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 (11–20)
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.
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.”
RebornSyrup16g
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.
GLORIAZIGGY
This song became ZIGGY’s biggest hit, but when Jukichi Morishige wrote it, the other members reportedly disliked it, saying it had too many kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) elements.
Its driving, beautiful melody line left a strong impression, making it a track that has gone down in the history of Japan’s rock scene.
Recommended Japanese bands for men (21–30)
Creepy-chanammo
ammo is a three-piece band known for its charmingly nostalgic and friendly sound.
Formed in 2018 in Higashi-Osaka, the band continues its activities today with a new drummer as the renewed ammo.
Their demo recording “Neta-buri no Kimi e,” released exclusively through Tower Records in 2020, sold out its 1,000-copy run, leading to nationwide distribution due to popular demand.
In November of the same year they released their first album, “Au wa Wakare no Hajime,” followed by their second album, “Wareware no Moromoro,” in 2022.
The label’s YouTube channel features many music videos for various songs, so be sure to check them out!
