JAPANESE FEMALE ROCK METAL GUITARISTS - MY TOP 21

[@pervangtoft2184]

Thanks for the list REZA. I think you`ve included many of the best female japanese guitarists in it. The only ones I missed, was NARUMI (ex. Destrose, Disqualia, RAMI band, guest in Fate Gear, maternity replacement in Aldious for TOKI and solo albums). She is an extraordinary good guitarist and very adjustable, but haven`t had any longtime engagements recently in any of the more well known bands, where she`s only made guest appearences. That`s probably why people tend to forget and underrate her. Another one is Captain MINA from Fate Gear (ex. Destrose), she also belongs on this list. She is an icon of japanese female heavy metal, and has been around since the early start with Destrose. The last one is the up and coming SAKURA from Hagane. She is still young (though not as young as LISA-X), but she is so good and has gotten better every time I listen to Hagane or her guest appearences and guitar covers. One good example is the naonのyaon 2019 festival shredd battle at the end, where she held her own shredding it with 4 other guitarist from your list (SAKI, YASHIRO, MIYASZAWA and AYUMI). This is of course all a matter of opinion and taste, but I share your taste in the ones you`ve listed just with these 3 added😃 All in all I think we should be very grateful for all those fantastic japanese women, who singledhandedly keeps heavy rock, metal and punk alive with their fantastic musical abilities. The japanese female scene is really the best in the world (in my humble opinion)💕, and there is nothing even close to this on any of the very boring western scenes right now.

[@REZAWAHYU]

You're welcome.. Sorry my English is not good so i can't reply your comments more..hehehe.. but i can understand what do you talk about.. thank you

[@pervangtoft2184]

@@REZAWAHYU I think your english is quite good in the videos you make👍

[@teikpohsee5356]

Do check out Asaka from TRiDENT. She is really cool.

[@pervangtoft2184]

@@teikpohsee5356 Yes thank you I do know ASAKA and Trident even from back when they called themself Girls Rock Band Kakumei. It`s also one of my favorite bands, and they are all good musicians, even though JUNNA tended to be the most famous and impressive with her eksplosive drum style, until she left in 2020. Her replacement NAGISA isn`t bad either, and the bass player SERINA is also really good. There are so many talented female rock musicians in Japan right now, so you could make a top 100 of all the best and still miss some😃

[@pekkatervala8476]

Well done, sir! Hal-Ca was a great choice! -Next time TOP 25, add Mina (Fate Gear), Yuki (La Nuit), Sakura Yoshida (Hagane) and Kanon (Accént), too.

[@hersadrieel1359]

MIDORI and MIYAKO ! 🤘🤘

[@K.H.D710]

Miyako is my guitar goddess, but all round #1 is Mincho for me. Of course, all female guitarists you picked in this video are awesome!!!

[@taer909]

MIYAKOは全て美しい。TOMO-ZOのソロは涙が出てくる。みんちょは存在がRock🤘天才！！

[@TomClark-Futoura]

K A N A M I

[@toddwilliams8128]

Midori is my favorite guitar player at the moment. While so many guitarists are still held back by speed and technique, Midori turns note selection into an art form. Every solo an adventure... throw in some serious rhythm picking and you have the blueprint for metal guitar.

[@fenrir6721]

Totaly agree, Midori is one of the most impessive guitarist inte world and I am not only refering to FEMALE guitarists.

[@metalishimo6645]

Kanami's guitar melodies are unique! No one can imitate! she is a genius!

[@dregeye]

🔥💚🌏🔥 🔥💚🌎🔥 🔥💚🌍🔥 Midori Tatematsu ! worldwide ! Transcendent 🔥💚🌏🔥 ! (though all are wonder-FULL!)

[@mae_mon]

みんちょの紡ぎ出すリフとメロディの美しさ。テクニックだけじゃなく作曲センスまで含めると、納得の1位だと思います☺️

[@RoadKamelot2nd]

Sakura Yoshida is my favourite. I'm no musician so I can't judge her skill, but I grew up with bands like Helloween, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius and Hammerfall. Her music reminds me a lot of them and that's why I love her work.Edit: it's a shame this list doesn't even mention her. She has a guitar model named after her, for crying out loud! (The VYSK)

[@coldburrito5818]

MIDORI from Lovebites is the one for me. She's my guitar godess. Also good video, thanks.

