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!

Playlist

Popular Female Vocal Bands [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	UnchainedLOVEBITES		The rise of the female metal band LOVEBITES
2	Because the sun will rise againGreen Yellow Society		The vocalist of Ryokuoushoku Shakai has a powerful voice.
3	upsetHump Back		A girls' rock band from Osaka that moves audiences
4	Time capsuleAo		Emotional rock band, Ao
5	AlchemillaLegal Lily		Girls rock band from Tokyo
6	Smoke of LoveChatmonchy		A representative presence in the girls’ rock band scene
7	You can keep it vague.Hitsuji Bungaku		Hitsujibungaku: captivated by transparent yet rich music
8	jerseySabasister		Sabasister, a girls’ band brimming with individuality
9	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		The Trajectory of JUDY AND MARY and Their Musical Influence
10	TwilightHakubi		A three-piece band from Kyoto that keeps you company through the night
11	FoolsGLIM SPANKY		GLIM SPANKY’s gritty rock sound
12	dollChilli Beans.		Chilli Beans., the girl band that represents the Reiwa era
13	the usualKaneyori Masaru		A girls’ band from Osaka chasing youthful rock
14	I…beautiful night		Atarayo, a female band known for the appeal of their heartrending lyrics
15	At least for today.TETORA		The appeal of TETORA, a three-member band from Osaka
16	STRONGERdizzy sunfist		The appeal of the melodic punk band Dizzy Sunfist
17	ioliteAwesome City Club		Awesome, a big influence on the J-POP scene
18	TokyoMushroom Empire		Kinoko Teikoku, a captivating rock band
19	A False Storychakra		A four-piece girls’ band from Hachioji, on the rise
20	Hey, 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
21	hide and seekPolkadot Stingray		A talented, accomplished rock band from Fukuoka
22	MIRRORSCANDAL		The girl band SCANDAL that grows through their own original songs
23	OrangeRed Park		A unique band formed by senior and junior high school students
24	GIGCHIANZ		The alternative rock girl band CHIANZ
25	Revolveryonige		yonige, known for their distorted guitars and powerful vocals
26	Ultramarine DaysTokyo Incidents		Ringo Sheena's band resumes activity with a diverse musical style
27	Judgement DayLOVEBITES		A one-of-a-kind heavy metal girls' band
28	Spring ThiefYorushika		Yorushika: Their unique album production is making waves
29	Life is short, fall in love, young maiden.MOSHIMO		The uniquely individual female-vocal band from Fukuoka, CHEMISTRY, is captivating.
30	Night Parade of One Hundred DemonsHello Sleepwalkers		A male-and-female vocal band with triple guitars
31	Interrupted breathdrip		Potari is a passionate girls’ rock band from Aichi.
32	DOUNARUNO!?SpecialThanks		A four-piece girls' band with a melodic punk sound
33	UTOPIAFINLANDS		The band's vocals and melody are captivating.
34	OH！SHISHAMO		A girls’ rock band that inspires energy and empathy
35	salad bowlAooo		Aooo is a musical collective of distinctive members.
36	Charonsleep-talking		A four-piece band born in the Heisei era with a unique musical style.
37	endless StoryBAND-MAID		The rise of maid-costume bands and their popularity overseas
38	For Whom Does CHAKAPOCO Toll?Nekraitoki		A diverse, musically versatile pop band from Osaka with a rich sense of individuality.
39	MoonFLOWER FLOWER		The appeal of the rock band formed by YUI
40	FriendsREBECCA		REBECCA is a representative band of the second band boom.
41	Open Up My HeartThe Winking Owl		A rock band formed by two Japanese-European mixed-race members
42	CRY OUTTRiDENT		The appeal of the girls’ rock band TRiDENT
43	AngelRubens		Rubens, a fusion of J-POP and alternative
44	99.974℃tricot		The captivating music of tricot, masters of irregular time signatures
45	Holiday heaven35.7		Catchy music from the exhilarating band 35.7
46	you may crawlSchool Food Punishment		A music band with transparency and inner strength
47	milk boySilent Siren		Reader-model band thrives with a focus on musicality.
