Japanese Alternative

Japanese alternative music is a diverse and evolving genre that blends elements of rock, pop, jazz, electronic, and experimental sounds, often pushing the boundaries of conventional J-pop and J-rock. Characterized by rich instrumentation, intricate melodies, and unconventional structures, it ranges from the ethereal and atmospheric to the energetic and edgy. Some artists incorporate jazz fusion and city pop influences, while others explore electronic beats, vocaloid aesthetics, or gothic themes. The genre thrives on innovation, drawing from global and traditional Japanese sounds to create unique sonic landscapes that challenge mainstream expectations.

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AKISHOU
Aimai Ai
Chako
Chatmonchy
GUTS.
HALVES
Haruka
Haruka Kaminosono
Hiro
INOHA
Ko Omura
Kyoko
LONGMAN
Loose
MAZZEL
MIZUKAMI
Mariko Hamada
Momoko Hayashi
NaNoMoRaL
Nanami Ozone
Penthouse
RuruXIX
Sadie
Sakaki Mango
Soushi Sakiyama
TOMOYA
Tamaki
Toko Inui
Yousei Teikoku
Yuuki
emma
yukina
Адо
≒JOY
ざらめ
はしメロ
ジョー・力一
マサラダ
仮病
刀剣男士 formation of 葵咲
北園涼
名倉誠人
曲塔
棗いつき
町田ちま
礼賛
祖絲
神楽SCOPE
福禄寿
秋林
花柄ランタン
馬場智章
高岩 遼
INOHA
Soushi Sakiyama
MAZZEL
Penthouse
はしメロ
礼賛
Chatmonchy
HALVES
Yousei Teikoku
LONGMAN
ざらめ
福禄寿
≒JOY
マサラダ
仮病
Hiro
馬場智章
Toko Inui
神楽SCOPE
町田ちま
棗いつき
刀剣男士 formation of 葵咲
高岩 遼
MIZUKAMI
Kyoko
ジョー・力一
emma
Tamaki
Nanami Ozone
Loose
Ko Omura
RuruXIX
Momoko Hayashi
yukina
Haruka
Aimai Ai
Haruka Kaminosono
GUTS.
NaNoMoRaL
北園涼
名倉誠人
Yuuki
AKISHOU
Sadie
Адо
秋林
祖絲
花柄ランタン
TOMOYA
Chako
Mariko Hamada
曲塔
Sakaki Mango