Top 10 Best J-Pop Artists and Bands

Hey there, J-Pop fans! Are you ready to dive into the world of Japanese popular music? From the catchy tunes to the vibrant music videos, J-Pop has captured the hearts of fans around the world with its unique blend of pop, rock, and electronic music.

But with so many talented artists and bands to choose from, it can be tough to determine who deserves to be crowned the best of the best. That's where you come in! We've compiled a list of the top J-Pop artists and bands, but we need your help to rank them.

What are the Best J-Pop Artists and Bands? Vote for the choices you think deserve to be at the top of this list. Whether you're a longtime fan of J-Pop or a newcomer to the genre, we invite you to weigh in on the discussion and share your favorite artists and songs.

From the iconic groups of the past to the rising stars of today, this list is a celebration of the best that J-Pop has to offer. So get ready to sing along, dance to the beat, and discover new music that will have you hooked from the first note.
The Top Ten
1 Babymetal Babymetal is a Japanese metal idol band. Their line-up consists of Suzuka Nakamoto as "Su-metal", Yui Mizuno as "Yuimetal", and Moa Kikuchi as "Moametal".

The only Japanese band that reached worldwide mainstream music (at least for the genre) and still nowhere near their peak. Highest respect

2 Kim Hyun-joong Kim Hyun-Joong is a South Korean entertainer, actor, singer, dancer, and the leader and main rapper of boyband SS501.
3 Perfume

I have been listening to Perfume since 2013 and they really don't get as much recognition as they should (if that makes sense). Their performances are creative and they make me smile every time I listen to them sing. If you know someone who is interested in electropop, techno, Jpop or pop in general, let them know about Perfume. It might be strange to them at first because they don't understand (I'm learning Japanese) but its worth listening to ^_^

I think Perfume got all in jpop : music, voice, dance, video music, live are amazing! And not forget, looks are important in Jpop industry but I rather the music and live.

4 UVERworld
5 Nightmare
6 L'Arc-en-Ciel L'Arc-en-Ciel is a Japanese rock band, founded in Osaka in 1991. With a reported 40 million records sold, they were the first Japanese act to headline at Madison Square Garden.
7 Ceui

I was introduced to Jpop and Ceui was among the first that I listened to. I continue to explore more songs but Ceui is one of my favorites and comes in my top 3 list! Even still, I listen to her great songs and they just calm me down if I am in an angry mood (two great calming songs are God Bless and Energy). Her songs are great, calming, and soothing. Some can even make you cry because of the words and flow. Highly recommended! In the future, please continue to look for more great songs by one of my favorites, Ceui!

8 Dream

I love Dream when they are just three members... First Japanese girlgroup that I know, bring so much memory especially in anime InuYasha and Hikaru no Go great high pitch vocal, I actually prefer Dream than Ayumi Hamasaki in avex trax.

9 T.M. Revolution
10 Arashi

Arashi are probably one of most successful Japanese boy bands of all time.

I like their music and all the members are adorable. I especially love Jun and Sho

The Contenders
11 Misia
12 Maaya Sakamoto
13 ClariS

Her songs actually have a story to them instead of just random words shoved in there for no reason.

14 Ikimono-gakari

Very good band! Daisy X Daisy is my fave but they ain't on the list.

15 M.O.V.E.
16 Flow
17 Porno Graffitti

Their songs are so catchy like Melissa for example was a masterpiece.

18 Do As Infinity
19 Nico Touches the Walls

It was for this band I would have never gotten through some of the hardest moments of my life

20 Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Kiriko Takemura, better known as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, is a Japanese fashion model and singer. She is best known for her songs: PONPONPON, Ninja Re Bang Bang, and Kira Kira Killer.

You can't have a best of J-pop without Kyary.

21 AKB48
22 Nogizaka46
23 Kenshi Yonezu
24 Noa Nowa
25 Capsule
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