[2026] A Roundup of Japanese Male-Female Duo Artists
Isn’t it surprisingly hard to think of mixed-gender duos off the top of your head?
With that in mind, we’ve put together a roundup of artists who perform as male-female duos.
In fact, there are many artists that not only music fans but also casual listeners are familiar with.
Some of them are married couples.
The chemistry unique to a male-female duo creates a special atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else.
Alongside hugely popular acts in the J-POP scene, be sure to check out professionals from various genres and units that have a deeply appealing, core fan vibe.
We also introduce artists who became duos partway through their careers, as well as singers who have since disbanded.
Use this as a guide when you’re looking for mixed-gender duos and their songs!
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| 1east | AlgernonYorushika | play_arrow | Delivering songs with literary charm to listeners... |
| 2east | idolYOASOBI | play_arrow | He has worked on numerous pieces of music inspired by novels... |
| 3east | Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’ | play_arrow | Delivering original songs that incorporate diverse musicality… |
| 4east | fakeAIESH | play_arrow | Singer BEY and creator Y… |
| 5east | Glitter IllusionGLIM SPANKY | play_arrow | I’ll route Western music from the 1960s to 1970s through Ru… |
| 6east | PINQuw | play_arrow | A music unit that debuted in 2023, Q… |
| 7east | Fate-chanikimonogakari | play_arrow | A new beginning as a duo since 2021... |
| 8east | Same Story – Goodbye Toshimaen ver. (Official Live Video)Hanbaato Hanbaato | play_arrow | A warm, heartfelt song that stays close to people's hearts, con... |
| 9east | Be happy.maruri to ryūga | play_arrow | MaRuRi, who had been mainly active on social media, ha... |
| 10east | Lily-of-the-Valley StreetRakkī Ōrudo San | play_arrow | Poetically depicting everyday scenes and people's lives... |
| 11east | Catarsis of a Nation’s DemiseALI PROJECT | play_arrow | Progressive rock and baroque pop… |
| 12east | Feeling great!!mihimaru GT | play_arrow | Main vocalist Hiroko and the rapper… |
| 13east | They say it’s a dragon.The Otals | play_arrow | A shoegaze duo composed of cousins… |
| 14east | Red ShoesSalley | play_arrow | Urara, who handles the lyrics and vocals, and (someone) who composes... |
| 15east | LOVE LOVE LOVE (from THE DREAM QUEST TOUR 2017 Live Ver.)DREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | Boasting national recognition and beloved by a wide range of generations... |
| 16north_east | MOON CHILDICE | play_arrow | Based on J-pop, with elements of soul and funk, … |
| 17south_east | Shangri-Laangela | play_arrow | Okayama Prefecture, where a fateful encounter took place at a music school… |
| 18east | KiWi StoryKiWi | play_arrow | A male-female duo that weaves a fantastical fairy tale through music, … |
| 19east | Last Smile(20th Anniversary Tour 2021 Live at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA)LOVE PSYCHEDELICO | play_arrow | He ru- ... a wide range of music such as rock and folk... |
| 20east | Winter Fantasykazan | play_arrow | By Izumi Koga and Kei Urushido, Ito... |
| 21east | FULL MOON LIVE TOUR 2009 DIGESTmoumoon | play_arrow | Gaining popularity with songs that have a soft, dreamy worldview… |
| 22east | Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | Indispensable when talking about the Heisei-era J-pop scene... |
| 23east | Illusory Love GameGARNiDELiA | play_arrow | He is a co… who has worked on many anime theme songs. |
| 24east | Song of DawnT-junctions | play_arrow | Also known for covering numerous Japanese classics… |
| 25north_east | Mirai Chizuyoru no hito warai | play_arrow | A love song for couples—let’s sing together happily! |
| 26south_east | Shibuya PlanetTōkyō ○ X mondai | play_arrow | Hinata Kohinata, who works as a model and actress, i… |
| 27east | Dance at Nightfurenzu | play_arrow | Friends, bringing smiles with diverse music |
| 28east | Even in my dreamsKETTLES | play_arrow | A two-piece rock band based in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo… |
| 29east | ISMWish* | play_arrow | Yuji on guitar and vocals, vocals… |
| 30east | First Love Capsulemitsu | play_arrow | A male-female duo whose unique worldview and harmonies are captivating... |
| 31east | circusshowmore | play_arrow | showmore is a sophisticated jazz/R&B sound unit |
| 32east | The same starJungle Smile | play_arrow | It features a catchy melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart... |
| 33east | Mouse Chu MouseUNDER17 | play_arrow | Formed in 2001, blending J-pop and pop... |
| 34east | BlueEyesvach | play_arrow | From a meeting while attending a music school in 2000... |
| 35east | Suite Float ApartmentIe no ura de manbō ga shinderu P | play_arrow | An unconventional sibling music duo, In the Backyard of the House, Ma… |
| 36east | DOORSUHNELLYS | play_arrow | Freely moving between rock, hip-hop, and jazz... |
| 37east | Happy RabbitCOOL&CREATE | play_arrow | A happy love song with male and female vocals |


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