48	MATATABISTEPPassee pied		A distinctive rock band fused with classical music.
49	SunDrop’s		A five-member all-female band from Hokkaido
50	Fuzzy NavelConton Candy		A high school–originated band, popular for its catchy songs.
51	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess, a girl band that represents Japan
52	There will be love there -A Place with Love-the brilliant green		Artist Tomoko Kawase’s band, with a diverse musicality
53	ZenBAND-MAID		A band whose charm lies in the gap between maid outfits and rock
54	After the DreamGARNET CROW		GARNET CROW, known for Detective Conan theme songs
55	MusicaBrandy War Chronicles		Young rock band from Osaka draws attention with innovative music
56	no oneAnt with spines but without stings		A girls' band that blends anime with reality
57	Thunder soundGin		A four-member rock band with a distinctive singing voice and musical style
58	Limit Lovers 2015SHOW-YA		The appeal of the all-female rock band SHOW-YA
59	It is fine weather today.Do As Infinity		Do As Infinity, a two-person unit, disbands and reunites
60	Blade of RetaliationWagakki Band		An innovative band that fuses traditional Japanese instruments with rock
61	Stand by Methe peggies		A charming three-piece girls' band from Tokyo
62	lightLOVE PSYCHEDELICO		The cool vocals of singer KUMI
63	PivotSHAKALABBITS		The captivating world of the punk ska band, UKI
64	The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyo-za		Formation and Music Activities of a Yokai Heavy Metal Band
65	Vicious spiral of confusionUNLIMITS		A band with female twin vocals, moving music
66	Crunchy!!Gacharic Spin		Gachapin’s distinctive and advanced musical skills
67	VORACITYMYTH & ROID		MYTH & ROID is an innovative music expression unit.
68	Zero Comma, A Colorful WorldMASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS		Masudore, an alternative rock band
69	Even beyond the EarthFriends		A five-member co-ed band with a diverse musical style
70	I want to be your lover.Chou Kyumei		Cho Kyumei, a rising young band
71	Rock ’n’ RollTokyo Initial Impulse		The raw sound and delicate allure of a four-woman punk band
72	Soldier GirlsRick Rack		Rick Rack is a talented band from Nara.
73	YOU & IDOLTheory of Relativity		Relativity theory, the overwhelming charm of Kushimaru Etsuko
74	sentimentalyutori		Music that sings about the youth and romance of the yutori generation
75	LuckyLucie, Too		A girls' band from Tochigi with a pure, graceful sound
76	UtopiaAldious		The aggressive, beautiful-women metal band Aldious
77	NO,Thank You!After School Tea Time		The girls’ band “Hōkago Tea Time” from K-On!
78	lightning strikeswinnie		An emotional twin-vocal rock band
79	IKIZAMAEast Of Eden		A fusion band of metal and violin with a unique musical style
80	EclairGenie High		The Appeal of the Eccentric Band “Jenny High”
81	Singing I Love You BabyDADARAY		DADAEAY is a three-member band from Gesu no Kiwami Otome.
82	Doubt first.Suborder Platyrrhini		A reptile-style three-piece rock band, distinctive
83	give it backCö shu Nie		Cö shu Nie is a rock band with fantastical music.
84	Psychedelic LoverMow Mow Lulu Gyaban		Mowmow LuLu Gyaban’s unique music
85	fireworksTancobuchin		A five-member girls’ band of twin sisters, drawing attention for their high-level musicianship.
