Japanese musical quartets

, stylized as '''L'Arc〜en〜Ciel and abbreviated as Laruku''', is a Japanese rock band formed in Osaka in 1991 by bassist Tetsuya and vocalist Hyde. Following the departure of original members Hiro and Pero, guitarist Ken and drummer Sakura were recruited to replace them in 1992 and 1993, respectively. While they first got their start as a visual kei band, L'Arc-en-Ciel have not had any association with the movement since their major label debut in 1994. Sakura left the band in 1997 and was replaced by Yukihiro in January 1998, completing the current line-up.

Japanese rock band

Japanese rock band

Japanese band

Japanese all-female rock band

Japanese alternative rock band

Glay (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese rock band formed in Hakodate in 1988. The core four members, vocalist Teru, guitarists Takuro and Hisashi, and bassist Jiro, have been together since 1992. Primarily composing songs in the rock and pop genres, they have also arranged songs using elements from a variety of other genres, including progressive rock, punk, gothic rock, electronic, R&B, folk, gospel, reggae, and ska. Originally a visual kei band, the group slowly shifted to less dramatic attire through the years. With five million copies sold, Glay's 1997 compilation album Review is the fif

Japanese heavy metal band

Japanese instrumental rock band

Japanese rock band

is a Japanese rock band who debuted independently in 2003 and signed with Toshiba EMI's Virgin Records label in 2005. The band's name, Radwimps, was formed from two English slang terms, "rad" and "wimp". According to the band, the coined word had several meanings, including "excellent weakling" and "superlative coward".

Japanese rock group

Japanese girl group

'''D'espairsRay (formerly stylized as DéspairsRay, D'ESPAIRSRAY or +DéspairsRay+''') is a Japanese visual kei heavy metal band active from 1999 to 2011. The lineup of Hizumi on vocals, Karyu on guitar, Zero on bass and Tsukasa on drums remained the same, with the group having released four full-length records, three EPs and thirteen singles. Outside Japan, D'espairsRay have toured Europe and North America and had domestic releases in those territories.

Japanese band

Hanabie. (Japanese: 花冷え。) is a Japanese metalcore band from Tokyo, formed in 2015. The band consists of singer Yukina, guitarist/singer Matsuri, bassist Hettsu, and drummer Chika. Their music combines metalcore, hardcore punk, and nu metal, with influences from electronica, J-pop and contemporary culture centered around Harajuku district in a style self-described as "Harajuku-core".

is a Japanese heavy metal band from Osaka, who released their first album in 1999.

Japanese punk rock band

Timelesz (stylized as timelesz, formerly known as Sexy Zone) is an eight-member Japanese boy band managed by Starto Entertainment (formerly of Johnny & Associates).

Japanese rock group

SiM (Silence iz Mine) are a Japanese metalcore band from Kanagawa Prefecture formed in 2004. The band currently consists of MAH (vocals), SHOW-HATE (guitar), SIN (bass), and GODRi (drums). Their musical style mixes Nu metal, alternative, hip hop, ska, reggae, dub, and punk with rebellious lyrics (mostly in English) and songs with attitude.

Japanese rock band

Japanese female vocal/dance group

Japanese math-rock band

Japanese musical group

Japanese rock band

Japanese folk rock band (1969-1972)

Japanese band

Japanese band

Ellegarden (stylized as ELLEGARDEN and abbreviated ) is a Japanese rock band formed in December 1998 in Chiba Prefecture. Its lineup consists of vocalist/guitarist Takeshi Hosomi, guitarist Shinichi Ubukata, bassist Yuichi Takada, and drummer Hirotaka Takahashi. After releasing five studio albums, including the Oricon number one Eleven Fire Crackers (2006), the band announced an indefinite hiatus in 2008. In May 2018, Ellegarden announced a reunion and held their first national tour in 10 years.

Lareine (French for "The Queen"; stylized as LAREINE) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1994. The band's name was derived from vocalist and sole-constant member Kamijo's interest in French history, specifically Queen Marie Antoinette. In 1999 the group signed to Sony, later in 2000 when all other members left, Kamijo created Applause Records. After a number of line-up changes and the release of several albums, EPs and singles, the group disbanded in 2007.

is a male Japanese music group consisting of four members, Uratanuki, Shima, Tonari no Sakata (Aho no Sakata) and Senra. The group's name was created from a combination of the members' names. They are mainly active on YouTube.

Japanese musical group

Japanese rock band (2010-)

'''D'erlanger (stylized as D'ERLANGER') is a Japanese rock band from Kyoto Prefecture, formed in 1983 by guitarist Cipher and bassist Seela. While they originally played speed and power metal, after recruiting drummer Tetsu and vocalist Kyo they switched to a punk rock sound for their debut album La Vie En Rose in 1989. Although it was on an indie label, it sold out and was reissued three times that year, earning them a major label record deal with BMG Japan the following year. They released Basilisk'' in March 1990 and it reached the top five on the charts. However, in December the group sudd

Japanese heavy metal band

Japanese band

Spyair (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese rock band from Nagoya, formed in 2005. The band consists of Yuji "UZ" Nakai (guitar, programming), Kenji "Momiken" Momiyama (bass guitar, leader), Kenta Sasabe (drums) and Yosuke (vocals). The band's name was determined in one shot by the members, which came from the word spyware, a type of computer virus.

Japanese rock band

Deluhi (stylized as DELUHI) was a Japanese visual kei metal band, formed in 2008, by guitarist Leda who recruited Juri as vocalist when the band Grave Seed they made was renamed. Leda was previously bassist for the power metal band Galneryus, going by the name Yu-To.

is a Japanese visual kei metal band formed in 2003.

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Japanese band

Japanese band (2002-2010)

is a Japanese girl group consisting of Kano Fujihira, Soyoka Yoshida, Tsugumi Aritomo, and Momoe Mori. It was formed in 2019, when all the members were 15 years old. In addition to music, they have been involved in modeling, acting, and other activities while focusing on their "Japanese Classy Crush" concept. The members actively participate in the group's creative aspects. They are represented by the talent agency Amuse Inc. and are signed with the record label Avex Trax.

, is a Japanese visual kei metal band initially formed in May 2013 but restarted in February 2015. The group are an independent band under their own label, Faizh Music, consisting of members Ricko, Sena, the composer/songwriter, Boogie and Zyean. They have released 8 albums (1 studio album, 6 mini-albums and 1 greatest hits) and 12 singles so far. Jiluka were titled as "", but later changed to "Electro Gothic Metal (EGM)".

Boøwy ( ; stylized as BOØWY) was a Japanese rock band formed in Takasaki, Gunma in 1981. The classic lineup of vocalist Kyosuke Himuro, guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei, bassist Tsunematsu Matsui, and drummer Makoto Takahashi reached legendary status in Japan during the 1980s.

is a Japanese all-female band.

Japanese musical group

Japanese musical group; rock band

Japanese band

Japanese rock band (1991-2003)

Japanese band

Japanese musical group; rock band

Japanese visual kei band

was a Japanese punk metal band formed in Tokyo in 1981. Although the guitar style resembled heavy metal in many aspects, G.I.S.M. was one of the first Japanese hardcore bands, while at the same time drawing influence from the early industrial/avant-garde music scene—something uncommon in punk bands at that time.

Japanese musical group; rock band

Japanese band

Japanese band