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Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 20s

Men in their 20s range from hardcore festival lovers to people who don’t know much about bands at all.

I’d like to introduce some recommended Japanese bands that are sure to get anyone hyped, no matter which camp you’re in.

There are plenty of heart-throbbing bands out there!

Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 20s (61–70)

Liars do as they please.Arusuteiku

Alstake – Liars Do As They Please – Music Video
Liars do as they please.Arusuteiku

Arstake, a band from Okayama Prefecture, was formed by guitarist-vocalist Yoshiaki Hidaka during his high school years.

After subsequent member changes, drummer Amu and bassist Non joined, shaping the current Arstake lineup.

Their sound is defined by a solid, low-centered rhythm and distorted, driving guitar—seriously cool.

In 2021, they released their first single, “Usotsuki wa Katte,” exclusively through Tower Records, and in 2022 they put out their first nationally distributed release, the album “A.”

Happy PonkotsuKyūso Nekokami

Kyuso Nekokami – “Happy Ponkotsu” MUSIC VIDEO
Happy PonkotsuKyūso Nekokami

Kyuso Nekokami is a power pop-rock band known for their catchy sound.

They formed in Hyogo Prefecture in 2009.

This song carries a positive message that it’s okay to fail.

They’re a band that puts a smile on listeners’ faces.

I was deceived by Mikako Yamaguchi.Gubbai Fujiyama

Goodbye Fujiyama / I Was Tricked by Mikako Yamaguchi
I was deceived by Mikako Yamaguchi.Gubbai Fujiyama

As you might guess from their name, they’re a rock band from Yamanashi Prefecture.

The catchy guitar riff in the intro grabs your heart in an instant.

Their straightforward vocals have a certain feminine quality that’s really appealing.

They write many songs about heartbreak—on their 2017 album, 6 out of the 7 tracks are breakup songs.

ding-dong ditchKontenporarīna seikatsu

Contemporary Life / Ding-Dong Ditch [MUSIC VIDEO]
ding-dong ditchKontenporarīna seikatsu

They are a rock band from Osaka.

Ren Asahi, the vocalist and guitarist, is a multi-talented artist who not only writes lyrics and composes music but also creates the artwork and fonts used in their music videos, and even works on Nico Nico Douga as the Vocaloid producer “Ishifuro.” Aya Fujita, the bassist, is said to be following him, captivated by his talent.

melancholysaidāgāru

Cidergirl “Melancholy” Music Video
melancholysaidāgāru

They’re a band aiming for a sound that fizzes away like carbonated bubbles.

None of the members show their faces online, shrouding them in mystery.

Well, that’s a bit of an exaggeration—according to the members, they’re just hiding because they’d be embarrassed if their hometown friends found out.

A cheeky comment, isn’t it?

Isn’t this kind of thing weird?domiko

domico / Isn't This Strange? (Official Video)
Isn't this kind of thing weird?domiko

They’re a rock band consisting of two members: vocal/guitar and drums.

Despite having only two people, their songs have remarkable depth and are highly addictive.

In live performances, they record the guitar riffs and layer additional guitar parts to create a thicker sound.

There’s a certain sense of nostalgia in their melodies and tempos.

C.S.L.Nerd Magnet

Nerd Magnet “C.S.L.” (Official Music Video | Nerd Magnet – C.S.L.)
C.S.L. Nerd Magnet

They’re a rock band from Osaka.

Their music blends the best of emotional, power-pop, and guitar rock.

It’s catchy yet tinged with a certain wistfulness that leaves an impression.

Their sound calls to mind the British band WEEZER.

They’re a band known to those in the know.