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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 (21–30)

Blow the scandal away!SCANDAL

SCANDAL “Blow Away That Scandal” / Scandal Nanka Buttobase – Music Video
Blow the scandal away!SCANDAL

It was released in 2010 as SCANDAL’s eighth single.

The lyrics were written by Yoko Aki and the music composed by Ryudo Uzaki, with the collaboration realized at SCANDAL’s request.

During live performances, they include choreography that doesn’t interfere with playing, and the single reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.

They are an authentic girls’ band.

Sand TowerTHE YELLOW MONKEY

It was released in 2016 as THE YELLOW MONKEY’s 25th single.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “The Sand Castle: The Neighbor Who Knew Too Much” and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

At the 58th Japan Record Awards, it received the Special Award.

Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 30s (31–40)

LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO

LOVE YOU ONLY – TOKIO (Full)
LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO

It was released in 1994 as TOKIO’s major-label debut single.

The song was used as the opening theme for season 3 of the Fuji TV anime “Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai,” and became a big hit—so much so that the group made their first appearance at the 45th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen just 3 months and 10 days after their debut.

The group also drew a lot of attention for being Johnny’s talents who could perform as a band.

Your favorite songUVERworld

It was released in 2006 as UVERworld’s sixth single.

The song was used as the October–December theme for TBS’s “Koisuru Hanikami!” and is a ballad.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and its straightforward, warm lyrics became popular.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)
Let's give it a tryWANIMA

It was released in 2017 as a digital single by WANIMA.

The song was used in the au Santaro series commercial “Spring Door: Give It a Try,” and is a rock arrangement of the children’s song “Picnic.” They’re a band whose positive vibe gives listeners courage and energy.

GLORIAZIGGY

The original version was released in 1988 as ZIGGY’s second single.

In 1989, “GLORIA” was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Dōkyūsei, leading to a second single release.

Thanks in part to the drama’s impact, it became ZIGGY’s biggest hit.

The band still enjoys strong support from devoted fans today.

Thank youikimonogakari

Thank you / Ikimonogakari (Cover)
Thank youikimonogakari

It was released in 2010 as Ikimono-gakari’s 18th single.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyōbō, reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and won the Excellence Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.

The band is known for their warm songs and clear, transparent vocals.