[@JuanSan66]

Mincho 💕💕

[@musiktrio]

Sakura Yoshida from Hagane is the new rising star and a indescribable talent who will be one of the best ever🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸"

[@ホネロク]

こうして見ると日本の女性メタル系ギタリストの層の厚さよ。 ここまで来ると後は好みの差だけですね。 全員が最高。

[@knightofthefivemaids]

Kanami Tõno is the one above all for me. Then Saki then Matsuri then Miyako and Midori etc

[@ChrisPage68]

You cannot put M&M so low and hope to be taken seriously. Miyako is streets ahead of Kanami in terms of composition AND guitar playing.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

Saki after Kanami? lol 😂

[@5Melig]

@@lianshadowmaker7834 For me too, Saki may be technically superior, Kanami is (for me) more fun to listen to. It is a bit like a sports car and a hotrod.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

@@5Melig ok

[@fretbuzzaldrin4965]

Your list is much like my list would be, with Kanami, Miyako, Hazuki and Saki at the top. They all shred!!

[@龍騎-e1j]

Miyako！！！

[@kuroneko7022]

My goodness the talent in Japan is amazing!!! Japan is a leader in so many things and when they learn something they absolutely conquer it. These are some baaaaad women killing those guitars!! I love it!!

[@EliseAutoXr]

Kanami is my favorite, she shows you don't always just have to play fast, but instead creates solos and such that enhances the song. I respect the skills of the others as well.

[@cepho8349]

What makes you think that Kanami is the only one who creates solos that enhance the song? Also let's not act like there is something wrong with being able to play fast. The best guitarist can do it both ways. Versatility is a strength.

[@andreaspedersen3952]

I don't think it's her solo skills that make her good. She does it very well. I love her for her riffing, and her ability to play around Misa and Akane.

[@guitarzen5999]

@@andreaspedersen3952 She doesn't really have some of the technical skills that say Miyako and Midori have, but she does a good job for basically being the only guitarist in her band. Also, she's very lucky to have a bassist like Misa to round out the sound.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

that's how's a fan 😂

[@User_9086]

I've read the opposite comments over and over again, I always laugh when they try to idolize someone and another fanboy appears trying to break that opinion, I read several different names in this column, it seems you are fanboys of different idols, is this your way of saying worship your idol? come on, they are number one to their respective fans, don't let your idiot egotism lead you to pointless debates lol

[@grantyuk]

I was getting worried at first. up an till the final two I was thinking where are Myiako and Kanami. Great respect for have both of those ladies your top two.

[@REZAWAHYU]

Beacause i know they are (Miyako & Kanami) have a big fans ..hehe .. and both of them are my fav too ..

[@kakkoishonen]

RAW Talent: 1 - Hal-Ca 2 - Miyako 3 - Lisa X But I love 'em all especially Kanami, Miyako, Saki and Misa (Bridear). But you forgot one talented and beautiful guitarist on the list: Yui from TELECiDE! She's also very good!

[@Metal-Mayhem-Ministry]

This is a great list. Thanks so much for sharing. My favorite guitarists are Midori and Miyako.

[@Metal-Mayhem-Ministry]

Those two are my favorite guitarists in the world. Not just Japan. LoveBites is my favorite metal band and have been for a while now . I wish they would come to the United States.

[@joliquidflow2296]

I LOVE this list . They’re are all so deserving. My fav is MINCHO!! All the way ! 🤗

[@kurniaa8345]

Great list man. There's a lot great female guitarists in Japan who are skillfully and talented. And my favorite from all of them is Kanami. Maybe she's not one of the fastest and most technical guitarists, but definitely she's one of the best guitarists with feeling and soul in their playing. She also good for playing piano, songwriting, composing and a good guitar teacher for other BAND-MAID guitarist, Kobato Miku.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Kanami is by far my favorite of those 21. I see that you switched it to females only. Okay, in that case, I shall edit my comment accordingly. I also like: Serina - Rick Rack/Fern Planet

[@drogonr9318]

Same. Kanami's versatility, compositional prowess, and overall musicality are unmatched imo.

