J-pop

J-pop, short for Japanese pop, is a vibrant and eclectic music genre characterized by catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and a blend of traditional and modern instrumentation. Emerging in the 1990s, J-pop evolved from the Japanese idol music scene and drew influences from Western pop, rock, and electronic music. During the 2000s, J-pop gained widespread popularity, with its polished production, intricate vocal harmonies, and genre-bending experimentation. Culturally significant, J-pop reflects Japan's unique blend of traditional and modern culture, often incorporating elements of anime, manga, and video games. While sharing similarities with Western pop, J-pop is distinct in its lyrical themes, often focusing on introspection, relationships, and social commentary. Notable for its fusion of electronic and organic elements, J-pop has spawned various sub-genres, from the energetic and playful to the introspective and emotive, showcasing the genre's impressive versatility and creative range.

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9Lana
AK-69
ARISU
ASCA
AYA A.K.A PANDA
AYANE
Aile The Shota
Aili
Anly
Anri
Ayumu Imazu
B-Rain
BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI
BEGIN
Chizawa Q
Crystal Kay
DA PUMP
Darun Karwan
Donovan Morales
ELAIZA
GACKT
GINTA
GRe4N BOYZ
Gurman Gill
HANA
HATE and TEARS
Hanao
Hatsune Miku
Hey! Say! JUMP
Hiromitsu Kitayama
Ikusaburo Yamazaki
Ironmouse
JoJo Siwa
KAITO
Kagamine Rin
Kocchi no Kento
Kohmi Hirose
Koji Kikkawa
LE SSERAFIM
LIP×LIP
M!LK
MIYACHI
Megurine Luka
Mili
Misato Watanabe
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
NANO
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
ONEW
OSHIKIKEIGO
Perfume
REAL AKIBA BOYZ
ROKUDENASHI UNIVERSE
SHISHAMO
SIRUP
Sakura Fujiwara
Sara Kawai
Seiya Matsumuro
SennaRin
Shayne Orok
Sheena Ringo
Shota Shimizu
Sillyelly
SixTONES
Soala
Suchmos
Suisei
THE YELLOW MONKEY
TOOBOE
Taeko Onuki
Tama
Taro Hakase
This is LAST
Toshiki Kondo
UVERworld
Ulfuls
WANIMA
Yu Sakai
Yuki Leopard
ano
claquepot
idol program
kiki vivi lily
muque
natori
tonun
uruwashi
yama
≒JOY
九GANG
塞壬唱片-MSR
棗いつき
水槽
海蔵亮太
茉ひる
西山まりえ
轟はじめ
野田愛実
音羽-otoha-
LE SSERAFIM
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
YOASOBI
Kenshi Yonezu
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ヨルシカ
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Creepy Nuts
XG
Vaundy
CHANMINA
ONE OK ROCK
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
Hatsune Miku
Aimyon
RADWIMPS
Yuuri
ZEROBASEONE
SEKAI NO OWARI
ATLUS GAME MUSIC
King Gnu
Hikaru Utada
Tatsuya Kitani
LiSA
Lotus Juice
Da-iCE
Kana Nishino
SixTONES
Eve
Hoshimachi Suisei
SPITZ
natori
TREASURE
Mr.Children
Macaroni Empitsu
Aimer
Higashi
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JKT48
ZUTOMAYO
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
BUMP OF CHICKEN
Ikimonogakari
Ryokuoushoku Shakai
Saucy Dog
King & Prince
Gen Hoshino
milet
JO1
GReeeeN
Sukima Switch
sakanaction
Kocchi no Kento
MY FIRST STORY
サザンオールスターズ
Mark Forster
aiko
Azumi Takahashi
HIRAIDAI
B'z
Lilas Ikuta
Sheena Ringo
Evan Call
Tani Yuuki
MAN WITH A MISSION
KANA-BOON
Lamp
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Novelbright
SUDA MASAKI
Hitsujibungaku
Uru
Miki Matsubara
WurtS
マルシィ
ロクデナシ
UVERworld
Koresawa
SPYAIR
PornoGraffitti
NiziU
HY
照井順政
Shota Shimizu
Anri
櫻坂46
SUPER BEAVER
Nogizaka46
indigo la End
AILEE
Perfume
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NEWS
ALI
乃紫
YUI
Creep Hyp
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yama
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