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 (21–30)
love hotelCreepHyp
A straightforward title is nice, too.
And it really gives off a strong subculture vibe.
If you listen closely to the lyrics, it seems to be from a girl’s perspective.
With summer coming up, it’s a song I’d love guys to listen to for various reasons.
Even if you’re not a fan of the vocal style at first, I think it’ll grow on you after a few listens.
spacesonicELLEGARDEN
This band is an old one too, but it’s a legendary band.
They’ve announced a hiatus, yet many people love ELLEGARDEN.
If you’re a guy who likes punk but haven’t found a Japanese band that really clicks, you should give them a listen.
They’re just plain cool.
Before foundationFirst Love is Never Returned
A five-piece band from Hokkaido, First Love is Never Returned is sure to win you over! Blending pop, R&B, and indie rock into an all-encompassing pop sound, they’re bound to capture the hearts of teens like you.
Though they only officially kicked off in 2023, they’ve been steadily growing their fanbase with catchy tracks like “POP OUT!” and “Back Mirror.” Lead vocalist Kazuki Ishida’s lovelorn voice is guaranteed to resonate with you.
In 2024, they were selected for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2024,” drawing attention as next-generation artists.
If you want to express yourself through music, this might be the perfect band for you.
Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei
They disbanded in 2016, but they’re a band I highly recommend.
From their debut to their breakup, they released songs across a wide range of genres.
You’ve probably heard “Aoi Shiori” and “Circle Game,” which are also songs from Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.
asking for the moonKANA-BOON
It seems that around 2015, arrangement videos of this song were popular on social media.
The only thing I remember is the scandal involving the actress, but the song itself is very pop, easy to listen to, and I recommend it.
The vocalist’s clear, transparent voice is lovely.
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
“MONSTER DANCE” is a song I want you to listen to when your energy is low! It’s irresistibly catchy dance music.
The lyrics don’t seem to have any particular meaning.
It feels like wordplay—there’s a strong commitment to rhyming and keeping the vibe upbeat.
Basically, it’s a song that says, “Let’s all just dance for now.”
Raise Your FlagMAN WITH A MISSION
I feel like MAN WITH A MISSION has a lot of anime tie-ins.
“Raise Your Flag” is the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
Even if you haven’t listened to their songs before, I think when you go through their albums you’ll find yourself thinking, “Oh, I know this one.”