Japanese rock/pop bands recommended for men
There are plenty of bands I’d recommend to men, ranging from rugged and gritty to stylish and polished.There are countless Japanese bands out there.I’d like to introduce many of these recommended bands.You might discover music you’ve never heard before.
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Recommended Japanese bands for men (71–80)
Telecastic fake showRin to shite Shigure
Formed in Saitama in 2002, Ling tosite sigure is a three-piece band known for its unique sound that fuses diverse genres such as indie rock and post-hardcore.
They made their debut in November 2005 with the album “#4” on their own label, and went on to make a major-label debut with Sony Music in 2008.
Their appeal lies in intricate guitar melodies, technical drumming, and the distinctive expression of their male–female twin vocals, and they have provided themes for many anime works.
Centered around TK, who writes and composes all songs, each member also pursues solo activities.
They are a highly skilled band that has greatly influenced subsequent artists such as Soko ni Naru and Soushi Sakiyama.
Why not revisit their innovative sound along with the nostalgic memories etched in your youth?
From here onkepura
Kepla is drawing attention with down-to-earth lyrics that resonate with listeners and a driving, high-speed sound.
Formed in September 2020, the four-piece rock band has a youthfully evocative backstory: all members are classmates from Tokyo Metropolitan Saginomiya High School.
They made their debut in July 2021 with the mini-album “Days of Youth,” achieving a remarkable milestone as its tracks surpassed 100,000 views on YouTube.
In September 2024, they made their major-label debut with EMI Records, fully blooming with the skills they honed during their indie days.
Another appeal is their fan-centered approach: the members themselves handle merch and jacket design, keeping a close connection with their audience.
Their songs, which feel like snapshots of fleeting moments of youth, feature fresh sensibilities and lyrics that evoke real empathy, steadily growing their fanbase—especially among younger listeners.
Barefoot GoddessB’z
This was the last single to use the B’z logo mark that had been in use since “ALONE,” and it ranks as their fourth best-selling single.
It’s a song that represents the early image of B’z, with a summery, refreshing, light, and fun melody that leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics reportedly took a very long time to write, and it’s said that Koshi Inaba rewrote all the lyrics once.
Love and a Machine GunFlipper’s Guitar
This band gave birth to the genre known as “Shibuya-kei.” Comprised of Keigo Oyamada (Cornelius) and Kenji Ozawa, who now work separately, the band crafted a unique sound by drawing on a wide range of musical influences and continues to inspire later generations of bands.
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
This band, which is leading the four-on-the-floor sound boom, is characterized by songs that are light and breezy yet firmly grounded, drawing influence from the band apart.
The vocalist has also previously performed as part of the cabs, so you might want to check that out as well.
IdentityMY FIRST STORY
MY FIRST STORY is a band bringing a fresh breeze to Japan’s rock scene.
Formed in 2011, they made their debut in 2012 with their first album, “MY FIRST STORY.” Their sound is characterized by powerful vocals, driving melodies, and lyrics that are both poignant and passionate, and their live performances are highly acclaimed.
Their 2016 album “ANTITHESE” entered the Oricon Weekly Chart at No.
4.
That same year, they achieved success by drawing 12,000 attendees to their show at Nippon Budokan.
With Hiro—vocalist and younger brother of ONE OK ROCK’s Taka—fronting the band, MY FIRST STORY is recommended not only for rock fans but also for male listeners who want to be captivated by fiery performances.
Nameless PoemMr.Children
It was the first single in Oricon history to surpass 1 million copies sold in its first week alone, and its final cumulative sales reached 2.309 million.
Even so, it’s only their second best-selling release, which is astonishing, but I think it’s a classic song overflowing with the gentle warmth that’s so characteristic of Mr.
Children.