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 (1–10)
liquid rainbowSuiseiNoboAz
Debuting under the production of Shutoku Mukai of NUMBER GIRL and ZAZEN BOYS, this band has continued to create songs along their own unique path while drawing influence from older rock bands like bloodthirsty butchers.
Another hallmark is the guitar-vocalist’s intricate, high-activity guitar work performed while singing.
ScarletART-SCHOOL
This band, known for its literary lyrics employing a cut-up-like technique and a delicate, ephemeral atmosphere, has influenced many of today’s active bands.
Moreover, the distinctive character of vocalist Riki Kinoshita is loved not only by the band’s fans but by music fans of all kinds.
BE MY BABYCOMPLEX
After the shocking breakup of BOOWY and a solo stint, Tomoyasu Hotei teamed up with Koji Kikkawa to form this superunit.
Despite their brief period of activity, COMPLEX left a definite mark on Japan’s rock scene, and “BE MY BABY” is a quintessential, hard-hitting rock ’n’ roll track.
Plus, the music video is really cool.
Recommended Japanese bands for men (11–20)
SOUL LOVEGLAY
GLAY has many hit songs, but this one just sounds incredibly fun.
In the music video, the members’ close camaraderie shines through, making it a memorable track.
It was released at the same time as “Temptation,” and according to TAKURO, it’s “a song I was asked to add one more of, and I finished writing it in 10 minutes.”
GOLDPEOPLE 1
PEOPLE 1 is a band formed in 2019 by three members who met in a university cover band club.
Their appeal lies in their wide musical range, from songs with the sound of an orthodox three-piece rock band to catchy tracks with a distinctive worldview.
They made their major debut with the digital-only single “DOGLAND” released in 2022, which was used as an ending theme for the anime Chainsaw Man.
In addition, their 2023 release “GOLD” was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage.
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This band, known for lyrics that are negative yet ultimately hopeful, enjoys a cult following especially among young people.
Their sound, influenced by acts like The Smiths, is simple yet irresistibly appealing to music enthusiasts.
HonnojiZAZEN BOYS
Formed around Mukai Shutoku, the vocalist of NUMBER GIRL, this band differs from NUMBER GIRL with its captivating odd-time-signature songs that incorporate synthesizer sounds.
The sound has also become even more angular, piercing straight into your ears.