DocumentaLy 6,033 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 People often ask about getting into Japanese music, and people always suggest their faves. This isn't about that. It's about who is the easiest to get wrapped up in, as far as like availability of music / videos, frequency of releases, translated material, social media, and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#DIAMOND 735 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 None for me I haven't heard a Japanese song that I like idk why ppl are negging me I was just agreeing with op so wyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You're My Destiny 906 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Baby Metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helbi 4,358 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I don't follow Japanese music closely (I listen to a lot of Japanese music but I don't know what's mainstream) but I always see Perfume fans more than anything so maybe them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baiichi 3,992 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 One Ok Rock. They seem to promote more internationally than in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeYaWithYou 4,415 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 inb4 people don't read the OP's post and start suggesting their faves I feel like 48s because they have so many groups/subunits/solos that are constantly releasing material not to mention they have stuff like elections and stuff to get people interested. Also, since they have so many members that are involved in dramas, variety, and everything else, there is always something to talk about. And they have lots of translators, so all their shows are almost always immediately translated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caridee 5,322 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 not a singer, but hes japanese. sakaguchi kentaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleMin 111 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Maaya Uchida. Her stuff dont get translated though. It would be great if Jpop international fandom was more active on forums because then it would be easier for international fans to keep track of those things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelisk 425 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I think acts with already established fandoms like ONE OK ROCK, BABYMETAL, Perfume, LDH and 48G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricesongs 263 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 i see a lot of stuff about perfume isnt the easiest one to stan kyary pamyu pamyu tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Taxi 1,095 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Vocal talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemlock 1,537 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 46/48 groups or idols in general. There's a ton of music released. A single from one of those groups is basically an album if you include the tracks from the different versions. There's dramas and variety shows that they are on which are usually translated. A lot of pictures and photoshoots are available. I'd assume they have twitters, facebooks, instagrams, etc also. All of this makes it easy to get attached and find a favorite or bias if you're the sort of person to do that. There are actually fandoms and online communities. There are english sites and forums just for idols. I don't think fandoms exist for non-idols or they are not as common. Basically they are accessible with a lot of things for fans to consume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinyobi No Asa 347 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Utada,48groups,baby metal,OOR and tons of indie acts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acer 396 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 baby metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos 1,944 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Stan BABYMETAL, they are talented, crazy and unique.. they also very popular and have so many dedicated haters...!!! if u want get babymetal related, just go here: https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL/new/ babymetal forum in reddit are very active now because babymetal is on the middle of their world tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMC 59 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I think acts with already established fandoms like ONE OK ROCK, BABYMETAL, Perfume, LDH and 48G. This is basically it. They all have youtube channels and the music is available on iTunes worldwide. They're also quite representative of what's hot today in Japan. I'd also add lesser known acts like AKLO, KOHH and others if you're into urban music or acts like Suiyoubi no Campanella for alternative pop fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ureshige 1,863 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Perfume, Hello Project acts, Babymetal and the 48G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINUSHKA 174 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 None for me I haven't heard a Japanese song that I like idk why ppl are negging me I was just agreeing with op so wyd Oh you edited your comment already. Anyway, probably because of how contributing your comment was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jany 4,154 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 anything with active and organized international fanbase. "Stanning" isnt just about listenning to the music, it requires more gimmicks (variety shows, etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midna 2,032 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Perfume and the 48 family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamSoldier 294 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Vamps, Dir En Grey and maybe some visual kei bands. Most of my favourites don't have translators and are always on tours so material release may be a little bit on delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesnowyday 1,315 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 probably the 48's/46's. Or HelloPro groups (especially Momusu). They have a pretty big fanbase and their PV have english subs. UpFront is pretty open to international fans. They'd be pretty easy to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sana Muñequita Linda 2,566 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 People often ask about getting into Japanese music, and people always suggest their faves. This isn't about that. It's about who is the easiest to get wrapped up in, as far as like availability of music / videos, frequency of releases, translated material, social media, and whatnot. Hahaha, that's true, actually! Well, I guess your already existing tastes serve as gateway acts to become a fan of certain J-music acts. That, and the buzz (sometimes mediaplay) one could get: Either AKB48 doing a song for a Disney film (Sugar Rush for Wreck-It Ralph) or Babymetal angering chauvinist metal music fans, and clever community management (Miyavi or Ladybaby come to mind). For example, the anime/videogame fans will flock to TM Revolution, Kumi Koda, YUI, Do as Infinity, etc. (basically anison artists and those who do a one anime/videogame song which becomes enough popular to sustain an international fandom) because anime/videogames mean availability, and music videos and releases will be ready for those fans to get (as easy as the anime/videogames they consume). In short, I guess the easiest acts to stan are those whose artistic works can be easily found (albeit a lack of translations of their variety show appearances, etc.), which acknowledge the existence of a non-Japanese fanbase (to a certain extent), and which are not very alienating in terms of sound, availability and fandom personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkshake364 48 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I am going to be biased here and go with Ayumi Hamasaki for the following reasons (although these could also apply to Kumi): Yearly album releases (and some years you get a mini album or remix album!) Twitter/Facebook/Instagram presence with some posts in English/acknowledges overseas fanbase Discography on iTunes Youtube channel with her full PVs on Avex's channel (although her recent PVs are only available in the short version) Frequent concerts - arena tour, A-Nation & CDL (plus TA Tour this year) I do find that I tend to listen to artists more when they release something new so with the likes of Kumi and Ayumi I probably do listen to them more and therefore "stan" more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocumentaLy 6,033 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 anything with active and organized international fanbase. "Stanning" isnt just about listenning to the music, it requires more gimmicks (variety shows, etc...) But not everyone goes on variety shows and whatnot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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