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 (21–30)
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Frederic is a four-piece rock band that has been active since 2009.
Their songs are upbeat with easy-to-understand lyrics, so they’re fun and catchy enough that even kids might find themselves singing along.
Across their catalog, they have many danceable rock tracks, making their music enjoyable for children as well.
Wi‑Fi is super handy.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan is a three-piece band from Osaka.
This song uses Wi‑Fi as its theme and sings about relatable situations for young people.
It’s a fun track that kids who, like many nowadays, are used to using devices like smartphones would likely enjoy.
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SpecialThanks is a pop rock band from Aichi Prefecture that has been active since 2005.
They are known for lyrics that make extensive use of English and a singing style in Japanese that sounds like English.
This song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Wolf Girl & Black Prince.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Aqua Timez is a five-member pop rock band that has been active since 2003.
This song was chosen as the theme song for the 2006 animated film “Brave Story,” and it’s a soothing track with a strong, message-driven feel.
When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy
Chatmonchy is a girls’ band that has been active since 2000 and announced that they would end their activities in 2018, but they’re a band with many classic songs in their catalog.
In particular, this track has lyrics that are easy to catch yet still has a sense of speed, so it’s the kind of song that could get even kids grooving.
Tokimeki Experience!Poppin’party
Poppin’Party is a band made up of the voice actors of characters from the popular game and anime BanG Dream! The ambitious concept—having the voice actors themselves play the same instruments as their characters while also performing as voice actors—was a great success, and the band is now extremely popular.
Lucky girlSilent Siren
SILENT SIREN is a four-member girls’ band that has been active since 2010.
They advanced at the fastest pace in girls’ band history, holding a solo concert at the Nippon Budokan just one year after their debut, and their charmingly cute vocals are a key part of their appeal.