Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 20s

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Wherever You Are – ONE OK ROCK Full

This song shot to fame thanks to a Docomo commercial and has since become a karaoke staple.

It’s also popular as a wedding song, especially among younger generations.

With its straightforward high-tone vocals that strike a chord, it’s one of ONE OK ROCK’s most beloved love songs.

Give me a freakish kissGesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome. – Give Me a Savage Kiss

This song was written as the opening theme for “Around 30-chan Uncensored,” which aired on TV Tokyo in July 2014.

The key point is that the lyrics are written from two perspectives: a woman’s and a man’s.

If you read them closely, you can clearly see how their feelings are missing each other.

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Kyuso Nekokami – “Happy Ponkotsu” MUSIC VIDEO

A song titled “Happy Ponkotsu,” meaning “Lovable Screwup.” Just as the title suggests, it’s packed with a positive message: even if you’re a screwup, it’s okay—you can still live a happy life.

Listening to it when you’re down after messing up at work will lift your spirits.

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Hallucigenia / Chevon [Lyric Video]

Chevon, a rising rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido, was formed around lead vocalist Mayu Tanikinu.

They’re known for their crisp guitar rock sound and lyrics that are both cynical and philosophical.

In 2022, just a year after they began, they performed at JOIN ALIVE 2022.

On their co-headlining tour “Daikoushin,” Mayu Tanikinu’s monster-level vocal prowess became a hot topic.

Drawing on a wide musical range from classical to rap, they aim to create songs that hit you on a visceral level.

Their lyric videos express a unique worldview through visuals as well.

Women in their 20s thinking about going to a festival—why not let Chevon’s live show move you to the core?

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

You could say this song is synonymous with BUMP OF CHICKEN.

Even if people don’t know the band well, many probably know the song Tentai Kansoku (Stargazing)! It sings about the narrator’s current feelings as they look up at the starry sky with “you.”

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Negoto – Loop [Official Music Video]

A four-piece girls’ band from Chiba that began their career as a high school band.

Negoto has captivated a wide audience with a unique sound that fuses indie rock and synth-pop.

Since their major-label debut in September 2010, they’ve performed at numerous large-scale festivals and established a reputation as a skilled, high-caliber band.

They also put great care into their music videos and artwork, projecting a striking visual identity.

In 2008, they received the Jury’s Special Prize at Senkou Riot 2008.

They were active across various scenes, including providing a song for an au commercial.

Skillfully incorporating elements of electronica and dance music, they built a distinctive world with clear, airy vocals and poetic lyrics.

Highly recommended for music fans seeking a compelling blend of technopop and rock.

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Kinoko Teikoku “Spring and Asura” (with lyrics)

This song has a shocking opening line.

It’s included on the 2013 album “eureka.” You can feel raw, aggressive emotions like hatred and anger laid bare—and those exposed feelings shake your heart intensely.