Recommended Japanese bands for teenage boys
I think your teenage years are a time when it’s especially easy to become interested in music.
For many guys, it’s also a time when you’re inspired by your favorite bands and feel like starting an instrument.
There are plenty of bands that can influence you in that way.
Here are some recommended Japanese bands for teenage boys.
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Recommended Japanese bands for teenage boys (1–10)
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Parkers is a four-piece rock band formed in March 2021.
Calling themselves the “Japanese representatives of pop,” they center their activities on delivering happy vibes.
With Kenichiro Toyota’s vocals at the core, their broad musicality—balancing poppiness, cuteness, and occasional earnestness—is a key draw.
In December 2022, they released their long-awaited mini-album, “Kimi ni Aeru nara Doko e Datte” (“Anywhere, If I Can See You”).
They’re also active live performers, successfully staging “PakaFes 2023” in 2023.
Their unique worldview—fusing the distinctive influences of each member’s favorite artists—resonates especially with young listeners.
They’re the perfect band for anyone looking to feel energized through music.
permanentlyTHE FOREVER YOUNG
A powerful rock sound resonating from Kurume City, Fukuoka! THE FOREVER YOUNG formed in 2007 under the name KARIBUxNOxKAIZOKU, then changed to their current name in 2014.
Frontman Hiroki Kunitake’s impassioned vocals leave a strong impression, and their music brims with a raw, sweat-and-tears intensity.
They released the mini-album “Akashi” in 2021 and the full-length album “Towa ni” in 2023.
Be sure to check out their music, where passion meets a modern sensibility!
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ANORAK! is a band formed in Tokyo in 2019.
Their appeal lies in a sound that fuses elements of the emo revival and melodic punk.
Their prowess has earned high praise from Masafumi Goto of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.
Since their first EP in 2020, they’ve steadily released new music, and in 2024 they put out their second album, “Self-actualization and the ignorance and hesitation towards it.” Their unconventional sound features delicate twin-guitar arpeggios and bold tempo shifts.
Highly recommended for those who want to be moved by an emotional resonance.
Recommended Japanese bands for teenage boys (11–20)
PetalishSorry No Camisole
Sorry No Camisole is an alternative band that unleashes destructive energy and raw sonics.
Formed in Tokyo in 2023, this five-piece draws from ’90s indie roots such as grunge and garage punk.
They debuted in 2024 with their first single, “Disgust / Petalish.” Blending punk’s explosive power with post-punk cool, their music is perfect for listeners seeking sounds unbound by convention.
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the cabs is a band that built a unique world with complex rhythmic structures and literary lyrics.
They made their indie debut in 2011 on Zankyo Record with the mini-album “Ichiban Hajime no Dekigoto.” A highly skilled group, they balance songs that make full use of irregular time signatures, drumming likened to a bomber, and a translucent singing voice.
In February 2013, they were forced to disband due to the disappearance of their guitarist, but the members continued with their respective projects and achieved a long-awaited reunion in 2025.
Experimental yet emotionally expressive, their music resonates across generations.
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Akashic is a rock band formed in 2011.
Their 2014 mini-album “Conservative” reached No.
1 on the indie chart at Tower Records Shibuya, and they made their major-label debut the following year in 2015 under unBORDE.
They fuse an impulsive, primal sensibility with a diverse sound that spans J-pop, progressive rock, and jazz rock.
Although they disbanded in 2019, they resumed activities in November 2024.
Let yourself be swept away by the vortex of their emotions.
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Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band from Shimane Prefecture, began their journey by pursuing a fresh pop sound rooted in the members’ diverse musical backgrounds.
Building on J-pop and pop rock, they blend elements of Black music, soul, and even metal to craft a unique sonic world.
They released their indie album “Love and Peace Are Within You” in 2015 and made their major-label debut in 2018.
Soon after, they provided the theme song for Fuji TV’s prime-time Monday 9 p.m.
drama, quickly rising to prominence.
In 2019, they won Best New Artist Video at MTV VMAJ 2018, and their albums “Traveler” and “Editorial” earned back-to-back Grand Prizes at the CD Shop Awards.
Incorporating technopop elements as well, their music captivates many listeners with its pleasant melodies and distinctive vocals.