Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 20s

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

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

This is a rearranged version of the children’s song “Picnic.” Many people have probably heard it as the song from the au commercial.

I think a lot of people discovered WANIMA through this track.

It’s a song true to its title that encourages you to try anything and do your best.

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Quruli – Miracle

This is the song chosen as the theme for the film “Miracle.” When I listen to it, I can’t help but think how truly difficult it is to convey one’s heart in words.

I find myself relaxing into Shigeru Kishida’s wistful vocals and the lyrics, each line resonating deeply in my chest.

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Ao – Time Capsule [Official MV]

A delivering emotional rock sound, Ao is a three-woman band formed in April 2024.

The band was launched by its central figure, Zarame, in pursuit of new musical expression.

Zarame’s warm, powerful vocals combined with the driving sound created by Momo and maki have captured the hearts of many music fans.

Their nationwide eight-city tour, the “Beyond Baby Blue tour,” ran from October to November 2024, traveling from Shibuya to Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sendai, and concluded with a solo show at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM.

Taking its name from “Ao,” meaning blue—symbolizing youth and new beginnings—the band pours an unyielding spirit of dreams and hope into their songs.

Ao is highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy music with a positive outlook.

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Spitz / Cherry

Wouldn’t it be fair to call this a classic? Just from the opening lines, it feels like a breakup song and tugs at the heartstrings, but for some reason the chorus fills you with a sense of happiness.

With its buoyant beat and gentle vocals that soothe the soul, it’s a masterpiece by Spitz.

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Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Happy Wedding Pre-Song” Music Video

This song is portrayed from a third-person perspective that irresponsibly teases a couple who are doing great together.

The fresh angle is really interesting.

For people who love bands, it might be a new kind of wedding song.

If you play it at a wedding, it seems like it would dry the tears and lift the mood.