi-Standard’s signature song, Stay Gold |
| 52east | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | Introduction to MONGOL800’s classic song “Anata ni” |
| 53east | MelissaPorno Graffitti |  play_arrow | The captivating music of Porno Graffitti |
| 54east | stick figureRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The captivating musical world of RADWIMPS |
| 55east | DOLLSCANDAL |  play_arrow | An all-female band showcases mature allure |
| 56east | Cherry BombSilent Siren |  play_arrow | Aiming to be a distinctive girls' band |
| 57east | make it glowUNCHAIN |  play_arrow | Unique groove and soulful vocals |
| 58east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA is rapidly gaining popularity among young people. |
| 59east | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | The band is characterized by a gentle and refreshing sound. |
| 60east | Fictionsumika |  play_arrow | SUMIKA is pop and is supported by a wide range of generations. |
| 61east | copy and pasteguddō mōningu amerika |  play_arrow | Warning message about social media addiction |
| 62east | Song of DesireGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Ways to unwind from band activities |
| 63east | Telecastic fake showRin to shite Shigure |  play_arrow | Introduction to Representative Songs of Ling Tosite Sigure |
| 64east | O-P-P-A-IKankaku Pierrot |  play_arrow | Sensation Pierrot sings passionately with the chest as the theme |
| 65east | One Night CarnivalKishidan |  play_arrow | Kishidan’s debut song Retro Style |
| 66east | modern kidsShinsei Kamattechan |  play_arrow | Kamatte-chan are unique and popular among young people. |
| 67east | cpxBIGMAMA |  play_arrow | BIGMAMA's rough-hewn early debut works |
| 68east | Ready Steady GoL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | The popularity of a charismatic band and the importance of hard work |
| 69east | Funny Bunnythe pillows |  play_arrow | A cheer song that says dreams come true through effort |
| 70east | LAST HEROBLUE ENCOUNT |  play_arrow | BLUE ENCOUNT has been ... since 2004. |
| 71east | Let Me HearFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas |  play_arrow | Fear, and Loathing i… |
| 72east | Irreversible replacementMY FIRST STORY |  play_arrow | MY FIRST STORY was in 2011... |
| 73east | deep redMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | My Hair is Bad was in 2008... |
| 74east | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK has been active since 2005... |
| 75east | GOLDPEOPLE 1 |  play_arrow | PEOPLE1 is a band that handles anime theme songs. |
| 76east | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO has been active since 2010... |
| 77east | Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES |  play_arrow | THE ORAL CIGARETTES is… |
| 78east | Now What?!The Winking Owl |  play_arrow | Rooted in emotional rock, with elements of pop and… |
| 79east | turmoilUVERworld |  play_arrow | A six-member band from Shiga Prefecture, UVERwor... |
| 80east | SNOW SOUND[Alexandros] | ![SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e7GvXNOxhng/default.jpg) play_arrow | [Alexandros] was formed in 2001... |
| 81east | No Escapecoldrain |  play_arrow | coldrain was formed in 2007… |
| 82east | Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction is a five-piece band formed in 2005… |
| 83east | However, background musicNigami 17-sai |  play_arrow | Nigami 17-sai is a four-piece band formed in 2015... |
| 84east | ICHIDAIJIPorukadotto Sutingurei |  play_arrow | Polkadot Stingray was in 2015, huh... |
| 85east | e-i-ri-a-nMakishimamu Za Horumon |  play_arrow | Formed in 1998 in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Ro… |
| 86east | Doubt first.itashimoku |  play_arrow | The Success and Appeal of the Reptile-Style Rock Band “Itashimoku” |
| 87east | MerciKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta |  play_arrow | God, I just realized it was in 2016... |
| 88east | Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando |  play_arrow | The high quality of Kessoku Band’s songs is the secret to their popularity |
| 89east | When I feel like seeing youFish and Lips |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age rock sound from a high school band |
| 90east | FighterKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Unusually for KANA-BOON, it's a bit rough... |
| 91east | Clock StrikesONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Becoming a world-renowned, trend-setting band… |
| 92east | rayBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | They’re probably the most popular band right now. A music program… |
| 93east | I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Recently, the much-talked-about three-piece girls’ ba... |
| 94east | 808Suchmos |  play_arrow | A song you often hear in Honda’s TV commercials… |
| 95east | Wish Upon a Starflumpool |  play_arrow | Now widely known as a popular band, flumpo… |
| 96east | Go beyond itKyūso Nekokami |  play_arrow | Thank you for creating a song with such a strong message… |
| 97east | WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A band causing a buzz mainly among young people |
| 98east | STAY TUNESuchmos |  play_arrow | Introduction to Suchmos' hit songs |
| 99east | Explosive Pannier-santricot |  play_arrow | Introduce tricot’s signature songs |
| 100east | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz has a cross-generational appeal with soothing lyrics |