[@pekkatervala8476]

I wonder if Fern Planet is still active...

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

@@pekkatervala8476 Sadly, I'm afraid it's not :-(

[@fernandoloya6325]

❤❤❤❤❤Kanamincho -😮an is my fave love her soul reminds me of the mighty Carlos Santana plays with her heart and soul just like her idol Carlos Santana😊

[@yeheskielbramti4785]

Great list, I love the double M Miyako & Midori, they have track record played hardcore/metalcore and rock before joining Lovebites. Not only power metal & Thrash metal, The fact that they can compose hardrock, groovy songs and some ballad.. you can find it in the Lovebites albums. Maybe interesting to see another guitarist on the list to compose or write power metal and thrash metal.

[@5Melig]

Hal Ca is so fast the camera doesn't keep up, made me lough so loud I had to rewind to listen. Don't have a favorite one, just a favorite duo: Midori-Miyako.

[@kissfan65]

Sakura and Mato from Hagane. Sakura is an absolute monster on guitar. I don't think there's anything she can't play.

[@johnp.johnson1541]

Yes, Sakura Yoshida can cover Chris Impelliterri. That says it all.

[@glenclarkchidley3637]

Good list! Lisa X is by far the most technically perfect!

[@fifis677]

Kanami is easily my favorite. The others are great players, but to me, extremely technical isn't always the way to go. I need to see Band-Maid when they come to the states again!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Kanami Tono, Kanamincho, Mincho of Band-Maid is my favorite. Her feel is amazing, not the fastest shredder but her solos are very melodic and fits their songs perfectly. Kanami is also a master composer for Band-Maid. BTW all girls in this video are amazing players.

[@johnp.johnson1541]

Bland-Maid fan: "Tōno is the best because I say so. I am a fan of maid costumes." Her tone is horrible.

[@ddamif]

@@johnp.johnson1541 Dude, everybody have different musical taste and nobody care about your taste Cheers

[@johnp.johnson1541]

@@ddamif You cared enough dummy Dario to comment about it. 🤣️ Do you feelbetter now that you tossed your childish temper tantrum? 🤣️ Good luck!

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

​@@johnp.johnson1541Select Circle

[@johnp.johnson1541]

@@kent-oveprestberg3578 What about him? I have chatted with him once. Good luck!

[@Velbert2]

I am missing Sakura Yoshiba from Hagane

[@oiwakenaoki]

kanami, midori, miyako ofcourse . but, please dont forget tomo-zo in a different way.

[@fleem5]

Hazuki, Saki and Miyako are my faves. Misa’s former shred mate on Bridear, Mitsuru, is good, too. All in all solid list!

[@sonoriuxo2437]

I agree that they are your favorites, but I wished you had mentioned also Narumi, Sakura Yoshida and Mina.

[@Hadesillo]

I would order them like this: 1-Midori (LB) 2-Miyako (LB) 3-Saki (Nph) 4-Kanami (B-M)

[@ChrisPage68]

Miyako, then Midori.

[@Hadesillo]

I put more attention and I changed my mind lately. Miyako then Midori. Yeah you were right.

[@muhdbaharompirun974]

Miyako dan Midori from group lovebites. My favorite Japanese female guitarists

[@Hypurr1]

Wow!!!! Your top 3 are the same as mine. To me Miyako and Kanami are both #1! I knew they would be in the list but I kept saying to myself, where is Yuki and there she was. There are some I have not heard of, I will be checking them out today. Thank you.

[@sherinjohn001]

I was waiting for Kanami, I thought there is another list of guitarists you made but ofc she is number 1. 🥰Minchosan

[@chouun888]

MIDORI and Li-sa X is another level.

[@Intensive-Care]

Of all the above, HAL-CA is an absolute guitar monster, in fact, the most powerful guitarist in the world, striking with her virtuoso and emotional playing. Gifted from above.

[@mscman5]

I really like your list. I am more happy with the names vs the order.

