Popular Girls' Band Rankings [2026]
Girls’ bands are overwhelmingly fewer in number than male groups, and many of them now stand out more than men’s bands.
We’ve put together a popularity ranking of such girls’ bands.
Be sure to give them a listen.
Playlist
| Popular Girls' Band Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | An uplifting SHISHAMO cheer song that blows away fatigue |
| 2 | Dear, boyHump Back |  play_arrow | A message song for people who chase their dreams |
| 3 | It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A song weaving together the loneliness of night and the feelings of love |
| 4 | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | The appeal of classic songs that sing about the pain of heartbreak |
| 5 | To youamazarashi |  play_arrow | An anthem of support for those who have lost the meaning of life |
| 6 | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A signature love song by GO!GO!7188 |
| 7 | Girl SSCANDAL |  play_arrow | SCANDAL’s classic song that portrays the struggles of youth |
| 8 | I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu |  play_arrow | 'Touched by an Angel!' is a moving graduation song. |
| 9 | UnchainedLOVEBITES |  play_arrow | LOVEBITES’ new song: powerful metal of freedom and liberation |
| 10 | Love and Liesakai kouen |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the budding feelings of spring, with a gentle singing voice. |
| 11 | The First Steprakkuraifu |  play_arrow | “Hajime no Ippo” is a youthful rock anthem of courage and hope. |
| 12 | Stand by Methe peggies |  play_arrow | You're not alone—let's fight together! |
| 13 | RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī |  play_arrow | A classic song that powerfully sings of the confusions of youth |
| 14 | Ready to RockBAND-MAID |  play_arrow | A passionate performance by an all-female rock band in maid outfits |
| 15 | I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatmonchy |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that colors a birthday |
| 16 | Limit LoversSHOW-YA |  play_arrow | Expressing women's true feelings and emotions through heavy metal |
| 17 | Tokimeki Experience!Poppin’party |  play_arrow | Cute rock showcased by band girls |
| 18 | Future ConnectionЯeal |  play_arrow | A refreshing cheer song by ЯeaL, the Pokémon opening theme |
| 19 | RRoselia |  play_arrow | Roselia’s fast-paced rock song conveys their determination. |
| 20 | fireworkstankobuchin |  play_arrow | A refreshing number themed around Tancobuchin’s summer |
| 21 | Sakura RockCHERRYBLOSSOM |  play_arrow | Sakura Rock by CHERRYBLOSSOM |
| 22 | CHOOSE GO！CHAI |  play_arrow | I recommend the rock-style dance track “CHOOSE GO!” |
| 23 | I willChelsy |  play_arrow | The poignant insert song from the youth anime “Blue Spring Ride” |
| 24 | GO MY WAY!CREA |  play_arrow | An exhilarating, fast-paced cheer song |
| 25 | snowNakanomori BAND |  play_arrow | Nakanomori BAND’s poignant winter classic |
| 26 | Lost SeaSplit End |  play_arrow | An Eternal Wish for Parting and Reunion |
| 27 | Bite The BulletMary’s Blood |  play_arrow | Formed in 2009, this band “Ma… |
| 28 | secret MAIKO lipsBAND-MAIKO |  play_arrow | A song arranged in a wa-rock (Japanese-style rock) fashion by BAND-MAID |
| 29 | MAZEDESTROSE |  play_arrow | Activities and Impact of Girls' Metal Bands |
| 30 | The sky is always clear and blue.Chirol |  play_arrow | Chirol’s masterpiece, emotional and highly technical |
| 31 | Thousand VinegarThe Wisely Brothers |  play_arrow | Released in July 2014, The Wisely… |
| 32 | Cruisin’ Cruisin’bonobos |  play_arrow | I can sleep soundly to Bonobos' songs. |
| 33 | festivaltsushimamire |  play_arrow | A summer rock song featuring distinctive Japanese taiko drums and vocals |
| 34 | I like melancholy skies.Za Koinrokkāzu |  play_arrow | The Coinlockers' Song of Cloudy Skies |
| 35 | Shinzo BakuBaku OchokochoiBimBamBoom |  play_arrow | All-female instrumental bands are making waves |
| 36 | wishCherryHearts |  play_arrow | Reflect the stars spread across the sky as countless hopes felt in our youth… |
| 37 | Flash StringsCyntia |  play_arrow | The emotional theme song of Saint Seiya Ω |
| 38 | Scars in my LifeFATE GEAR |  play_arrow | A metal band with a steampunk worldview |
| 39 | Wind dyed madderKANIKAPILA |  play_arrow | KANIKAPILA's refreshing song |
