A girls’ band born in Osaka. From major labels to indie.

kaleidoscopeRagDöllz

Kengan Ashura - Akoya Seishu Theme RagDöllz – “Kaleidoscope” Official Music Video Kengan Ashura - Akoya Seishu Theme Song

A girls’ metal band based in Osaka, often described as dark or evil.

Their sound is heavily distorted, at times leaning into gothic and doom—a bona fide metal sound.

They’re not to be underestimated just because they’re women; this is a band with promising prospects.

To that townDIALUCK

DIALUCK "To That Town" MV

They’re a three-piece girls’ band from Neyagawa, Osaka.

The guitarist-vocalist, Haru, once worked part-time at a live music venue and apparently wasn’t fond of upbeat bands.

Their music has a soothing, pleasantly laid-back feel—in the best way.

You, the world you live inPOLKADOT

POLKADOT/You, the world you live in

They formed a three-piece girls’ band called Kurikinton and gained attention by winning the high school competition COOLKIDS and performing at COMIN’ KOBE, one of the largest free festivals.

They later changed their name to POLKADOT and continued their activities, but eventually disbanded.

Peaceful Weekdaynegurije

[PV] Peaceful Weekday / Negligee

They were a girls’ band formed by friends who met in their high school light music club, and they won numerous grand prizes in the contests they entered.

They caught the eye of Shinya from LUNA SEA, who was serving as a contest judge, and made their major-label debut, but they disbanded in 2010.

justiceLAURELS

LAURELS “Justice” Music Video

A girls’ band known for its powerful sound rooted in alternative rock and grunge.

Formed in 2018 in a university light music club, they are currently based in Osaka.

They debuted in 2020 with the self-produced EP “a gold star,” and released their first mini-album “BONNO” in 2021.

Their distinctive melodic lines and expressive live performances captivate audiences.

Their style blends heavy guitar tones with clean melodies, featuring edgy tracks centered on punk and melodic elements.

A must-listen for fans of alternative rock and grunge.

Through the nightFiSHBORN

FiSHBORN 'Through the Night' MUSIC VIDEO

A three-piece girls’ band based in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, known for a sound rooted in emo, punk, and alternative rock.

Formed in 2013, they began performing live in earnest around 2015.

Notable works include their debut single “Fūunji,” their instantly sold-out second single “Love Song,” and the ethereal “Watching the Moonlight.” They received strong media recognition, including being featured on J-WAVE’s “SONAR MUSIC” as a standout student act, and captivated many fans with Koharu Maeda’s delicate lyrics and powerful live performances.

Although they disbanded in April 2022, their songs about youthful struggle and hope continue to be loved.

Highly recommended for those seeking emotional music from the Kansai scene.

switchyummy’g

yummy’g – switch (Official Music Video)

An indie rock trio that met at a music vocational school in Osaka and formed in November 2023.

The West Coast–inspired sound woven by ASUKA, ARISA, and Tomo is a rare style in Japan’s indie scene and has been drawing attention.

They released their first music video in December 2023 and played their first live show the following January.

In July 2024, they released their debut EP, “How was it?”, with one of its tracks selected as the ending theme on Yomiuri TV, steadily building momentum.

Highly recommended for fans of breezy West Coast rock and anyone looking for a fresh new girls’ band.