J-Rock

Japanese rock is a form of popular music, often abbreviated to "J-Rock" in much the same way that "J-Pop" is used as an abbreviation of Japanese Pop. J-Rock is one of the most popular forms of music in Japan.

Bands

:See List of Japanese rock bands for a comprehensive list.

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• Acidman
• Asian Kung-Fu Generation
• BOØWY
• Buck-Tick
• The Brilliant Green
• B'z
• Dir en grey
• Do As Infinity
• Gackt
• GLAY
• Guitar Wolf
• Janne Da Arc
• L'Arc-en-Ciel
• Luna Sea
• Malice Mizer
• The 5,6,7,8's
• the pillows
• The Yellow Monkey
• Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
• X Japan