J-pop artists
630 published J-pop artists, led by Blackpink, Twice and Jisoo. The list below shows the 120 most famous.
At a glance
630 published J-pop artists; 2,516 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists4 tier 1 · 9 tier 2 · 617 tier 3
- 630
- Release groups
- 16,119
- Studio albums
- 3,171
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 2,516
- Timeline events
- 6,525
- Monthly listenerssum across artists
- 151.1M
- Claimed salessum of stored claims; implausible values excluded
- 630M
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 18.4 years
- Full biographies
- 355
- Biography words
- 692,969
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 2000s (143 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most J-pop artists. Japan leads with 585.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with J-pop. The most shared is pop music, with 41 artists in both.
Covers from J-pop
2,516 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.
BORN PINK
Blackpink · 2022
THE ALBUM -JP ver.-
Blackpink · 2021
THE ALBUM
Blackpink · 2020
ENEMY
Twice · 2025
TEN: The Story Goes On
Twice · 2025
THIS IS FOR
Twice · 2025
DIVE
Twice · 2024
Celebrate
Twice · 2022
Formula of Love: O+T=<3
Twice · 2021
Perfect World
Twice · 2021
Eyes wide open
Twice · 2020
&TWICE
Twice · 2019
Leaders
Kumi Koda has the most release groups (198); Mieko Hirota the longest career (61 years); Hiroko Yakushimaru the most awards (28).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| Kumi Koda | 198 |
| Hiromi Iwasaki | 197 |
| m-flo | 189 |
| Ayumi Hamasaki | 180 |
| Sayuri Ishikawa | 158 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| Mieko Hirota | 61 |
| Hideki Saijō | 54 |
| Akiko Wada | 53 |
| Yumi Matsutoya | 53 |
| Akiko Yano | 50 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| Hiroko Yakushimaru | 28 |
| Kyoko Fukada | 21 |
| Stray Kids | 17 |
| Jackie Chan | 10 |
| Twice | 6 |
Most famous J-pop artists
Blackpink
South Korea · Group · 2016–present
electronic dance music, hip-hop, trap music, J-pop, K-pop
19M listeners · 113 wikis
Twice
South Korea · Group · 2015–present
pop music, J-pop, K-pop
14.8M listeners · 94 wikis
Jisoo
South Korea · Person · born 1995
dance-pop, J-pop, K-pop
7.5M listeners · 68 wikis
Mitski
United States · Person · born 1990
folk rock, Q3071, art pop, J-pop, indie rock, folk punk
21.2M listeners · 42 wikis
Jackie Chan
United States · Person · born 1954
J-pop, comedy, action film, cantopop, mandopop, drama fiction, martial arts film, Hong Kong English pop
162 wikis
Stray Kids
South Korea · Group · 2017–present
rock music, rhythm and blues, dance-pop, electronic dance music, hip-hop, electropop, ballad, J-pop, K-pop, noise music
10.1M listeners · 55 wikis
Hikaru Utada
Japan · Person · born 1983
contemporary R&B, funk, rhythm and blues, dance-pop, synth-pop, J-pop, ethereal wave
6.4M listeners · 44 wikis
Kenshi Yonezu
Japan · Person · born 1991
rock music, J-pop
9.5M listeners · 25 wikis
Yoasobi
Japan · Group · 2019–present
J-pop
7.1M listeners · 28 wikis
Ado
Japan · Person · born 2002
J-pop
6.6M listeners · 22 wikis
Marina
Japan · Person · born 1987
J-pop, post-rock
13M listeners · 6 wikis
Mrs. Green Apple
Group · 2013–present
pop rock, J-pop
7.6M listeners · 11 wikis
More J-pop artists
Showing 1–108 of 108 artists
H-Wonder
Japan · Person · born 1968
J-pop
9.5M listeners · 4 wikis · Tier 3
Ayumi Hamasaki
Japan · Person · born 1978
rock music, pop music, dance music, electronic music, J-pop
61 wikis · Tier 2
King Gnu
Japan · Group · 2013–present
rock music, alternative rock, J-pop
6.3M listeners · 12 wikis · Tier 3
Back Number
Japan · Group · 2004–present
pop rock, J-pop
6.5M listeners · 9 wikis · Tier 3
MAX
Japan · Group · 1995–present
dance-pop, J-pop, Eurobeat
6M listeners · 10 wikis · Tier 3
AKB48
Japan · Group · 2005–present
J-pop, bubblegum music
70 wikis · Tier 2
Momoiro Clover Z
Japan · Group · 2008–present
rock music, pop music, contemporary R&B, pop rock, dance-pop, teen pop, J-pop, pop-punk, denpa song
66 wikis · Tier 2
Goo Hara
South Korea · Person · born 1991
J-pop, K-pop
44 wikis · Tier 2
Namie Amuro
Japan · Person · born 1977
pop music, rhythm and blues, dance-pop, electronic dance music, hip-hop, J-pop
42 wikis · Tier 2
Babymetal
Japan · Group · 2010–present
pop music, J-pop, kawaii metal
39 wikis · Tier 3