| 40 | inhale-exhaleMean Machine |  play_arrow | Mean Machine hiatus band |
| 41 | nurseTHE NURSE |  play_arrow | A girls’ hardcore four-piece formed in 1983… |
| 42 | self-indulgenceKomeda wara |  play_arrow | A melancholic guitar piece by Kome Dawara |
| 43 | Milkywakusei gokko |  play_arrow | A cute girls' band from Hokkaido |
| 44 | Unzipped SiegriedMizutama Shōbōdan |  play_arrow | The New Wave that emerged and was active in the early 1980s… |
| 45 | After School Tea TimeCagayake!GIRLS |  play_arrow | The opening of the hugely popular TV anime “K-On!” |
| 46 | Shunkan SentimentalAccent |  play_arrow | They had each been pursuing their own musical activities on YouTube... |
| 47 | The way homeAnarchy Stone |  play_arrow | A girls' band from Chiba: hard and mellow |
| 48 | My SongBabysitter |  play_arrow | Girls pop band, BabySitte… |
| 49 | Riding on a unicornCASPA |  play_arrow | A girls' band with a strong rock vibe, CASPER |
| 50 | harmonious and friendly; convivial; cheerful and lively (atmosphere)CONCONJUMP |  play_arrow | An energetic song to cheer you on from NHK Uta |
| 51 | tear dropsCaos Caos Caos |  play_arrow | Caos Caos Caos debut song |
| 52 | emotional girlHysteric Lolita |  play_arrow | Harajuku-style girls' band, neo-gothic rock |
| 53 | Navy StarLAZYgunsBRISKY |  play_arrow | Formed in 2006, in 2008 in Japan… |
| 54 | treasureLoVendoЯ |  play_arrow | It begins with gratitude to my parents for giving birth to me… |
| 55 | rinsePapaya Paranoia |  play_arrow | Papaya Paranoia’s … released in ’86 |
| 56 | Beyond the tearsSTEREOPONY |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose passionate lyrics resonate with people's hearts. |
| 57 | Occasional ColorsZELDA |  play_arrow | Zelda is a pioneering girls’ band from the 1980s. |
| 58 | Movie StarZwei |  play_arrow | A band that works on theme songs for games and anime |
| 59 | autobiographyabsentmindedness |  play_arrow | Music of a three-piece band filled with the melancholy of youth |
| 60 | If I’m wrapped in kindnesscossami |  play_arrow | Cossami's captivating songs and commercials |
| 61 | Greasenoodles |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Grease by noodles |
| 62 | Back to backЯeal |  play_arrow | A current high school girls' band shocks the music scene |
| 63 | Goodbyeganbare! Victory |  play_arrow | Shimon Okura and Yumika Hirao, popular among teens, ... |
| 64 | Lari lari laganbare! bikutorī |  play_arrow | An energizing song for a variety show |
| 65 | ikkyokumenisen-nen mondai |  play_arrow | Noise band active overseas as well |
| 66 | milkyuyun |  play_arrow | Yuyun's 1st bittersweet encouraging song |
| 67 | Piranha Boykya→ |  play_arrow | A compilation by four punk bands… |
| 68 | Sunny DriveZa☆Bon |  play_arrow | A pop song that brightens a bedhead morning |
| 69 | I want to fall in love.Za Hiinakyatto |  play_arrow | When it comes to youth, it’s love—both are inseparable... |
| 70 | I hate DAI, I hate it.Tango Yōroppa |  play_arrow | Tango Europe’s debut song is for listeners… |
| 71 | CapsuleChika Būn |  play_arrow | A large salsa band. Highly regarded overseas as well… |
| 72 | Asadoya YuntaNēnēzu |  play_arrow | A folk song depicting an exchange between a Taketomi Island beauty and a government official |
| 73 | Pantyhose PUNK ROCKpanku sutoraiku |  play_arrow | A gritty, melancholic song by a punk band |
| 74 | A Special LieHiragana rosen |  play_arrow | The first single of the Hiragana line. A song that pierces the heart. |
| 75 | Pull The TRIGGER !pisutorubarubu |  play_arrow | 11-member female horn rock band |
| 76 | The island of constant laughtermesukarin doraivu |  play_arrow | Their memorable major-label debut single from '89... |
| 77 | Longing for TomonouraIwa Misaki |  play_arrow | MIsaki Iwasa’s enka-style 3rd single |
| 78 | Quit the bandNihon Madonna |  play_arrow | The spirit of a wild and free all-female punk band |
| 79 | Across the agesG Reivo |  play_arrow | The band Kuriwisu, with Tetta Sugimoto as the vocalist. |
| 80 | Airfuyu no dōbutsuen |  play_arrow | A high-energy song about a winter zoo |
| 81 | ANGEL ORPHANKurara Sākasu |  play_arrow | A laid-back... by three female classmates from Chiba Prefecture |
| 82 | Punk de Go!!Rorīta 18-gō |  play_arrow | Introduction to Lolita No. 18's punk songs |