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 (11–20)
Plan ADISH//
DISH// is a band that continues to energize the music scene with a new style that fuses band performance and dance.
They debuted in June 2012 with their first indie single, “It’s alright,” and steadily grew their fan base after making their major-label debut in June 2013.
In 2020, they won an Excellence Award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards, and in December 2021, they made their first appearance on the 72nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, continuing their rapid ascent.
Capable across a wide range of genres—including pop, rock, and ballads—DISH//’s musicianship and energetic live performances instantly captivate audiences.
They have many collaborations with anime as well; their opening theme songs, in particular, enjoy strong support from overseas fans.
Highly recommended for music lovers seeking passionate performances and catchy songs.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Formed in 2013 and making their major-label debut in 2015, Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is known for a sound that fuses diverse genres such as J-pop and alternative rock.
Starting with the album “Variety,” they have released an original album every year.
They have provided theme songs for films, TV dramas, and anime, earning strong support—especially among younger listeners—for songs that depict youthful scenes and inner conflicts.
In 2023, they won four categories at the MTV VMAJ and received an Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.
Motoki Omori writes and composes all of their songs, and together as a tight-knit trio they create tracks with catchy melodies and profound messages.
They are a highly recommended band for those who want to experience the power of music through live-house performances.
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
Omoinotake is a three-piece band from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, known for their distinctive sound strongly influenced by Black music such as soul, R&B, and hip-hop.
Featuring Reo Fujii’s soaring vocals and piano, Tomoaki Fukushima on bass, and Hironoshin Tomita on drums, they’ve drawn attention as a rare guitar-less band.
They made their major-label debut in November 2021 with their first EP, “EVERBLUE,” on Sony Music Labels, and in 2024 provided the theme song for the drama “Eye Love You,” starring Fumi Nikaido.
Even before their major debut, they showcased their abilities with street performances in Shibuya starting in 2017, drawing crowds of over 500 people at their peak.
Expressing Black music through a uniquely band-oriented approach, their sound is recommended not only for traditional rock fans but also for listeners who love R&B and soul.
Bad peopleBLANKEY JET CITY
As one of the defining rock bands of the ’90s, BLANKEY JET CITY established a distinctive garage rock sound.
After winning the Grand Ikaten King title on TBS’s “Miyake Yūji no Ikasu Band Tengoku” in 1990, they made their major-label debut with the album “Red Guitar And The Truth.” Their intense, overwhelming sound drew widespread attention, and they proved their prowess on major stages like Nippon Budokan and Yokohama Arena.
In 1997, they headlined the Fuji Rock Festival, cementing their popularity.
Though they disbanded to much regret after their July 2000 show at Yokohama Arena, their music continues to influence many musicians.
They’re the perfect band for music fans who seek powerful performances and a uniquely imaginative world.
rayBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN has countless great songs, so I recommend all of them, but I want to introduce “ray” because it clearly changed the image of the band for me.
The vocalist of BUMP has liked Rei Ayanami from the anime Evangelion for a long time and even released a song called “Arue,” so I hope you’ll listen to both and appreciate what makes each of them great.
dramaticBase Ball Bear
They’re a forever-subculture, forever-youth kind of band.
They’ve been singing songs that are peak adolescence for over ten years, so they feel completely timeless.
Personally, they evoke a strong image of an after-school pool.
That’s how refreshing they are—a refreshing band singing refreshing songs.
Recommended Japanese bands for teenage boys (21–30)
HallucigeniaChevon
We take a closer look at Chevon, a rising rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Formed around vocalist Mayu Tanikinuma, they are characterized by crisp guitar rock and philosophically charged lyrics.
Drawing from a wide range of styles—from classical to rap—they aim to craft songs that resonate on a visceral level.
In July 2022, just a year after launching their activities, they performed at JOIN ALIVE 2022.
On their co-headlining tour “Daikoushin,” Tanikinuma fully showcased her monster-vocalist prowess, drawing major attention.
With their distinctive worldview and highly addictive melodies, they’re sure to capture the hearts of anyone who wants to dive headfirst into music!