[2026] Mixed-Gender Japanese Music Bands Compilation [Also Useful for Cover Band References]
Are there any of you who are thinking of starting a band and want to form a mixed-gender group?
There may also be listeners who want to see performances by mixed-gender bands.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of domestic rock bands that include both male and female members.
We’ve gathered various bands regardless of member count or genre—bands with only one man, bands with only one woman, and even bands split half and half—so please use this as a reference.
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[2026] Mixed-Gender Japanese Music Bands Compilation [Also Useful for Cover Band References] (41–50)
Hey! Stay by my side!dizzy sunfist
Dizzy Sunfist is a rock band that delivers fresh, catchy songs reminiscent of pop-punk.
The group consists of three mixed-gender members: Ayapeta and Meiko, the female members on vocals and guitar, and moAi, the male member on drums.
They create songs with poppy melody lines that make the most of simple chord progressions.
They’re an essential presence in energizing music festivals across Japan.
Be sure to pay attention to their catchy English lyrics, which are rooted in Western music.
Over DriveJUDY AND MARY
JUDY AND MARY is famous as a legendary band that blazed through the 1990s.
The group consisted of four mixed-gender members, with YUKI—the only female member—continuing to thrive as a solo singer after the band’s breakup.
She wrote the lyrics for their signature song “Sobakasu,” while bassist and band leader Onda Yoshihito composed the music.
Their sound—YUKI’s vocals that capture the feelings of a pure-hearted girl paired with a passionate band performance—is one of a kind.
They are a rock band that achieved a masterful collaboration of pop and rock.
366 daysHY
HY is a crossover band that delivers a wide range of music to listeners—from songs that incorporate Okinawan folk music to pop and rock.
The group hails from Okinawa and consists of mixed-gender members, with all members contributing to songwriting and composition.
Lead vocals are primarily handled by Hideyuki Shinzato and the group’s sole female member, Izumi Nakasone.
Their performances feature a style in which the main vocalist changes depending on the song.
Their music is memorable for giving courage when love or life isn’t going smoothly.
It’s a band filled with charm, including warm performances that evoke the spirit of their Okinawan homeland.
circleGesu no Kiwami Otome.
Gesu no Kiwami Otome is a four-piece mixed-gender band formed in 2012, centered around guitarist and vocalist Enon Kawatani.
At the time of its formation, all the members also belonged to other bands.
The band’s unique name was borrowed from text printed on a tote bag owned by pianist chanMari, which the members liked.
Most of the songwriting and composing is done by Enon Kawatani, who drew attention for his unusually fast writing pace.
Kawatani is also known for juggling multiple bands, for most of which he handles songwriting and composition.
Love markerPenthouse
Penthouse is a band that delivers genre-defying music through technical live performance.
The six-member, mixed-gender group was formed after activities in a University of Tokyo music circle brought them together.
They excel at crafting fresh, urban tracks that evoke city pop and soul.
The colorful twin vocals of Shintaro Namioka and Maho Oshima leave a strong impression, and their cool delivery shines as they sing about life and love.
Give their bright, breezy music a listen—it’s sure to add color to your everyday.
In conclusion
We introduced a whole range of mixed-gender Japanese rock bands.
Not only did we cover bands that are hugely popular in the Japanese rock scene, but also those that appeal to listeners who don’t usually listen to rock.
There were groups with one man among all-female members, bands with just one woman, and even bands split half and half between men and women.
I hope this is helpful not only for those who want to watch performances by mixed-gender bands, but also for those who want to form mixed-gender cover bands.