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)
Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL
This band is said to be a legend in the Japanese rock scene.
Their sharp, angular sound—born from a unique chord fingering known as the “ore-osae” (my grip)—is said to have influenced Japanese bands active today.
“Transparent Girl” features lyrics that are enigmatic yet somehow rooted in everyday life, which makes them compelling.
Rock ‘n’ Roll ShowRC sakuseshon
RC Succession is a rock band formed around Kiyoshiro Imawano.
Even people who aren’t music fans have probably heard countless classics from them, led by “Ameagari no Yozora ni” (“In the Night After the Rain”) and “Slow Ballad,” a song beloved and covered by many artists.
They first drew attention in 1972 with “Boku no Suki na Sensei” (“My Favorite Teacher”), and their later achievements are spoken of to this day.
While their music has a broadly accessible ease of listening, it shines with songs that speak directly and simply, set to R&B-inflected rhythms.
Their lyrics, which resonate with that initial spark of youthful impulse—a roguish charm you might find yourself missing—are part of their appeal.
Their contributions to establishing rock in the Japanese language are immeasurable.
Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER
Despite a career with its ups and downs, the four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER has spectacularly broken through in the past few years.
Of course, vocalist Ryota Shibuya’s exceptional expressiveness and vocal ability are key, but it’s also their songs and live performances—delivering passionate messages to each individual listener—that have earned them the support of many fans.
In addition, they’ve produced numerous tie-in tracks for anime and films, giving them high name recognition even among listeners who don’t usually listen to rock.
Recommended Japanese bands for men (81–90)
I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN
They made their debut with “Kanashimi ga Itai yo,” but on their first album all the other tracks were self-written, and among them, “Hanashitaku wa Nai” became their biggest hit.
After that, T-BOLAN alternated between releasing songs with driving, up-tempo beats and ballads.
Note that the lyrics of the first verse’s B section differ between the single version and the album version of this song.
It’s a classic you’ll want to listen to with that in mind.
Get WildTM NETWORK
This is a historic track by TM NETWORK that transformed Japan’s rock scene and the very idea of anime theme songs.
It can be called a starting point for Tetsuya Komuro, who brought in digitally driven, programmed rock.
While the band boom had everyone trying to imitate the sound, Komuro kept pushing beyond, and through that cycle quickly rose to the top of Japan’s music scene.
Even now, it’s a masterpiece that hasn’t faded at all.
Leaving it unknownUNFAIR RULE
UNFAIR RULE, a three-piece band from Okayama, was formed around guitarist-vocalist Towa Yamamoto.
In 2022, they made a big splash by performing at major circuit events nationwide, including Kyoto Daisakusen 2022 Eve and FM802 MINAMI WHEEL 2022.
In April 2023, they released their first nationally distributed album, “Itsumo no Koto,” and embarked on a nationwide tour.
They were also selected as ambassadors for Tower Records’ initiative “Ah, I Want to Start a Band!”—making them a band whose future activities are highly anticipated.
A bright futurenever young beach
While influenced by Happy End—especially Haruomi Hosono—this band, which is fueling the current city pop boom, is characterized by songs that incorporate tropical sounds from the overseas West Coast.
Although rooted in city pop, they also have many tracks you can dance to intensely.