Kawaii Metal Groups To Listen To
(Photo: The Idol Formerly Known As LADYBABY)
Kawaii metal is a genre of metal that blends elements of J-Pop and heavy metal. It was pioneered in Japan in the early 2010s, with BABYMETAL being a well-known example, and the creators of the genre.
BABYMETAL
Formed: 2010
Debut: April 27, 2011 (Doki Doki ☆ Morning)
Current Members: SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, MOMOMETAL
Former Member: YUIMETAL
LADYBABY
Also known as: The Idol Formerly Known As LADYBABY (2016-2018)
Formed: 2013
Debut: July 29, 2015 (Nippon Manju)
Disbanded: January 13, 2020 (reformed on January 2, 2023; re-debuted December 7, 2023)
Current Members: Rem Serizawa, Kanrei Mia, Sena Kurusaki, Sakura Tsubaki, Ei Tsukimachi
Former Members: LADYBEARD, Kuromiya Rei, Kaneko Rie, Ikeda Nana, Arima Emily, Karasawa Fuka
NECRONOMIDOL
Formed: 2014
Debut: June 1, 2014 (Ikotsu Mofubuki)
Hiatus: August 30, 2022
Current Member: Tsukishiro Himari
Former Members: Kozakura Malin, Mochinaga Meica, Kurogane Hisui, Amou Towa, etc.
DEADLIFT LOLITA
Formed: 2017
Debut: March 31, 2017 (SIX PACK TWINS)
Disbanded: ~2019
Former Members: LADYBEARD, Saiki Reika
BABYBEARD
Formed: 2020
Debut: April 28, 2021 (NIPPON KARA KONNICHIWA)
Current Members: LADYBEARD, SUZU, MAHRI
Former Member: KOTOMI
Candye♡Syrup
Formed: 2017
Debut: September 25, 2017 (Candye♡Syrup)
Disbanded: November 2019
Former Members: Chiro Chiroru, Choco Reito, Yume Miichan, Shio Salt, Hatsune Ichigo, Aisaki Mai, Non, Chianzu Colomo, Amatsuka Saaya, Soku Shian
FRUITPOCHETTE
Formed: 2012
Debut: February 26, 2014 (Sakuretsu -Burning-)
Current Members: Azuma Shiori, Teratani Mina
Former Members: RUM, Narasaki Yuri
Kamen Joshi
Formed: 2013
Debut: March 6, 2013 (Kamenjoshi)
Current Members: Morishita Mao, Tsukino Moa, Kojima Yuuka, Igari Tomoka, Suzumura Seri, Hinata Koharu, Aoi Nonoa
Former Members: Kinoshita Yuuri, Mitsuki Saki, Osuzu Harumi, Aoi Nonoa, Mizuki Kirari, Seira Saria, etc.
DESURABBITS
Also known as: DEATHRABBITS (2013-2017), Desu.Rabbits (2017-2019)
Formed: 2013
Debut: November 13, 2013 (IDOL STAR WARS)
Disbanded: June 20, 2021
Former Members: Karin, Yuzu, Emi, Buchou
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