Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 30s

Goodbye, YesterdayTUBE

TUBE - Goodbye Yesterday

It was released in 1991 as TUBE’s 13th single.

The song was used in a commercial for Konica’s “Tori-kiri Konica” disposable camera and reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Set to a Latin rhythm, its lyrics—written in a feminine voice—were a first for the band.

TUBE can rightly be called the kings of summer songs.

PLAYER 1Nagay Haruko

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'PLAYER 1' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – PLAYER 1

Haruko Nagaya, the vocalist of Ryokuoushoku Shakai, commands a strong presence with her crystal-clear singing voice.

Formed during her time at Chukyo University, the band has gained popularity for songs that skillfully fuse pop and rock, paired with her distinctive vocals that blend poignancy and power.

Since their major debut in 2018, they have provided theme songs for numerous TV dramas and anime, and have produced smash hits with over 300 million streams.

In 2020, they won Best Rock Video at the MTV VMAJ, and in 2023 they received an Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.

As a music creator who also writes and composes, Nagaya has a gift for vividly expressing the emotions of teens and people in their twenties, resonating with many listeners.

She’s a highly recommended artist for music fans seeking a pure, translucent voice and lyrics that truly move the heart.

oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)CreepHyp

Creephyp – “Oni” MUSIC VIDEO (Full Version)

It was released in 2016 as CreepHyp’s 10th major-label single.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the NTV Sunday drama “And Then There Were None,” and it reached No.

12 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

They’re a band with many high-energy songs that really get the crowd going.

Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Mighty Long Fall [Official Music Video]

It was released in 2014 as ONE OK ROCK’s ninth single.

The song was used as the theme for the Warner Bros.

distributed film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was recorded overseas, and the band is now attracting attention not only in Japan but around the world.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

It was released in 2015 as [Alexandros]’s tenth single.

The song was used as the theme for the Shochiku-distributed film “Akegarasu” and as the CM song for Asahi Beer’s “Asahi The Dream.” It reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, marking [Alexandros]’s first Top 5 entry.

They are one of the bands currently on the rise.

From Me to Youflumpool

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

It was released in 2010 as flumpool’s fifth major single.

The song was used as the theme for the Toho-distributed film “Kimi ni Todoke,” and it reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.

Among flumpool’s songs, it is one with a relatively high key.

The band is popular for their sweet looks and vocals.

CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta

God, I Have Found Out – CQCQ

It was released in 2017 as the major-label debut single by Kami-sama, Boku wa Kizuite Shimatta.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the TBS drama series “Anata no Koto wa Sorehodo” and reached No.

10 on the Oricon charts.

They are one of the bands to watch going forward.