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Popular Female Vocal Bands [2025]

When you think of female-fronted bands, which ones come to mind?

In today’s Japanese rock scene, there are countless female-vocal bands thriving—like SHISHAMO, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, Hump Back, and Polkadot Stingray.

The explosive energy of male vocals is undeniably cool, but the unique brilliance and swagger that only female vocals can bring are wonderful, too.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of popular female-vocal bands all at once.

We’re also highlighting up-and-coming artists that deserve special attention right now, so enjoy discovering something new alongside your favorite bands!

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Popular Female Vocal Bands [2025]
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1eastUnchainedLOVEBITESThe rise of the female metal band LOVEBITES
2eastBecause the sun will rise againGreen Yellow SocietyThe vocalist of Ryokuoushoku Shakai has a powerful voice.
3eastupsetHump BackA girls' rock band from Osaka that moves audiences
4eastTime capsuleAoEmotional rock band, Ao
5eastAlchemillaLegal LilyGirls rock band from Tokyo
6eastSmoke of LoveChatmonchyA representative presence in the girls’ rock band scene
7eastYou can keep it vague.Hitsuji BungakuHitsujibungaku: captivated by transparent yet rich music
8eastjerseySabasisterSabasister, a girls’ band brimming with individuality
9eastOver DriveJUDY AND MARYThe Trajectory of JUDY AND MARY and Their Musical Influence
10eastTwilightHakubiA three-piece band from Kyoto that keeps you company through the night
11eastFoolsGLIM SPANKYGLIM SPANKY’s gritty rock sound
12eastdollChilli Beans.Chilli Beans., the girl band that represents the Reiwa era
13eastthe usualKaneyori MasaruA girls’ band from Osaka chasing youthful rock
14eastI…beautiful nightAtarayo, a female band known for the appeal of their heartrending lyrics
15eastAt least for today.TETORAThe appeal of TETORA, a three-member band from Osaka
16eastSTRONGERdizzy sunfistThe appeal of the melodic punk band Dizzy Sunfist
17eastioliteAwesome City ClubAwesome, a big influence on the J-POP scene
18eastTokyoMushroom EmpireKinoko Teikoku, a captivating rock band
19eastA False StorychakraA four-piece girls’ band from Hachioji, on the rise
20eastHey, darling.tsukimi (moon viewing; also used for dishes featuring egg, e.g., “tsukimi udon” referring to an egg resembling the moon)Tsukimi, a gal rock band from Fukushima
21easthide and seekPolkadot StingrayA talented, accomplished rock band from Fukuoka
22eastMIRRORSCANDALThe girl band SCANDAL that grows through their own original songs
23eastOrangeRed ParkA unique band formed by senior and junior high school students
24eastGIGCHIANZThe alternative rock girl band CHIANZ
25eastRevolveryonigeyonige, known for their distorted guitars and powerful vocals
26eastUltramarine DaysTokyo IncidentsRingo Sheena's band resumes activity with a diverse musical style
27eastJudgement DayLOVEBITESA one-of-a-kind heavy metal girls' band
28eastSpring ThiefYorushikaYorushika: Their unique album production is making waves
29eastLife is short, fall in love, young maiden.MOSHIMOThe uniquely individual female-vocal band from Fukuoka, CHEMISTRY, is captivating.
30eastNight Parade of One Hundred DemonsHello SleepwalkersA male-and-female vocal band with triple guitars
31eastInterrupted breathdripPotari is a passionate girls’ rock band from Aichi.
32eastDOUNARUNO!?SpecialThanksA four-piece girls' band with a melodic punk sound
33eastUTOPIAFINLANDSThe band's vocals and melody are captivating.
34eastOH!SHISHAMOA girls’ rock band that inspires energy and empathy
35eastsalad bowlAoooAooo is a musical collective of distinctive members.
36eastCharonsleep-talkingA four-piece band born in the Heisei era with a unique musical style.
37eastendless StoryBAND-MAIDThe rise of maid-costume bands and their popularity overseas
38eastFor Whom Does CHAKAPOCO Toll?NekraitokiA diverse, musically versatile pop band from Osaka with a rich sense of individuality.
39eastMoonFLOWER FLOWERThe appeal of the rock band formed by YUI