[@ricdale7813]

Yashiro doesnt get a lot of mention but she is quite talented. Really Great too see all these Fantastic Japanese Women Playing World Class Rock/Metal. Incredible musicianship each and every Lady in this Top 21. Honestly one could easily do a Top 50 there are so many qualified Female Guitarists with their ranks ever growing.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 Such a fantastic list!!! My favorite is Kanami from band maid!!! Her writing style as played just speaks to me!!! Greatly enjoyed!!! Stay safe!! Hello from Northern California!!!!! 😁❤✌🏼

[@KenKuroGuitar]

I literally smiled and said "YAY!!!" when you announced #1 My fav too :)

[@MSIContent]

Kanami is great because she plays from her soul! It’s her interpretation and ability to know when NOT to shred that puts her at the top! And, obviously her song writing ability as well…

[@ChrisPage68]

It doesn't put her anywhere near the top.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

@@ChrisPage68 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cepho8349]

This is a vapid argument. Also this is about guitarists, not songwriters.

[@warwickprince9712]

@@cepho8349 Vapid? I said she was ALSO a great song writer. That's not the reason she deserves to ALSO be the top of this list. If you like shreders - fine - but that's a very narrow definition of a good guitarist.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

@@warwickprince9712 wrong account, lol, switchback before you type comment

[@chakouyang2545]

Good job i agree with you 100%

[@Mikupigeon]

In order to avoid conflicts in the comment section, the title should change to my favourite top 21 japanese female guitarists. With that being said, Band Maid is also my favourite, Hanabie and Nemophila next.

[@richardthatsme]

Amazing list. Imagine 21. I could probably come up with a few more less well known who have my respect and admiration. Thanks.

[@ckiemnstr345]

Should have gone with Matsuri's solo in Envy. She's usually chugging away and her tone during those songs is outstanding but she does have the regular lead skills like all the other guitarists so showing those off would have been nice.

[@Lpmgato1]

Excellent list. All of these are awesome.

[@REZAWAHYU]

Thank you very much

[@davidtollefson8411]

Hal-Ca, Kanami, Miyako, Hazuki.

[@teikpohsee5356]

Mantap, bro! I agree with your top 3 but my favourite is Yuki (D_Drive) followed by Miyako then Kanami. Yang di lupa, those you missed out are Mitsuru (ex Bridear), Narumi Suzuki (ex Disqualia), Sakura Yoshida (Hagane) and Asaka (TRiDENT).

[@REZAWAHYU]

Saking banyaknya gitaris cewek keren dari Jepang sampe bingung saya...hahahahaahaa..

[@User_9086]

@@REZAWAHYU tapi bang liat deh, heran saya kok banyak yang debat yah di kolom komentar, semoga mereka gk kepanjangan aja debatnya sih wkwkwkwk Btw kyknya abang adain analisa dlu yah sebelum bkin listnya? soalnya di antara mereka pasti ada yg punya fans yg bludak, and terakhir makasih info nya bang,

[@REZAWAHYU]

@Alvhian list nya bukan berdasar peringkat kok Bro, di awal video udah saya jelaskan, di deskripsi juga saya tulis..ya namanya fans...ya gitu lah..hehehe... Ya sebelum buat listnya pasti liatin dulu satu2... hehe

[@User_9086]

@@REZAWAHYU sesekali buat list hardrock dong ngab, soalnya pengen nyari band2 baru buat d dengerin hehehwh

[@REZAWAHYU]

Siappp ...cb berselancar ke Jepang dulu ya..haha

[@kaazan1]

you are right, my 3 favorites are the same of you in the same order....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎💖

[@TheCyberMantis]

So many great guitarists here. My list would be something like: Midori, Miyako, Saki, Yuki from D-Drive, Hal-Ca, Li-Sa-X. ( But I like a lot of other players too! )

[@ajirmuhajir4279]

Kanami band maid

[@kiyoharanoshonagon9669]

Kanami is only one. Her sound is different from others. It's smooth, colourful and smart.