T.O.P
South Korea · Person · born 1987
rapping, J-pop, K-pop, hip hop culture, beatboxing
38 wikis · Tier 3
Kumi Koda
Japan · Person · born 1982
contemporary R&B, electronic dance music, J-pop, Hi-NRG
37 wikis · Tier 3
Sooyoung
South Korea · Person · born 1990
J-pop, K-pop
37 wikis · Tier 3
Yui
Japan · Person · born 1987
pop rock, folk-pop, J-pop
36 wikis · Tier 3
Mayumi Iizuka
Japan · Person · born 1977
J-pop, video game music, anime song
34 wikis · Tier 3
LiSA
Japan · Person · born 1987
rock music, J-pop, anime song, Japanese rock
34 wikis · Tier 3
Mina Myoi
Japan · Person · born 1997
J-pop, K-pop
33 wikis · Tier 3
Mariya Takeuchi
Japan · Person · born 1955
soul, disco, funk, J-pop, city pop
32 wikis · Tier 3
Perfume
Japan · Group · 2000–present
synth-pop, electropop, J-pop
32 wikis · Tier 3
Yellow Magic Orchestra
Japan · Group · 1978–present
electro, synth-pop, electronic rock, J-pop, avant-garde music, exotica
32 wikis · Tier 3
Yoko Kanno
Japan · Person · born 1964
pop music, blues, jazz, art rock, classical music, ambient music, J-pop, new age music
32 wikis · Tier 3
Iz*One
South Korea · Group · 2018–2021
J-pop, K-pop
32 wikis · Tier 2
Nana Mizuki
Japan · Person · born 1980
rock music, pop rock, dance music, J-pop, anime song
32 wikis · Tier 3
KAJ
Finland · Group · 2009–present
rock music, pop music, disco, rockabilly, hip-hop, rapping, opera, J-pop, K-pop, schlager music, Latin music
32 wikis · Tier 3
Yuki Kajiura
Japan · Person · born 1965
J-pop
31 wikis · Tier 3
Kim Jae-joong
South Korea · Person · born 1986
J-pop, K-pop, Japanese rock, Korean rock, Korean ballad
31 wikis · Tier 3
Mika Nakashima
Japan · Person · born 1983
J-pop
30 wikis · Tier 3
Miki Matsubara
Japan · Person · born 1959
jazz, J-pop, city pop
30 wikis · Tier 2
Kana Hanazawa
Japan · Person · born 1989
J-pop
29 wikis · Tier 3
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Japan · Person · born 1993
synth-pop, electropop, house music, J-pop, bubblegum music, glitch, denpa song
29 wikis · Tier 3
Masaharu Fukuyama
Japan · Person · born 1969
J-pop
28 wikis · Tier 3
Sakura Miyawaki
Japan · Person · born 1998
J-pop, K-pop
28 wikis · Tier 3
Kō Shibasaki
Japan · Person · born 1981
J-pop
28 wikis · Tier 3
Reina Tanaka
Japan · Person · born 1989
rock music, J-pop
28 wikis · Tier 3
Lee Dong-hae
South Korea · Person · born 1986
synth-pop, rapping, J-pop, K-pop, mandopop
27 wikis · Tier 3
Natsumi Abe
Japan · Person · born 1981
J-pop
27 wikis · Tier 3
Aya Matsuura
Japan · Person · born 1986
J-pop
27 wikis · Tier 3
Yukari Tamura
Japan · Person · born 1976
pop music, J-pop, anime song
27 wikis · Tier 3
Ai Takahashi
Japan · Person · born 1986
J-pop
27 wikis · Tier 3
Maaya Sakamoto
Japan · Person · born 1980
J-pop, anime song
26 wikis · Tier 3
Kyoko Fukada
Japan · Person · born 1982
J-pop
26 wikis · Tier 3
Kalafina
Japan · Group · 2007–2018
pop music, J-pop, baroque pop
26 wikis · Tier 3
Koharu Kusumi
Japan · Person · born 1992
pop music, J-pop
26 wikis · Tier 3
NiziU
Japan · Group · 2020–present
J-pop, K-pop
26 wikis · Tier 3
Haruka Tomatsu
Japan · Person · born 1990
J-pop
26 wikis · Tier 3
Lee Tae-yong
South Korea · Person · born 1995
J-pop, K-pop
25 wikis · Tier 3
AAA
Japan · Group · 2005–2020
electronic music, techno, J-pop, Eurobeat
25 wikis · Tier 3
Maki Goto
Japan · Person · born 1985
J-pop
25 wikis · Tier 3
Airi Suzuki
Japan · Person · born 1994
J-pop
25 wikis · Tier 3
Mayu Watanabe
Japan · Person · born 1994
J-pop
25 wikis · Tier 3
Ai Kago
Japan · Person · born 1988
jazz, J-pop
25 wikis · Tier 3
Risa Niigaki
Japan · Person · born 1988
J-pop
25 wikis · Tier 3
Yukiko Okada
Japan · Person · born 1967
J-pop
24 wikis · Tier 3
An Yu-jin
South Korea · Person · born 2003
J-pop, K-pop
24 wikis · Tier 3
Yua Mikami
Japan · Person · born 1993
J-pop, adult video in Japan
24 wikis · Tier 3
Aya Hirano
Japan · Person · born 1987
J-pop
24 wikis · Tier 3
Yui Horie
Japan · Person · born 1976
J-pop, anime song
24 wikis · Tier 3
Minami Takahashi
Japan · Person · born 1991
J-pop
24 wikis · Tier 3
Hitomi Yoshizawa
Japan · Person · born 1985
J-pop
24 wikis · Tier 3
Nichkhun
United States · Person · born 1988
contemporary R&B, electronic dance music, hip-hop, pop rap, J-pop, K-pop
23 wikis · Tier 3
Kikuko Inoue
Japan · Person · born 1964
J-pop
23 wikis · Tier 3
Atsuko Maeda
Japan · Person · born 1991
J-pop
23 wikis · Tier 3