40eastFriendsREBECCAREBECCA is a representative band of the second band boom.
41eastOpen Up My HeartThe Winking OwlA rock band formed by two Japanese-European mixed-race members
42eastCRY OUTTRiDENTThe appeal of the girls’ rock band TRiDENT
43eastAngelRubensRubens, a fusion of J-POP and alternative
44east99.974℃tricotThe captivating music of tricot, masters of irregular time signatures
45eastHoliday heaven35.7Catchy music from the exhilarating band 35.7
46eastyou may crawlSchool Food PunishmentA music band with transparency and inner strength
47eastmilk boySilent SirenReader-model band thrives with a focus on musicality.
48eastMATATABISTEPPassee piedA distinctive rock band fused with classical music.
49eastSunDrop’sA five-member all-female band from Hokkaido
50eastFuzzy NavelConton CandyA high school–originated band, popular for its catchy songs.
51eastMPRINCESS PRINCESSPrincess Princess, a girl band that represents Japan
52eastThere will be love there -A Place with Love-the brilliant greenArtist Tomoko Kawase’s band, with a diverse musicality
53eastZenBAND-MAIDA band whose charm lies in the gap between maid outfits and rock
54eastAfter the DreamGARNET CROWGARNET CROW, known for Detective Conan theme songs
55eastMusicaBrandy War ChroniclesYoung rock band from Osaka draws attention with innovative music
56eastno oneAnt with spines but without stingsA girls' band that blends anime with reality
57eastThunder soundGinA four-member rock band with a distinctive singing voice and musical style
58eastLimit Lovers 2015SHOW-YAThe appeal of the all-female rock band SHOW-YA
59eastIt is fine weather today.Do As InfinityDo As Infinity, a two-person unit, disbands and reunites
60eastBlade of RetaliationWagakki BandAn innovative band that fuses traditional Japanese instruments with rock
61eastStand by Methe peggiesA charming three-piece girls' band from Tokyo
62eastlightLOVE PSYCHEDELICOThe cool vocals of singer KUMI
63eastPivotSHAKALABBITSThe captivating world of the punk ska band, UKI
64eastThe Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyo-zaFormation and Music Activities of a Yokai Heavy Metal Band
65eastVicious spiral of confusionUNLIMITSA band with female twin vocals, moving music
66eastCrunchy!!Gacharic SpinGachapin’s distinctive and advanced musical skills
67eastVORACITYMYTH & ROIDMYTH & ROID is an innovative music expression unit.
68eastZero Comma, A Colorful WorldMASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGSMasudore, an alternative rock band
69eastEven beyond the EarthFriendsA five-member co-ed band with a diverse musical style
70eastI want to be your lover.Chou KyumeiCho Kyumei, a rising young band
71eastRock ’n’ RollTokyo Initial ImpulseThe raw sound and delicate allure of a four-woman punk band
72eastSoldier GirlsRick RackRick Rack is a talented band from Nara.
73eastYOU & IDOLTheory of RelativityRelativity theory, the overwhelming charm of Kushimaru Etsuko
74eastsentimentalyutoriMusic that sings about the youth and romance of the yutori generation
75eastLuckyLucie, TooA girls' band from Tochigi with a pure, graceful sound
76eastUtopiaAldiousThe aggressive, beautiful-women metal band Aldious
77eastNO,Thank You!After School Tea TimeThe girls’ band “Hōkago Tea Time” from K-On!
78eastlightning strikeswinnieAn emotional twin-vocal rock band
79eastIKIZAMAEast Of EdenA fusion band of metal and violin with a unique musical style
80eastEclairGenie HighThe Appeal of the Eccentric Band “Jenny High”
81eastSinging I Love You BabyDADARAYDADAEAY is a three-member band from Gesu no Kiwami Otome.
82eastDoubt first.Suborder PlatyrrhiniA reptile-style three-piece rock band, distinctive
83eastgive it backCö shu NieCö shu Nie is a rock band with fantastical music.
84eastPsychedelic LoverMow Mow Lulu GyabanMowmow LuLu Gyaban’s unique music
85eastfireworksTancobuchinA five-member girls’ band of twin sisters, drawing attention for their high-level musicianship.
86eastEsp feat. GOODMOODGOKUTAMTAMMusic from Tokyo influenced by R&B and dub
87eastFace The FearLonesome_BlueA next-generation rock band formed by voice actors
88eastCherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’A unique jazz music unit from Osaka