[@cepho8349]

That makes no sense whatsoever.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

hahahaha😂

[@muto4055]

Hanabie is pronounced (hanabi-eh), Rie (ri-eh). Saki is Nemophila's guitarist as the same in Marry's Blood now and still in both bands :)

[@Ippido]

You are right, they are all special in their own way 👍🙏

[@GuitarOld-m8g]

Tomo zo gitaris favorit saya,karena dia menguasai berbagai tehnik gitar dari berbagai genre musik seperti funk,rock,metal,jazz,prog, blues,dan mungkin masih banyak lagi

[@aphyonmortath8377]

LOL well i am not surprised i know or own albums from almost every group/artist on that list. As a long time metal head SHOW-YA will always rank highest on my list, pure legends. I'm also a huge fan of bridear, nobody in GALMET made that list, but then they have not been active for some time.,

[@donbrashsux]

M&M @ no 1 .. perfect together

[@jackelofnar]

Nice list but would change #1 and #2

[@4thArmoredVet]

Awesome list! Thank you 🙏

[@REZAWAHYU]

You're welcome..

[@FarhanMuammar]

Aksen indonesia nya melekat banget😅 Tapi keren mas saya apresiasi usaha mu, semoga chanel ini makin berkembang, semangat mas🔥

[@REZAWAHYU]

Indonesia Jawa mas...wahahahhaa....siappp terimakasih banyak supportnya yaaaaa

[@LALEDOLENT]

Great list, my fav are Midori and Miyako

[@Treband66]

MIYAKO is my favorite genious.I also love Midori 💪, Saki and Kaname.🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🎸🎸🎸🎸.They are very good.

[@幻夢-f5l]

Where is Sakura Yoshida ？

[@TheCyberMantis]

I agree.

[@Droops24]

Another fantastic player no one's mentioned is EITA (original Gacharic Spin guitarist) She's still making music to this day as an independent solo artist composing all her own music. Seriously, the most underrated of all these ladies.

[@xaoslordxaosynth106]

They're a fantastic band, but ... the list is Metal - and they're not, unfortunately. Even so, Gacharic are a band I do much admire. Plenty of skill there.

[@Droops24]

@Xaoslord Xaosynth I would certainly say Eita's work after she left Gacharic Spin is mostly metal. I'm referring to JUST Eita, not Gacharic Spin dude.

[@lianshadowmaker7834]

1. Miyako 2. Midori even if they could only play G chord, both are the best among other guitarists, because im the big fan of both, period.

[@TheCyberMantis]

YES!

[@Bisco-jc5ql]

みんな上手いけど、奏でるフレーズのセンスの高さはみんちょが断トツ👍

[@gilbertimanuel]

Mantap mas bro. Lanjut lah. 😊👍🏼

[@REZAWAHYU]

Siappppp broooo... Thengkyu

[@fungteeing7927]

Midori and miyago guitaris from Lovebirds Band

[@zeekmx1970]

I recognize MAB licks from speed kills on number 11 I'm going to have to select number 7 for the win. Lisa X showed strong technique. I didn't recognize it as scarified. 9 - With blue guitar has on very sexy clothing, The 70s vibe of the room they're in is only shattered by the peg board to the left behind the sofa.

[@irish66]

The one who produces the sound I like the best is Saki, followed by Miyako, and Kanami.

[@5Melig]

Soundwise I prefer Hazuki over Saki. How tastes can differ.

[@egodreas]

Kanami is of course a given for the top three, but I really think HAL-CA should be up there as well. If you combine not only technical skill, but songwriting and showmanship as well, I can't see how anyone can beat HAL-CA. You really didn't pick a very flattering clip of her for this video. If anyone is curious, this is her on stage (with a song she wrote at age 15): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKa0gal_g6-Wd5I

[@DanielDiRezze]

My personnal ranking: 1 / Hal-Ca, simply impressive, as guitarist and composer. 2 / Saki, a beautiful woman, talented and experienced as guitarist. 3 / Guita Rei, she can play acoustic, electric guitar, country as rock. So much talented. 4 / Miyako, piano or guitar, she blows me. 5 / Tabuchi Hisako (Number girl, Pedro). A+

[@realdocloco]

Yes it would have been great to see (guita) Rei and Hisako in that list

[@60代歌舞伎びと]

SUNGO(miki Igarashi)さんを忘れていないことに感心。60代ですが若い娘たちにまだまだ負けません。

[@dolphindigital3649]

kanami the tsunami.

