Recommended Japanese bands with female vocals

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

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)

Time lagTsushimamire

TsuShiMaMiRe / Time Lag Music Video

Time-lag Tsushimamire

TsuShiMaMiRe is an all-girl band formed in 1999 by members of a band club at Chiba University.

They successfully completed their first U.

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tour in 2004 and made their major-label debut in 2009.

Known as one of Japan’s premier live bands, they are also highly regarded in Europe and the United States.

While their songs are rooted in rock, many incorporate pop and catchy elements.

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I want to be your lover.Chou Kyumei

“I Want to Be Your Lover” Music Video / Cho Kyumei

“I Want to Be Your Lover” by Chokyuumei

A band name with such a curious ring to it makes you want to say it out loud a few times as soon as you see it, doesn’t it? Formed around 2020, Chōkyūmei is a four-piece centered on Rei—an alumna of the Showbi College of Music—who handles vocals as well as guitar and violin.

As of 2023, they’re one of the most talked-about young bands, widely seen as a sure bet for the next big breakthrough.

Many people likely discovered them through tie-ins such as March Bride, the theme song for the 2022 TV drama Ase to Sekken based on a popular manga, or Light Up Your Heart!, the ending theme for the drama Hey, Handsome Guys, Eat! that aired the same year.

Their supple band ensemble—underpinned by the high-level skills of every member—Rei’s expressive, ear-catching vocals and melodies, and the songs born from their lyrics are highly pop while brimming with rich ideas in the details, capturing the real lives of young people living in the 2020s.

If you’re into piano-driven pop, they’re definitely worth a listen.

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Recommended Japanese female-vocal bands (101–110)

COLD HEATdetroit7

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An alternative rock band formed in 2001 by vocalist Tomomi Nabana.

They have opened for and co-headlined with many overseas artists, and in 2008 they embarked on the Japan Nite US Tour 2008, performing in seven cities across the United States.

In Japan, they have actively appeared at various festivals such as SUMMER SONIC and RISING SUN ROCK FES.

Drawing on their extensive experience performing abroad, the band is known for its Western-influenced sound and soulful vocals.

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SOSes!!Triampersand

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SOSes!! Triampersand

A five-piece rock band led by former GOLLBETTY frontwoman G-YUNcoSANDY, commonly abbreviated as “Torapa.” Their music blends pop rock with dance sounds, and G-YUNcoSANDY’s powerful yet cute vocals add even more color.

The catchy melodies are also delightfully pleasing.

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HypeHeavenstamp

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A mixture rock band that made their major debut in 2011.

Their sound overflows with a powerful groove that fuses guitar rock with dance music, and you’ll be blown away by vocalist Sally#Cinnamon’s straightforward, direct voice.

In recent years, they have also provided songs for Superfly.

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In conclusion

We introduced plenty of recommended bands with female vocals.

There were not only all-female girl bands, but also mixed-gender bands! The genres they play ranged from cool rock to jazz and beautiful ballads, and some bands had unique performance styles that really showcased their individuality.

If you’ve found a band you like, be sure to check out their other songs too! And if you’re in a band yourself and found a song you want to play, definitely give it a try!