86	Esp feat. GOODMOODGOKUTAMTAM		Music from Tokyo influenced by R&B and dub
87	Face The FearLonesome_Blue		A next-generation rock band formed by voice actors
88	Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’		A unique jazz music unit from Osaka
89	Stand Up and Scream Itfaith		FAITH, a band that showcases diversity and musicianship
90	To you who taught me loveQuaif		The originality of a keyboard-driven dramatic pop band
91	366 daysHY		HY, a band from Okinawa, and their heart-touching songs
92	Excuse me, I’ll be leaving first.chill of early spring		Hanabie draws attention at the Bring Me The Horizon festival
93	NYBUGY CRAXONE		A four-member rock band from Hokkaido with a unique sound
94	presentJITTERIN’JINN		From Nara, the light and lively pop band Jitterin' Jinn
95	S.O.SSandy Beach Surf Coaster		A melodic hardcore punk band is active based in Aichi.
96	N.E.O.CHAI		CHAI expresses self-affirmation through unique music
97	The Night Before GoodbyeYa Yu Yo		The appeal of the four-member girls’ band Yayuyo
98	R·I·O·TRAISE A SUILEN		RAISE A SUILEN is popular for their distinctive musical style.
99	Beatnik Killers0.8 seconds and impact.		A female band that shocked the rock world
100	closetaquarifa		A rock band with a moon motif, a fantastical sonic world
101	windowCRCK/LCKS		A captivating five-member band, Kurakura, with outstanding musicality
102	Hello YouthLONGMAN		LONGMAN from Ehime, a male-female twin-vocal band
103	I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru, a girls' rock band from Osaka
104	Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tie		Kessoku Band from the anime Bocchi the Rock!
105	I ended up looking at my phone.Otoboke Beaver		Otoboke Beaver draws attention with their unique musical style.
106	call of nowharue		The appeal of harue, a next-generation youth rock band
107	surround (as a verb); surround sound (when referring to audio/AV context)Clammbon		Clammbon: the charm of their unique pop sound
108	TriangleChirinuruwowaka		A unique musicality in Yuumi Nakashima’s band
109	Samaland in the eveningUlulU		A three-piece band that plays alternative rock
110	This is me.Draft King		Stereopony gains a new appeal
111	ChainHead Phones President		The appeal of the unique metal band Head Phones President
112	rosemaryYou and the band		Girl band from Ehime gains attention with their unique music
113	NoiseMio Yamazaki		A Tokyo-based, empathy-driven band with a female vocalist
114	waveAJICO		Supergroup AJICO, featuring UA and four members, restarts
115	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		LINDBERG, a refreshing rock band that sprinted through the Heisei era
116	Goodbye, Liarnolala		nolala, a twin-vocal female band from Kyoto
117	Urban NightCyntia		The appeal of the women’s heavy metal band CYNTIA
118	Take me to the ends of the earth!SEBASTIAN X		Unique musicianship without guitar
119	Nude ~Nude~Vo Vo Tau		R&B group Vo Vo Tau, debuted in 2003
120	CakesHomecomings		A four-member folk band from Kyoto Seika University
121	Groovynightchildspot		The young band childspot is captivating.
122	We’ll meet again…KIX-S		The Appeal of KIX-S, a J-pop Band Representing the 1990s
123	In Love with the MirrorPraise		A band garnering attention for its distinctive music and praise
124	WonderlandFLiP		A female band with an authentic rock sound delivers a heart-stirring track.
125	mayflyЯeal		A fluffy vibe but a rock band, ЯeaL
126	differPop Chocolat		The influence of 90s music shines in the present
127	Can’t StopMARMELLO		MARMELLO’s innovative music is a must-listen.
128	Why, why, why?Split BoB		A young girls' rock band from Nagoya.
129	Mushroom EnthusiastMushroom Hotel		Marianne Shinonome’s pop music collective
130	Goodbye, subcultureUrbangarde		The avant-garde band with a pathological worldview, URBANGARDE
131	Shinzo BakuBaku OchokochoiBimBamBoom		A female band that interprets funk music in their own way
132	No StarSeagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her		A band with grunge and feminine allure
133	festivalTsushimamire		Successes and Challenges of a Popular Girls' Band
134	Loud Twin StarsDOLL$BOXX		The female hard rock band DOLL$BOX
135	Law of AttractionShe Her Her Hers		A Tokyo band that incorporates city pop
136	Beyond the TearsStereopony		STEREOPONY, a girls' rock band from Okinawa