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KAT-TUN © JaME

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KAT-TUN

One of the most famous pop groups in Japan, KAT-TUN is a four member boyband that has wooed fans worldwide with songs varying from ballads to rock.

ADAPTER。 © ADAPTER。

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ADAPTER。

ADAPTER。 is the solo project of former metronome guitarist Fukusuke. Mixing danceable electronic music with Japanese spirit, he crafts catchy techno-rock songs with an occasional touch of exotic flavor.

the fool © the fool

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the fool

While the fool's career lasted only a few years, they were able to attract many fans during their short time together due to performances in Europe and North America.

GLAY © GLAY

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GLAY

While they began as a visual kei band, GLAY has since gone on to become one of Japan's best-selling rock acts, bringing their unique brand of heartfelt pop-rock to colossal audiences each year.

HER NAME IN BLOOD © HER NAME IN BLOOD

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HER NAME IN BLOOD

HER NAME IN BLOOD is a metalcore band based in Tokyo. Despite the harshness of their music, the members don’t take themselves too seriously and aren’t above covering songs by pop artists such as Lady Gaga and Maroon 5 for fun.

Domoto Tsuyoshi © JaME

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Domoto Tsuyoshi

Notable for his emotional voice and offbeat sense of humour, Domoto Tsuyoshi’s solo work is artistic and daring, pulling away from the typical “idol” sound. He experiments with many genres, but the majority of his songs can be described as pop-rock, interspersed with hints of jazz, blues and funk.

MeteoroiD © METEOROID

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MeteoroiD

Formed by three members of RED universe, MeteoroiD is an up-and-coming visual kei band with a sound that combines hard rock and digital effects.

RIZE © RIZE

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RIZE

Often called rapcore or rap-rock, but a self-described “three-piece alternative band,” RIZE’s sound is difficult to pin down. A mix of rock, metal, rap and sometimes even genres such as reggae, their music is highly unpredictable.

MUNEHIRO © MUNEHIRO all rights reserved

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MUNEHIRO

After being part of the Japanese show business as an actress and pop singer, MUNEHIRO started her reggae/dancehall career in 2004.

Lillies and Remains © JaME

Biography

Lillies and Remains

Lillies and Remains

THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS © THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS. All Rights Reserved.

Biography

THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS

A post-hardcore band from Nagoya, THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS craft catchy, high-energy rock songs from elements of pop punk, screamo, electronic music and video game sounds.

Bokurano © JaME

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Bokurano

Much like the short-lived bands in the visual world, Bokurano was just another band that popped up out of nowhere and breezed by until a sudden disbandment a few years later.

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