89eastStand Up and Scream ItfaithFAITH, a band that showcases diversity and musicianship
90eastTo you who taught me loveQuaifThe originality of a keyboard-driven dramatic pop band
91east366 daysHYHY, a band from Okinawa, and their heart-touching songs
92eastExcuse me, I’ll be leaving first.chill of early springHanabie draws attention at the Bring Me The Horizon festival
93eastNYBUGY CRAXONEA four-member rock band from Hokkaido with a unique sound
94eastpresentJITTERIN’JINNFrom Nara, the light and lively pop band Jitterin' Jinn
95eastS.O.SSandy Beach Surf CoasterA melodic hardcore punk band is active based in Aichi.
96eastN.E.O.CHAICHAI expresses self-affirmation through unique music
97eastThe Night Before GoodbyeYa Yu YoThe appeal of the four-member girls’ band Yayuyo
98eastR·I·O·TRAISE A SUILENRAISE A SUILEN is popular for their distinctive musical style.
99eastBeatnik Killers0.8 seconds and impact.A female band that shocked the rock world
100eastclosetaquarifaA rock band with a moon motif, a fantastical sonic world
101eastwindowCRCK/LCKSA captivating five-member band, Kurakura, with outstanding musicality
102eastHello YouthLONGMANLONGMAN from Ehime, a male-female twin-vocal band
103eastI hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori MasaruKaneyori Masaru, a girls' rock band from Osaka
104eastGuitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tieKessoku Band from the anime Bocchi the Rock!
105eastI ended up looking at my phone.Otoboke Beaver
I ended up looking at my phone.Otoboke Beaver
Otoboke Beaver draws attention with their unique musical style.
106eastcall of nowharueThe appeal of harue, a next-generation youth rock band
107eastsurround (as a verb); surround sound (when referring to audio/AV context)ClammbonClammbon: the charm of their unique pop sound
108eastTriangleChirinuruwowakaA unique musicality in Yuumi Nakashima’s band
109eastSamaland in the eveningUlulUA three-piece band that plays alternative rock
110eastThis is me.Draft KingStereopony gains a new appeal
111eastChainHead Phones PresidentThe appeal of the unique metal band Head Phones President
112eastrosemaryYou and the bandGirl band from Ehime gains attention with their unique music
113eastNoiseMio YamazakiA Tokyo-based, empathy-driven band with a female vocalist
114eastwaveAJICOSupergroup AJICO, featuring UA and four members, restarts
115eastKiss me right nowLINDBERGLINDBERG, a refreshing rock band that sprinted through the Heisei era
116eastGoodbye, Liarnolalanolala, a twin-vocal female band from Kyoto
117eastUrban NightCyntiaThe appeal of the women’s heavy metal band CYNTIA
118eastTake me to the ends of the earth!SEBASTIAN XUnique musicianship without guitar
119eastNude ~Nude~Vo Vo TauR&B group Vo Vo Tau, debuted in 2003
120eastCakesHomecomingsA four-member folk band from Kyoto Seika University
121eastGroovynightchildspotThe young band childspot is captivating.
122eastWe’ll meet again…KIX-SThe Appeal of KIX-S, a J-pop Band Representing the 1990s
123eastIn Love with the MirrorPraiseA band garnering attention for its distinctive music and praise
124eastWonderlandFLiPA female band with an authentic rock sound delivers a heart-stirring track.
125eastmayflyЯealA fluffy vibe but a rock band, ЯeaL
126eastdifferPop ChocolatThe influence of 90s music shines in the present
127eastCan’t StopMARMELLOMARMELLO’s innovative music is a must-listen.
128eastWhy, why, why?Split BoBA young girls' rock band from Nagoya.
129eastMushroom EnthusiastMushroom HotelMarianne Shinonome’s pop music collective
130eastGoodbye, subcultureUrbangarde
Goodbye, subcultureUrbangarde
The avant-garde band with a pathological worldview, URBANGARDE
131eastShinzo BakuBaku OchokochoiBimBamBoomA female band that interprets funk music in their own way
132eastNo StarSeagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss HerA band with grunge and feminine allure
133eastfestivalTsushimamireSuccesses and Challenges of a Popular Girls' Band
134eastLoud Twin StarsDOLL$BOXXThe female hard rock band DOLL$BOX
135eastLaw of AttractionShe Her Her HersA Tokyo band that incorporates city pop
136eastBeyond the TearsStereoponySTEREOPONY, a girls' rock band from Okinawa