Popular Girls' Band Rankings [2026]

Occasional ColorsZELDA57rank/position

ZELDA – Occasional Colors Foolish Goer

ZELDA was a pioneering girls’ band that was active in the 1980s.

They eagerly incorporated a wide range of musical genres, and their musicality and approach to being a band had a major influence on later generations of girls’ bands.

This track is from their 1985 album “Sora-iro Boushi no Hi” (Sky-Colored Hat Day).

Movie StarZwei58rank/position

Zwei – MovieStar［OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO］

A band consisting of two members, Megu and Ayumu, which drew attention for being fully produced by British music producer Nick Wood.

They debuted in 2004 and have created many theme songs for games and anime.

autobiographyabsentmindedness59rank/position

absentmindedness / autobiography

The three-piece girls’ rock band “absentmindedness.” Their sound is defined by its emotional appeal.

The wistful tones, like the sensitive feelings of youth, will never fade no matter when you listen.

They remind you of those days overflowing with pain and hope—days you loved yourself just as you were.

If I’m wrapped in kindnesscossami60rank/position

If Wrapped in Kindness Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta nara Yuming Cossami (cover) / Y’s Place

It’s a commercial for ‘Pal Sweet.’ I thought the singing sounded familiar, and it turns out it’s a cover of a Yumi Matsutoya song.

This was my first time learning about the artist cossami.

They’re a trio of women who are getting attention from various musicians and writers.

There’s something stylishly appealing about them.

Greasenoodles61rank/position

noodles [PV] / Grease

Noodles’ “Grease” feels like an unadorned performance that reflects the way they usually are with friends.

The emotional melody and the way they sing as if a fresh breeze were blowing embody the very essence of a rock band.

The simple riffs characteristic of a three-piece band hint at the presence of someone close by.

Back to backЯeal62rank/position

ЯeaL -Real- 'Senaka Awase' PV

Formed in 2012, the four-piece girls’ band “ЯeaL” made a name for themselves as active high school students at the time.

With performance skill and stability unimaginable for high schoolers, they sent shockwaves through the music world.

Their sweet, indelible vocals evoke the sense of distance in friendships that are still in the midst of growing.

Goodbyeganbare! Victory63rank/position

Hang in there! Victory “Goodbye” MV

It became a hot topic with a collaboration music video for comico’s popular comic The Universe at the Tips of Our Toes, featuring Shimon Okura and Yumika Hirao, who are popular among teens.

Formed by five girls who were classmates in elementary school, the band’s gentle sound and vocals will remind listeners of the faint romances of youth.