Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 20s

Suicide Girlamanojac

Amanojac “Suicide Girl” Music Video

A three-piece band, amanojac was formed by three classmates from the Nagoya School of Music & Dance.

Their standout appeal lies in a stable, polished sound backed by the exceptional performance skills you’d expect from conservatory-trained musicians.

They’re also notable for their rare twin-vocal setup, with bassist Fumiya Kiriyama and guitarist Shou Ootake alternating as lead vocalists.

Unfortunately, drummer Ranko left the band in May 2023.

Since then, they have continued as a three-piece with the help of support drummers.

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To whom it may concern — I tried composing a song using only the test scribbles they had at the stationery store.the peggies

[World’s First!] To Whom It May Concern, I — I tried making a song using only the test scribbles found at a stationery store. / the peggies

They’re a girls’ rock band formed by classmates from junior high school.

This song is a clever concept piece created using only the words written on test-scribble papers collected from try-out writing corners at stationery stores across the country.

The theme is “Turning everyone in the world into a lyricist.” The vocals are cute, aren’t they?

Fashion OperationNekura Tōkī

Nekraitalkie MV 'Fashion Strategy'

They’re a rock band from Osaka.

Guitarist Asahi was captivated by vocalist Mossa’s voice and scouted her, leading to the band’s formation.

While the lyrics tend to be on the gloomy side, their signature lies in the sound design that maximizes each member’s sense of catchiness and pop appeal.

Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei

Polkadot Stingray “Telecaster Stripe” MV

They’re a rock band from Fukuoka.

The band’s name is taken from a species of stingray that bears venom.

The vocalist, Shizuku, is heavily influenced by Ringo Sheena.

They’re also known for their musicianship, including cool guitar riffs and a solid, reliable rhythm section.

RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – “Rickenbacker” Music Video

They’re a girls’ rock band from Tokyo.

In terms of genre, their sound leans toward shoegaze.

Their distinctive lyrics are captivating, creating a world that feels fantastical yet real.

The vocals—especially the high notes—are expansive and clear, with a somewhat ennui-tinged quality.

fuckin’ so tiredyoru no honki dansu

Yoru no Honki Dance “fuckin’ so tired” November 29, 2014 at UMEDA Shangri-La

They’re a rock band from Kyoto.

True to their name, they produce a lot of dance music.

When they perform this song live, the vocalist sometimes jumps down into the crowd mid-song to sing and dance wildly with the audience.

However, they get lost in larger venues, so this performance is limited to smaller club settings (“hako”).

The Washing Machine, You, and the Radiomakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “The Washing Machine, You, and the Radio” MV

They are a five-piece rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture, all graduates of music college.

With strong vocals and musicianship, their songs are highly addictive.

“Sentakuki to Kimi to Radio” is a danceable four-on-the-floor rock number that makes your body sway just by listening.

Comedian Wagyu and singer aiko have both praised their music.