Girls Bands Ranking to Listen to in Summer [2026]

If in AugustPoppin’party15rank/position

August If

A refreshing pop tune that plays in a scene from the BanG Dream! anime OVA.

The bright, soaring lead guitar and sparkling piano melody pair perfectly with the cute twin vocals, creating a wonderfully breezy feel—summer vacation and youthful energy encapsulated.

Even without the visuals, just listening conjures up a scene of girls performing by the seaside.

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Heat-Colored Starmine

Roselia’s songs, which evoke the exhilaration of summer, captivate with their moving harmonies.

Yukina Minato’s vocals lead listeners into a passionate world, while Rinko Shirokane’s delicate touch adds color to melody lines that light up the night sky like fireworks, leaving a deep impression on the listener’s heart.

The lyrics, reminiscent of the thrill of love, are perfect for warm summer nights and heighten the anticipation of romance.

Released in August 2017, the track reached No.

3 on the Oricon Daily Ranking.

With each new season, there’s something fresh to discover—how wonderful is that.

I highly recommend it as a song to accompany your summer memories!

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SHOW-YA – FAIRY (from the DVD “Daifukkatsusai” [Great Revival Festival])

SHOW-YA’s heavy metal summer anthem.

It’s as hot as the summer heat, with a crisp, dry, exhilarating band sound.

A great pick-me-up even when you’re feeling drained by the heat.

It also carries a refreshing vibe unique to a female-fronted band.

The flashy performance sounds like it would go off at a live show! And when you sing it at karaoke, be sure to headbang hard! It’ll make a scorching summer even hotter!

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kinya

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CupidoSTEREOPONY18rank/position

Stereopony – Cupido LIVE

Stereopony is a three-piece rock band consisting of vocalist-guitarist AIMI, bassist NOHANA, and drummer SHIHO.

Their song “Cupido” is notable for its exhilarating sound and crystal-clear vocals.

It also has a charming, bittersweet, youthful vibe that young listeners are likely to relate to.

Another highlight is the lyrics, which capture delicate emotions in straightforward words.

The raw expression goes beyond a simple love song and grabs your heart, refusing to let go.

This track may bring back memories of school-day dates or a first love—why not give it a listen?

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Yuuki

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“Lost Sea” – Split End (Official Music Video)

It’s a rock number packed tight with feelings of parting, one that really pierces the heart.

It’s a track by the Nara-based band Split End, released as a single in 2018.

The unadorned sound, melody, and vocals are so straightforward that even calling them “straightforward” feels almost redundant—they really grab you.

Yet it’s distinctly catchy, leaving a calming impression as you listen.

If you play it when you’re heartbroken and down, or weighed down by loneliness, it’s sure to stay by your side.

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Araki Jakkan

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Mask-wearing fangirlЯeal20rank/position

ЯeaL “Kamen Miha Joshi” Music Video (Short Ver.)

It’s a exhilarating rock tune from ЯeaL, who drew attention at the time as a teen girls’ band from Osaka! “Kamen Miha Joshi” is a track that belts out the slightly cynical truths of the SNS generation over blistering beats and soaring high-tone vocals.

Despite its aggressive sound, the music video shows refreshing scenes of the members cutting loose with friends by the seaside, perfectly syncing with the liberating feel of summer.

That contrast is exactly their hallmark—and under a blue sky, this is the ultimate summer song that’s sure to blow away your everyday frustrations.

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tsushimamire / Matsuri [PV]

A slightly eccentric summer rock number.

Since it’s called “Matsuri,” the Japanese taiko drums add a nice flavor, but I can’t help feeling they get a bit overshadowed by the eccentric, borderline perverse vibe of the vocals.

Then again, maybe that’s just fine.

The way it wraps up neatly with a slapped bass at the end is also quite nice.

Well done.