Thread: Looking For Japanese Music

Originally Posted by Sleeping0wl

Hi, I am in the process of learning Japanese, and one of the many suggestions is to kisten to Japanese Music. I dont know a whole lot about the Japanese music scene, but I know I like Asian Kung-Fu Generation. If you know of any other bands with a similar style that would be really helpful.

I'm not familiar with Asian Kung-Fu Generation, but you might want to look into Malice Mizer or Gackt (a soloist).

I'm not sure if this is Japanese or Korean, but I really enjoy listening to music by BoA. I like the English version of the Lights of Seoul, and the song Nothings Going to Change my Love.

Originally Posted by Sleeping0wl

If you know of any other bands with a similar style that would be really helpful.

Similar to Asian Kung-fu Generation huh? You might want to consider these:

1] Straightener.
2] The back horn.
3] Bump of Chicken.
4] Art-School.
5] Remioromen.
6] Syrup16g.
7] Thee Michelle Gun Elephant.
8] Kohl.
9] Triceratops.

I can't think of more at the moment... but these should suffice. Most of these bands are pretty similar to Asian Kung-fu Generation, though not exactly alike, but I am sure you will find at least one of them enjoyable.. Also look into Fuji fabric, they are really good, and might make good first impression on you ~!! And lastly, try Chatmonchy, in a way, they are sort of the female counterparts of Asian Kung-fu Generation. =P

Well, I hope this helps.

ahh thank you kedar, that seems to be a good way to get into the music i am looking for. YOu seem pretty knowledgable in this. ty

there's a site you can go to were there's nothing but j-pop/rock and anything Japanese music related just pm me if you want more info and the link

it depends on your style of music. if you like happy upbeat things, look for ddr tunes. if you like metal or hard rock, amy i suggest Maximum the Hormone or The World?

I listen to Utada Hikaru and Ayumi Hamasaki....they have some good songs.
or maybe La'arc'en'ciel,SMAP,Puffy Ami Yumi,BoA, Do as infinity...