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j pop
26 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making j pop. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole j pop guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
KOTOKO
152k listeners · j-pop, anime
Milet
173k listeners · j-pop, pop
YUKI
185k listeners · j-pop, pop
miwa
146k listeners · j-pop, J-rock
True
111k listeners · death metal, j-pop
KOKIA
113k listeners · j-pop, singer-songwriter
MISIA
100k listeners · j-pop, rnb
aiko
209k listeners · j-pop, pop
Ms.OOJA
48k listeners · j-pop, rnb
MACHICO
60k listeners · j-pop, JPop
AI
87k listeners · j-pop, j-urban
Chico
68k listeners · polish, Nu Metal
Uru
86k listeners · j-pop, pop
hitomi
135k listeners · j-pop, anime
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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each artist's most played song, easing from level 1 out to 5
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questions
Who are some women making j pop?
Sakurazaka46, Lucie, Too, MOON -kana-, Kitcat, KOTOKO, and Lisa are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/j-pop/girls lists 26, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making j pop?
Further out, try KOTOKO, Milet, YUKI, and miwa.
Where should I start with j pop?
Start with Lisa, then work your way out a level at a time.
where does your own listening sit? map your taste ✦
artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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