Who's your oshi? A roundup of popular underground and live idols
They’re now known as “live idols,” but groups that centered their activities around live performances used to be called “underground idols,” right?
The term actually has a surprisingly long history—it originated in the 1990s!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of idol groups known as live idols (formerly underground idols) all at once.
We’ve picked out everything from groups that are already popular to up-and-coming acts likely to break through, so be sure to find a new favorite!
Playlist
| Who's your oshi? A roundup of popular underground and live idols | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Caramel SweetKamiyado |  play_arrow | The breadth of Kamiyado's songs and the appeal of their love songs |
| 2east | Fanfare☆Kamen Joshi |  play_arrow | Mask Girls’ new song has a positive theme |
| 3east | I’m crazy about youKiss Bee |  play_arrow | KissBee's razor-sharp performance is captivating |
| 4east | Mero-sama26-ji no masukareido |  play_arrow | Rapidly gaining popularity with the summer song of a group full of good-looking members |
| 5east | In the revolving worldmaneki kecha |  play_arrow | The new song by the Twin-Tail Association’s idol group is making waves |
| 6east | START DAYyumemiru adoresensu |  play_arrow | Yume Ad releases a youth-themed cheer song under a new lineup |
| 7east | An anonymous youth songwāsuta |  play_arrow | Wasuta’s Hazuki Graduation Single |
| 8east | poplarKaika |  play_arrow | KAIKA’s refined singing voice is captivating. |
| 9east | summer snowUguisu Kago |  play_arrow | Uguisukago is an idol group known for their intense live performances. |
| 10east | Our Scenariomugen no shinario |  play_arrow | A hidden-gem idol unit from Nagoya, brimming with charm |
| 11east | New Strangersora tob sakana |  play_arrow | Osakana, an idol group that gained popularity with their distinctive music |
| 12east | I won’t run away!!Yurumerumo! |  play_arrow | Captivating many with lyrics that aren't typical of an idol |
| 13east | Poi Poi Pacmasshirona kyanbasu |  play_arrow | Introduce Shirokyan’s songs and co-creation album |
| 14east | Girls LegendANDCRAZY BREAK |  play_arrow | And Crazy makes a comeback, with a new song on the verge of breaking big |
| 15east | WINGSukka |  play_arrow | ukka's upbeat song WINGS |
| 16east | Blossom declaration!Nanarando |  play_arrow | Wizard group unveils a new development with a rock song |
| 17east | double standardFirosofī no Dansu |  play_arrow | The growth and appeal of Philosophy no Dance |
| 18east | Elephunk GardenErefanku niwa |  play_arrow | Erega is an idol produced by zopp. |
| 19east | Shine! Sunshine Muscatansuryūmu |  play_arrow | Attraction of Idol Groups and Song Introductions |
| 20east | Brave SoulOsaka☆Shunkashuto |  play_arrow | A powerful rock song by an idol group originating from Kansai |
| 21east | Mileage Love SummerNiji no Conquistador |  play_arrow | NijiCon: diverse music and energetic activities |
| 22east | FiNAL DANCEFāsuto Samā Uika |  play_arrow | An artist from Osaka, active with a distinctive musical expression |
| 23east | Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | An idol group with a 'cute' theme |
| 24east | Pa Pi Pu Pe POP!Appare! |  play_arrow | Appare! is a pop group with a Harajuku Kawaii aesthetic. |