[@senor.culture_672]

3:40. 3:50. Misaki, Ayumi would do for me.

[@gabrielszarose5640]

Yuki, Kanami, Miyako, Midori, Saki, Lisa X, Hazuki.

[@dg3258]

I'd put Miyako against anyone. She makes it look effortless every time. As a package, the 3 Ms (Miyako, Midori & Miho) are as good as it gets since Smith, Murray & Harris (Maiden). Back in the day, Maiden / Helloween did their thing (power metal) and the big 4 (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer & Anthrax) did thrash. LB can do both which I have never seen before and throw in a touch of dragonforce while you're at it; and it's due to their guitar talent and Haruna of course. Going from Swan Song w/Chopin intro to Break The Wall...c'mon, who can pull that off? I know this was an individual ranking...Miyako all the way, and I look at the bigger picture...what the band can do as a whole. My two cents.

[@heruprojects5479]

Hadir nyimak masss kangen buat cover drumm android

[@REZAWAHYU]

Siappp ....masih mikir ini mw cover lagu apa..hahahaha

[@drvonkrauss490]

I would suggest BabySaster.

[@kennethworthen8129]

They are all Great!!! I Love#9,8,7,6,5,And 4 I'm So Glad He Mentioned Yoshi #8 She's My Favorite! She Seems To Have a True Understanding of Music Like SAKI! And Of Course Dream Wife YUKI!!!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

I agree with all of your selections...but, no love for Mamitasu of SCANDAL?

[@drogonr9318]

I can see why he left her off the list, though I love her as a musician. I think Mami's strength is more as a songwriter with wonderful musicality; as an instrumentalist tho it's hard to put her in the top tier with these other women.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@drogonr9318 Watch her shred on her Gretsch White Falcon on BURN live at Budokan. THAT is top tier. Also, there is more to playing than just speed burns. These girls are all fantastic guitarists and Mami-chan is right up there with them. Likewise, Tomomi kicks hard on bass. And, Haruna is among the best rhythm players anywhere.

[@Vitericus1]

Huh. You left out Sakura Yoshida from Hagane and Hanako from Octaviagrace?

[@TheCyberMantis]

Yeah, Sakura is awesome too!

[@MegaHogzilla]

I've been following Li-Sa-X since she was little tiny thing playing a guitar as big as she was. She's a great player now and it's been fun to watch her grow up.

[@radioraffa]

Yuki Uozomi 2:01 married and had child 2018. She has been out of the business since then.

[@dexterplant778]

Well what can you say? Seems this list sums everything up with a nice bow, I could work all day and not change a thing about it, spot on, and as for the western music maker's, maybe you should look in this direction and get back on course instead of the garbage 🗑️ that's being put out.

[@ronlawrence4706]

Hal-ca rules!

[@Mikupigeon]

yes, she is amazing!

[@ChrisPage68]

Not yet. She's very young.

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@ChrisPage68 True but she is a prodigy. She is already evolving. You heard her latest stuff? It's fusion.

[@evanadia7090]

Harusnya ada Rumi min dari zestria/Holderlins dan sekarang di Rebellious streak

[@peterlee1257]

My favourites are Marin, Misa and Saki, no Narumi or Miyu !

[@yytt7127]

日本のガールズギターリストに詳しいね 個人的にはSakiが好きやな 日本を好いてくれて、ありがとうー

[@alexdeleon7135]

Where is Sakura Yoshida, or Mayto?

[@Frisbieinstein]

Yuki gets my vote.

[@kellerfrederic1]

1 Miyako/Midori 2 Hal-ca 3 Saki

[@鶴-r2v]

アステリズムのハルカさんはもっと上だと思うし、ランクインしてないが、よしださくらさんはこの中でもトップクラス

[@tamamonomaster]

you miss Kohara Riko (the Sketchbook), Tonaki Sachiko (FLiP)