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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3年E組うた担(渚&茅野&業&磯貝&前原)
@onefive
A.G.O
Acid Black Cherry
Ado
Anthurium
Aoi Teshima
Ayumu Imazu
Billlie
CHANMINA
CHiCO with HoneyWorks
CYNHN
DISH//
Da-iCE
Daichi Miura
Diego Mitre
ENVii GABRIELLA
Enna Alouette
FLOW
HANA
HOYO-MiX
Hey! Say! JUMP
Hinatazaka46
Hoshimachi Suisei
Ironmouse
JO1
KAMI WA SAIKORO WO FURANAI
Kagamine Len
Kashitaro Ito
Kathy-Chan
Kotoha
LOVE PSYCHEDELICO
Lilas
MEMちょ(CV:大久保瑠美)
MISAMO
Megurine Luka
Mirror,Mirror
Mitski
Mori Calliope
Motohiro Hata
Mr.Children
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
NCT WISH
Nilo
Nogizaka46
Novel Core
Number_i
Omoinotake
Otto
PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE
Pokémon
PornoGraffitti
QUEEN BEE
RESCENE
RINZO
Re:name
SPYAIR
SUDA MASAKI
Sakura Fujiwara
Shota Shimizu
SixTONES
Soala
Such
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
THE SIXTH LIE
TREKKIE TRAX CREW
TRUE
Taeko Onuki
TakaseToya
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Urashimasakatasen
Vane Lily
YENA
YOASOBI
Yamato
ZERA
ZEROBASEONE
ZUTOMAYO
aiko
a子
evening cinema
iLiFE!
milet
nano.RIPE
natori
suisoh
sumika
yama
yanaginagi
Ève
しぐれうい
たかやん
にしな
はしメロ
上野大樹
乃紫
照井順政
花譜
芳賀 敬太
茉ひる
TWICE
Mitski
back number
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Fujii Kaze
Kenshi Yonezu
LE SSERAFIM
IVE
Creepy Nuts
Ado
YOASOBI
Vaundy
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
RADWIMPS
HOYO-MiX
King Gnu
ヨルシカ
ONE OK ROCK
CHANMINA
Yuuri
Hikaru Utada
BABYMETAL
ATLUS GAME MUSIC
Aimyon
LiSA
HANA
Tatsuya Kitani
Mr.Children
Number_i
BE:FIRST
ZUTOMAYO
AiNA THE END
Lotus Juice
&TEAM
Nilo
Higashi
BUMP OF CHICKEN
Macaroni Empitsu
Shota Shimizu
NCT WISH
Aimer
Ryokuoushoku Shakai
Eve
King & Prince
SEKAI NO OWARI
Ironmouse
natori
ZEROBASEONE
SixTONES
Gen Hoshino
JO1
GReeeeN
Saucy Dog
MY FIRST STORY
サザンオールスターズ
Lilas
SPITZ
aiko
sakanaction
HIRAIDAI
Kana Nishino
TWS
Sheena Ringo
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
Sukima Switch
Azumi Takahashi
B'z
imase
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
milet
Ikimonogakari
Da-iCE
MAN WITH A MISSION
Hoshimachi Suisei
Novelbright
KANA-BOON
Uru
Hitsujibungaku
Tani Yuuki
UVERworld
DAESUNG
Lamp
AmaLee
SUDA MASAKI
FLOW
SUPER BEAVER
Miki Matsubara
照井順政
WurtS
Anri
neguse.
AKB48
櫻坂46
NiziU
Rokudenashi
HY
=LOVE
結束バンド
WANIMA
Creep Hyp