J-rock

J-rock, short for Japanese rock, is a genre characterized by its eclectic blend of Western rock elements with Japanese sensibilities. Emerging in the 1980s, J-rock gained momentum in the 1990s and 2000s, with bands often incorporating catchy hooks, driving rhythms, and guitar-driven melodies. Vocal styles range from emotive, heart-wrenching balladry to high-energy, punk-infused screaming. J-rock draws from various influences, including Western rock, pop, and punk, but is distinct in its lyrical themes, often focusing on introspective, emotionally charged storytelling. This genre has played a significant role in Japanese popular culture, providing a platform for artists to express themselves and connect with a wider audience. Notable for its versatility, J-rock has spawned numerous sub-genres, from the melodic, radio-friendly sound of visual kei to the more aggressive, hardcore-inspired styles of modern bands.

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ASCA
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASTERISM
Amber's
Aooo
Aqua Timez
Ave Mujica
BACK DROP BOMB
BAND-MAID
BLUE ENCOUNT
BRIDEAR
Bye-Bye-Handの方程式
CAT ATE HOTDOGS
ClariS
Cö shu Nie
Damian Hamada's Creatures
Eternal Raijin
GLIM SPANKY
Galileo Galilei
Ghost like girlfriend
HAGANE
HALVES
HARU NEMURI
Hello Sleepwalkers
Hitsujibungaku
Humbreaders
INOHA
Ikimonogakari
Imy
Kagamine Rin
Kiro Akiyama
Kiyoshiro Imawano
Koji Kikkawa
Kuunatic
LONGMAN
Lenny code fiction
Loose
MAZZEL
Maki
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Nulbarich
ORANGE RANGE
OTOGIVANASHI
OwL
POLKADOT STINGRAY
Penthouse
RADWIMPS
RUNNERS-Hi
Regal Lily
Reol
Reolo
Ryujin Kiyoshi
SHISHAMO
SPARKS GO GO
STRANGE REITARO
SUPER BEAVER
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
Seikima-II
SennaRin
Sokoninaru
Suchmos
Sundae May Club
Suspended 4th
Sān-Z
TEARS OF TRAGEDY
TETSU!!
THE BAWDIES
THE SKIPPERS
THE YELLOW MONKEY
TMR
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
TOOBOE
Tamio Okuda
Toshi
Toshiyuki Sasaki
UVERworld
Ulfuls
Wasureranneyo
WurtS
YUTA
Yokai Dreams
[Alexandros]
amazarashi
back number
coldrain
downt
osage
paranoid void
rillrail
the HIATUS
w.o.d.
yubiori
yutori
にしな
アツムワンダフル
アーリオ・オーリオ・エ・ペペロンチーノ
八十八ヶ所巡礼
塞壬唱片-MSR
甘い暴力
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Kenshi Yonezu
back number
ONE OK ROCK
RADWIMPS
Lotus Juice
SPITZ
Mr.Children
Eve
Ikimonogakari
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
BUMP OF CHICKEN
milet
結束バンド
MY FIRST STORY
sakanaction
Sheena Ringo
Hitsujibungaku
MAN WITH A MISSION
KANA-BOON
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Novelbright
PornoGraffitti
WurtS
SUPER BEAVER
UVERworld
SPYAIR
WANIMA
indigo la End
SiM
Creep Hyp
TK from Ling tosite sigure
THE ORAL CIGARETTES
Arc System Works
Reol
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
[Alexandros]
Otaku
sumika
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
PEOPLE 1
ORANGE RANGE
INOHA
SHISHAMO
SID
10-FEET
Cö shu Nie
QUEEN BEE
塞壬唱片-MSR
Kagamine Rin
Daoko
MONGOL800
MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS
Sambomaster
coldrain
ReoNa
ギヴン
amazarashi
THE YELLOW MONKEY
NICO Touches the Walls
Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
花冷え。
BLUE ENCOUNT
Ulfuls
TUYU
AiNA THE END
Kazuyoshi Saito
BiSH
Kaneko Ayano
Kroi
Eternal Raijin
Mafumafu
ELLEGARDEN
Haku.
OxT
Gesu No Kiwami Otome
Remioromen
Plastic Tree
Humbreaders
X JAPAN
BAND-MAID
GRANRODEO
go!go!vanillas
POLKADOT STINGRAY
MAZZEL
Soutaiseiriron
JUDY AND MARY
ZZEN
Awesome City Club
tenkousei.
TOOBOE
ClariS
YUTA
Aqua Timez
KANKAKU PIERO
frederic
Utsu-P
Pealeaf
Nanase Aikawa
Ho - Kago Tea Time