Japanese Punk Rock

Japanese punk rock is a vibrant and dynamic subgenre of punk that embodies the energetic spirit and rebellious ethos of its Western counterparts while infusing it with a distinctively Japanese aesthetic and cultural sensibility. Characterized by its raw, high-energy sound, catchy melodies, and often fast tempos, this genre encapsulates a wide range of emotions and themes, from youthful rebellion and social commentary to more introspective and personal narratives. Bands like ROTTENGRAFFTY, Shonen Knife, and 10-FEET have contributed to the genre's diversity by blending traditional punk elements with other genres such as ska, hardcore, and pop punk, creating a sound that is uniquely their own. Japanese punk rock appeals not only to punk aficionados but also to a broader audience, thanks to its infectious energy, innovative sounds, and the universal appeal of its underlying message of defiance and self-expression.

Latest Japanese Punk Rock Release
undefined album image
KOE feat. Kj
Single - Released March 28, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
ELLEGARDEN
Crystal Lake
andymori
Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
ROTTENGRAFFTY
SHANK
Top Playlists
The Sound of Japanese Hardcore 1 Japanese Punk Rock artist
Metalcore / Electronicore / Trancecore 1 Japanese Punk Rock artist
Workout Metal (Beast Mode) 1 Japanese Punk Rock artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 24 Japanese Punk Rock artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 440 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Japanese Punk Rock artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. March 28, 2025
  2. January 7
  3. December 25, 2024
  4. December 11
  5. December 7
  6. December 5
  7. November 5
  8. October 16
  9. September 25
  10. August 21
  11. August 16
  12. July 23
  13. May 30
  14. May 30
  15. April 17
  16. March 27
  17. March 25
  18. March 24
  19. March 21
  20. March 1
  21. January 31
  22. January 31
  23. January 31
  24. January 10
  25. December 20, 2023
  26. November 29
  27. November 17
  28. November 15
  29. October 30
  30. October 12
  31. October 2
  32. September 27
  33. September 20
  34. September 20
  35. September 16
  36. September 3
  37. August 29
  38. August 16
  39. August 2
  40. July 29
  1. October 16, 2024
  2. April 17
  3. March 27
  4. January 31
  5. December 20, 2023
  6. October 2
  7. September 20
  8. May 31
  9. May 24
  10. April 19
  11. February 15
  12. December 21, 2022
  13. December 10
  14. November 9
  15. October 5
  16. September 21
  17. May 13
  18. April 27
  19. April 20
  20. February 16