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Recommended Japanese bands with female vocals

Bands with female vocalists are wonderful—not just for their singing, but also for the expressiveness they bring to the music, lyrics, and every aspect of their performance, in ways only women can.

For that reason, I think many people are looking for recommendations of bands with female vocalists.

In this article, I’ll introduce some great bands with female singers! I’ve picked a wide range—from cool, hard-rocking bands that can hold their own against any male act, to groups known for their beauty and elegance.

Let’s dive right in!

Recommended Japanese female-vocal bands (91–100)

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OreSkaBand – “Tsumasaki”
Toe-tip ORESKABAND

An all-female, six-member girls’ ska band.

Formed by six classmates, most of whom were in their middle school brass band.

Their lively offbeat rhythms, characteristic of ska, blend comfortably with bright, cheerful horns.

Their stage isn’t limited to Japan—they’ve debuted in the United States and deliver stunning live performances around the world.

put on a false front; play innocent; pretend to be nice (literally: “to wear a cat,” meaning to feign meekness)MOSHIMO

MOSHIMO “Nekokaburu” LIVE (May 19, 2018, TSUTAYA O-EAST)
Pretending to be nice, MOSHIMO

A four-piece rock band formed in 2006.

Until April 2015, they performed under the name “CHEESE CAKE,” but with lineup changes they adopted their current band name.

Their catchy, multifaceted sound and the cute vocals of Saki Iwabuchi have earned them support from younger audiences.

Their lyrics, which depict women’s feelings with realism, are also popular.

Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tie

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band - “Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 5
Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planet Kessoku Band

Kessoku Band has become popular well beyond the confines of being a fictional band from an anime, drawing the attention of many music fans.

They’re a girls’ band that appears in the 2022 anime adaptation of the hit manga Bocchi the Rock!, made up of four high school girls including the protagonist and guitarist, Hitori Goto.

The live house in Shimokitazawa featured in the show has become a pilgrimage site for anime fans, evoking a phenomenon reminiscent of K-On! over a decade ago.

The secret to their success, much like K-On!, lies in the sheer quality of the songs themselves.

Their debut album, Kessoku Band, released in 2022, topped the Oricon charts.

It includes a cover of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s “Rolling Stone, Morning Comes to You,” and the solid band ensemble provided by seasoned session musicians, along with a set of tracks that recall the lineage of Japanese rock since the 2000s, has captured the hearts of music lovers.

The singing voice of Ikuyo Kita’s voice actor, Ikumi Hasegawa, is wonderful as well.

Don’t let preconceptions about “an in-anime band” hold you back—give their music a listen.

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Hanabie. – Pardon Me, I Have to Go Now – Music Video [HANABIE.]
Excuse me for leaving before you. A chilly snap during the cherry-blossom season.

In November 2023, the hugely popular British band Bring Me The Horizon launched a new music festival called NEX_FEST, and among the lineup that drew attention from Western rock fans was Hanabie.

, a four-woman loud rock band made up of Gen Z members.

Many people may have discovered them through their song “Pardon Me, I Have to Go Now,” which had surpassed 3.

6 million views on YouTube as of July 2023.

Their phrases that evoke a hint of traditional Japanese flavor, the versatile vocal performances that deliver aggressive growls alongside catchy melodies, and the mosh-worthy heavy sound all signaled the birth of a new-generation girls’ band.

Although their drummer Sae left the band in April 2023, they welcomed Chika as a new member the following month, and they’ve been racing at the forefront of the scene as Japan’s most talked-about loud rock band.

With chaotic song structures reminiscent of Maximum the Hormone in their prime, pop sensibilities that don’t cling solely to heaviness, an abundance of charm and catchiness, and members with idol-like appeal, they have all the makings of a breakout—definitely one to watch!

Come onBUGY CRAXONE

BUGY CRAXONE「Come on」MV
Come onBUGY CRAXONE

A four-piece co-ed band formed in Sapporo in 1997.

They made their major-label debut in 1999 with “Pistol and Angel.” In 2003, they launched ZubRockA RECORDS, serving as both their label and management.

Four years later, they joined Northern Blossom Records, a label run by Nachizumi Mashiko of Dohatsuten, and have been active under its banner.

With the motto, “In the North, blossoms come late, but they always bloom,” the band continues to perform energetically through tours and events.

Beyond their sound, vocalist Yukiko Suzuki’s distinctive, cool voice will stick with you after just one listen!

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“Lorraine” / KAREN
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Formed by members of the rock bands ART-SCHOOL and downy, the group featured the female singer Achico on vocals.

Their music centered on pop rock and post-rock.

Achico’s clear yet subtly distinctive voice was a major draw.

They developed a refined pop sound but disbanded in 2010.

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Formed by a stellar lineup—Miki Furukawa and Kouji Nakamura from former SUPERCAR, Hisako Tabuchi from NUMBER GIRL, and Kensuke Ushio, who has worked extensively on music for anime.

They create pop music that fuses band sounds with electronic music.

Miki Furukawa’s vocals are seriously addictive.