Japanese bands recommended for children
I think bands with a lot of tie-ins are good recommendations for kids.
Since there are many chances to hear them, the songs stick in your ears more easily, and that’s enough to spark an interest in the band.
There are also many bands that sing songs matching anime and dramas, so the music will likely come back to life along with the visuals.
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Recommended Japanese bands for kids (1–10)
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI is a four-member band that has been active since 2006.
Their band style and song arrangements express a whimsical, fantasy-like world, which is charming and very popular with children, making them a great recommendation for kids who are starting to take an interest in music.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
WANIMA is a three-piece rock band that has been active since 2010.
Their beaming smiles leave a strong impression, and they’re sure to become popular with children.
Their songs are generally upbeat, which is another reason they’re recommended for kids.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece girls’ rock band that has been active since 2010.
With this song, SHISHAMO performed on NHK’s year-end Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2017, which helped them gain popularity not only among band music fans but also across a wide range of generations.
Recommended Japanese bands for kids (11–20)
If it’s usSupira Supika
Spira Spica is a three-piece band from Nara Prefecture that has been active since 2015.
What stands out most is the vocalist’s beautiful, crystal-clear voice—so pure you’d want children to listen to it—and it’s full of energy.
They originally performed under a different band name, but in 2018 they changed their name to “Spira Spica” and have been active under that name since.
Bai Yai Yai ~Obocchama-kun Theme~ingurimonguri
Ingurimonguri transformed from a Yokohama-born student band into a comedic pop sensation that made waves on television.
In 1985, they won the Grand Prix at the YOKOHAMA HIGH SCHOOL HOT WAVE FESTIVAL and debuted the same year with their first single “Joshi Kōsei” on Philips Records.
Following the release of their album “Sotsugyō Kinen,” they were active on two fronts—music and variety—appearing regularly on a TBS variety show and serving as hosts on Nippon Broadcasting System’s All Night Nippon.
In 1989, they performed the opening theme for a TV anime and successfully headlined a concert at Nippon Budokan the same year.
Rooted in rock yet brimming with comedic, youthful energy, their performances are recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy a fusion of laughter and music.
Stairway GenerationBase Ball Bear
Base Ball Bear is a rock band formed in 2001 and currently active as a three-piece.
This song was used as an opening theme for the TV anime Gintama, and it is characterized by the very cute voice of bassist-vocalist Shiori Sekine.
DiverKANA-BOON
KANA-BOON is a four-member band that has been active since 2008.
This song was selected as the theme song for the hit anime film BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, and it’s a very catchy track that even kids will want to sing along to.