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Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 30s

Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 30s range from songs they loved in their youth to more recent tracks.

I’ve gathered plenty of heart-throbbing bands that are great even for those who don’t usually listen to bands, so let me introduce them.

They’re all must-listen bands!

Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 30s (11–20)

366 daysHY

This song is included on HY’s fifth album after their indie debut, “HeartY,” which was released in 2008.

The album reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, and this track was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama and Toho-distributed film “Akai Ito” (Red Thread).

It is one of HY’s signature songs, and the band is known for heartfelt love lyrics that resonate deeply.

We’ll meet again…KIX-S

KIX-S is a pop rock band that lit up the J-POP scene of the 1990s.

With a sound that skillfully incorporates elements of funk and R&B, they have captivated music fans.

Since their 1991 debut, they’ve taken the music scene by storm with catchy melodies and energetic performances, producing a string of hit songs.

On nationwide concert tours, Ichiban Ujigami’s powerful vocals and Mitsuhiro Saito’s outstanding guitar work sent audiences into a frenzy, and they were frequently featured on music programs and in commercials.

Their album “GOLDEN DAYS” achieved the remarkable feat of ranking high on that year’s music charts.

With powerful performances and accessible melodies as their hallmark, KIX-S’s songs are perfect for music fans who want to feel bright and uplifted.

HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc en Ciel – Honey (live)
HONEYL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

Released in 1998 as L’Arc~en~Ciel’s 10th single.

It was one of three singles released simultaneously, and was used as the CM song for NTT Personal Kansai as well as the ending theme for the TBS program Super Soccer.

Among L’Arc~en~Ciel’s singles, it recorded the highest sales and became their first million seller.

STORMLUNA SEA

It was released in 1998 as LUNA SEA’s ninth single.

The song marked their first release following about a one-year hiatus and reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The band members are highly skilled individually, and they have many passionate fans.

GIFTMr.Children

Mr.Children「GIFT」Music Video(Short ver.)
GIFTMr.Children

Released in 2008 as Mr.Children’s 32nd single.

It served as the NHK Beijing Olympics and Paralympics broadcast theme song, and from January 2012 it was also used in Shiseido’s MAQuillAGE commercial.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

They are a long-running band with a very large female fan base.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video
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.

Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 30s (21–30)

BROTHEROKAMOTO’S

It was released in 2016 as OKAMOTO’S ninth single.

The song was written as the theme for the Netflix drama Hibana, based on Naoki Matayoshi’s novel, and it’s said the title was chosen from the idea of calling the fans who come to their shows “brothers.” They are a band with a high level of musicianship.