Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 20s

Before foundationFirst Love is Never Returned

First Love is Never Returned “Before the Foundation” (Official Music Video)

The five-piece band First Love is Never Returned, hailing from Hokkaido, is bringing a fresh breeze to the music scene.

Blending pop, R&B, and indie rock into an all-encompassing pop sound, they’re winning over fans’ hearts.

After officially kicking off in 2023, they have released several tracks including “POP OUT!” Their rising profile includes opening the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL.

Lead vocalist Kazuki Ishida’s “love-struck voice” captivates a wide range of listeners.

In 2024, they were selected for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2024,” heightening expectations as next-generation artists.

They’re a recommended band for festival and music event lovers, as well as anyone looking to discover new music.

fryagainMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION「FLY AGAIN」 (Official Video)

I discovered MAN WITH A MISSION through this song.

It’s a track they often play live, and during the chorus the crowd raises both arms in unison, dancing and singing along—a danceable fan favorite.

It’s a stylish, cool song where EDM and rock fit together perfectly.

Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls - “Clap Your Hands”

Many fans say this might be the purest song in the band’s history.

Not everything goes smoothly, but the message of keeping your head up and moving forward comes through loud and clear.

The members floating in the music video look like they’re having so much fun—and they’re adorable.

Become a flowerflumpool

flumpool - Become a Flower (Music Video)

It was used as a mobile carrier’s commercial jingle and was also flumpool’s major-label debut song.

The orchestral sound is striking and draws you in from the very intro.

The wistful lyrics, along with the warm yet energetic vocals, resonate deeply.

Not reflected in the eyesindigo la End

indigo la End – Not Reflected in Your Eyes

Unlike the tricky musical style of Gesu no Kiwami Otome., the other band in which Enon Kawatani serves as vocalist, this is straightforward guitar rock.

It’s a song that wishes for “you” to quickly find a heart that wanders without being seen by anyone.

You can sense her earnest desire from the music video as well.

MusicSakanakushon

Sakanaction – Music (Music Video) - Best Album “Uozukan” (Release on 3/28)

This song features a pleasant four-on-the-floor bass drum rhythm that has been sounding at regular intervals since the intro.

The beat ticks away calmly like a heartbeat, but it suddenly surges partway through.

It’s a track that takes you to the next level when you hear it live or at a festival.

asking for the moonKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Naimono Nedari” Music Video

Once you hear the chorus even once, it won’t easily leave your head—this is a quintessentially danceable number by ANA-BOON.

The music video, themed around a man and woman missing each other emotionally, is also a must-see.

In the end, the woman looks exasperated and quickly walks away from the plaza where he’s singing.