Tsunku
Japan · Person · born 1968
hard rock, disco, pop rock, synth-pop, funk rock, J-pop, electronica, video game music
23 wikis · Tier 3
Saori Hayami
Japan · Person · born 1991
J-pop
23 wikis · Tier 3
Marina Inoue
Japan · Person · born 1985
J-pop
23 wikis · Tier 3
Eri Kamei
Japan · Person · born 1988
J-pop
23 wikis · Tier 3
Izumi Sakai
Japan · Person · born 1967
rock music, J-pop
23 wikis · Tier 3
Momoko Tsugunaga
Japan · Person · born 1992
J-pop
23 wikis · Tier 3
Miho Nakayama
Japan · Person · born 1970
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Hey! Say! JUMP
Japan · Group · 2007–present
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Alan Dawa Dolma
People's Republic of China · Person · born 1987
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Leah Dizon
United States · Person · born 1986
rhythm and blues, J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Kazuya Kamenashi
Japan · Person · born 1986
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Shoko Nakagawa
Japan · Person · born 1985
rock music, J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Mai Nakahara
Japan · Person · born 1981
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Anna Tsuchiya
Japan · Person · born 1984
Q3071, J-pop, Japanese rock
22 wikis · Tier 3
Maaya Uchida
Japan · Person · born 1989
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Miki Fujimoto
Japan · Person · born 1985
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Yōko Hikasa
Japan · Person · born 1985
J-pop, anime song
22 wikis · Tier 3
Sayumi Michishige
Japan · Person · born 1989
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Minami Takayama
Japan · Person · born 1964
electropop, J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Aki Toyosaki
Japan · Person · born 1986
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Maimi Yajima
Japan · Person · born 1992
J-pop
22 wikis · Tier 3
Crystal Kay
United States · Person · born 1986
rhythm and blues, J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Ai
Japan · Person · born 1981
pop music, gospel music, rhythm and blues, hip-hop, J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
May'n
Japan · Person · born 1989
pop music, J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Sho Sakurai
Japan · Person · born 1982
hip-hop, J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Sayuri
Japan · Person · born 1996
J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Rie Tanaka
Japan · Person · born 1979
J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Mizuki Fukumura
Japan · Person · born 1996
J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Sayaka Kanda
Japan · Person · born 1986
J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Yūko Nakazawa
Japan · Person · born 1973
J-pop, enka
21 wikis · Tier 3
Miyabi Natsuyaki
Japan · Person · born 1992
J-pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Kanon Wakeshima
Japan · Person · born 1988
J-pop, baroque pop, neoclassical dark wave
21 wikis · Tier 3
JKT48
Indonesia · Group · 2011–present
J-pop, Indo pop
21 wikis · Tier 3
Hitomi
Japan · Person · born 1976
rock music, J-pop, electronica
20 wikis · Tier 3
Yuta Nakamoto
Japan · Person · born 1995
rock music, J-pop, K-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Nako Yabuki
Japan · Person · born 2001
J-pop, K-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Minori Chihara
Japan · Person · born 1980
techno, J-pop, symphonic rock, anime song
20 wikis · Tier 3
Ikimono-gakari
Japan · Group · 1999–present
pop rock, soft rock, J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Tomomi Itano
Japan · Person · born 1991
J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Lia
Japan · Person · born 1981
J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Erina Mano
Japan · Person · born 1991
J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Kōji Wada
Japan · Person · born 1974
J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Ryosuke Yamada
Japan · Person · born 1993
J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Mai Hagiwara
Japan · Person · born 1996
J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Asami Konno
Japan · Person · born 1987
J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3
Junjun
People's Republic of China · Person · born 1988
pop music, J-pop
20 wikis · Tier 3