Kawaii Metal

Kawaii metal, also known as idol metal or kawaii core, is a music genre that blends the heavy, aggressive instrumentation of metal with the catchy hooks and youthful cuteness inherent to J-Pop. It often juxtaposes distorted guitar riffs, double bass drumming, and powerful metal vocals with melodic choruses, idol-inspired dance routines, and a vibrant aesthetic that underpins the "kawaii" or "cute" aspect of Japanese culture. Though sonically diverse, kawaii metal bands typically feature highly visual performances, engaging stage presence, and a fusion of traditional Japanese musical elements with metal's intensity. This hybrid genre has gained a fervent international following, largely propelled by acts like BABYMETAL, who have become synonymous with the style by pioneering its global appeal.

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ANCIENT MYTH
Aldious
Ariabl'eyeS
BABYMETAL
BAND-MAID
BAND-MAIKO
BRIDEAR
Blood Stain Child
CROSS VEIN
Candye Syrup
DOLL$BOXX
Dragon Guardian
FRUITS ZIPPER
Fuki
Kyururin te Shitemite
LADYBABY
Malcolm Mask McLaren
Mary's Blood
OCTAVIAGRACE
PassCode
SOULSTAR
TEARS OF TRAGEDY
UNDEAD CORPORATION
Unlucky Morpheus
WagakkiBand
Yanakoto Sotto Mute
いぎなり東北産
初星学園
BABYMETAL
FRUITS ZIPPER
初星学園
BAND-MAID
WagakkiBand
PassCode
Unlucky Morpheus
いぎなり東北産
LADYBABY
UNDEAD CORPORATION
Blood Stain Child
Ariabl'eyeS
TEARS OF TRAGEDY
Kyururin te Shitemite
BAND-MAIKO
Aldious
BRIDEAR
Mary's Blood
DOLL$BOXX
Dragon Guardian
Fuki
CROSS VEIN
Yanakoto Sotto Mute
Candye Syrup
SOULSTAR
OCTAVIAGRACE
ANCIENT MYTH
Malcolm Mask McLaren