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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ATARASHII GAKKO!
ATLUS GAME MUSIC
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Akina Nakamori
Aooo
Ayumu Imazu
BABYMETAL
BACK-ON
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BE:FIRST
Billlie
Billyrrom
CUTIE STREET
Charlu
Conton Candy
Cö shu Nie
DECO*27
DIRTY JOINT
Daoko
Diego Mitre
Eir Aoi
Erika Ikuta
Evan Call
FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
Fuma no KTR
GANG PARADE
Go Hirano
HUNGER
Hachioji P
Hinatazaka46
Hiroaki Tsutsumi
HoneyWorks
Ironmouse
JO1
KAMI WA SAIKORO WO FURANAI
Kagamine Len
Kagamine Rin
Kathy-Chan
Kaya
Kojoe
Konomi Suzuki
LANA
LE SSERAFIM
LEE CHAE YEON
M!LK
MYTH & ROID
Mark Forster
Megurine Luka
Miliyah
Momoiro Clover Z
NCT WISH
NELKE
NEXZ
Naotaro Moriyama
Number_i
ONE N' ONLY
ONE OK ROCK
Perfume
REIRIE
ROMANKAKUMEI
Roselia
Seikima-II
Snow Man
Soala
Superfly
Suspended 4th
TAMIW
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
TK from Ling tosite sigure
TRUE
TWS
Taeko Onuki
Takehara Pistol
Tota
Towa
Urashimasakatasen
Uru
VK Blanka
Vaundy
WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA
YENA
YOASOBI
YUI
YZERR
Yasuharu Konishi
[Alexandros]
banvox
cosmosy
iLiFE!
luv
nobodyknows+
syudou
the telephones
yama
乃紫
川崎鷹也
汐れいら
花譜
Mitski
back number
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
LE SSERAFIM
Kenshi Yonezu
Fujii Kaze
Ado
YOASOBI
IVE
RADWIMPS
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
Vaundy
King Gnu
ONE OK ROCK
ヨルシカ
Creepy Nuts
CHANMINA
Yuuri
Hikaru Utada
LiSA
ATLUS GAME MUSIC
BABYMETAL
Mr.Children
HANA
Number_i
BE:FIRST
Aimyon
ARASHI
Snow Man
Lotus Juice
sakanaction
AiNA THE END
Tatsuya Kitani
ZUTOMAYO
&TEAM
Nilo
Higashi
Macaroni Empitsu
BUMP OF CHICKEN
NCT WISH
SEKAI NO OWARI
Sheena Ringo
M!LK
Eve
Aimer
King & Prince
Shota Shimizu
Ryokuoushoku Shakai
SixTONES
ZEROBASEONE
Gen Hoshino
natori
JO1
Ironmouse
Lilas
サザンオールスターズ
MY FIRST STORY
SPITZ
GReeeeN
aiko
PornoGraffitti
Saucy Dog
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
B'z
Sān-Z
DECO*27
TWS
Kana Nishino
Azumi Takahashi
Sukima Switch
HIRAIDAI
Uru
MAN WITH A MISSION
Novelbright
Hitsujibungaku
Tani Yuuki
Lamp
DAESUNG
SUDA MASAKI
imase
AmaLee
UVERworld
Da-iCE
Hoshimachi Suisei
milet
YZERR
Ikimonogakari
KANA-BOON
櫻坂46
Nogizaka46
HY
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LANA
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SUPER BEAVER
Rokudenashi
FLOW
Miki Matsubara
AKB48
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