Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 20s

Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES

Noragami ARAGOTO OP theme THE ORAL CIGARETTES “Kyouran Hey Kids!!” Music Video

This song is famous as the theme for the anime Noragami Aragoto.

With its up-tempo, danceable vibe, it’s extremely popular at live shows.

I honestly have no idea what the dance in the music video means—but including that, it’s incredibly cool.

Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Starlight Parade” Music Video

It’s a story-like song about going out on a sleepless night and stumbling upon a fun festival.

It’s based on something the vocalist, Fukase, actually experienced.

The lyrics compare things that disappear as civilization advances to the stars in the night sky.

Loverssumika

Lovers / sumika（Cover）

This song is packed with everything that makes sumika so appealing.

Even people who don’t usually like bands often say they love this track.

When I listen to it when I’m feeling down, its gentleness almost brings me to tears.

I found myself thinking that if I could think the way the lyrics do, I’d probably be popular.

Just the two of usRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Futari-goto [Official Music Video]

You could say this song is one of RADWIMPS’ signature love songs.

The conversational lyrics and vocals are so quintessentially RADWIMPS.

It’s a gentle song that feels like he’s telling his anxious girlfriend, “We’re going to be okay—don’t worry.”

Life is short, maidens, fall in love.CreepHyp

Life is short, fall in love, young maiden / CreepHyp

This is a track included on the major-label first album, “I thought I’d be loved for my whole life until I die.” The lyrics are extreme, but it’s actually a very pure song.

It’s a quintessential CreepHyp piece that contrasts a heavy theme with a bright, upbeat sound.

DECIDEDUVERworld

UVERworld 『DECIDED』Short Ver.

This is a song released in 2017 as UVERworld’s 31st single.

It was written as the theme song for the live-action film Gintama, based on the hugely popular manga.

The film’s worldview is firmly reflected in the song’s theme of “each person’s resolve.”

MiskasazuMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – “Miskasazu” Lyric Video

This is a song that sings about a feeling with no name.

It’s a rock number that gives voice to those uncontrollable emotions—like a life that won’t go your way or the confusion of love.

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GREEN APPLE’s bright, pop tunes are charming, but songs like this, which touch on the darker corners of the heart, are cool in their own way.