As it said on the title, this is a thread for your favorite J-musicians. From those many bands in Japan, there's few musicians that might caught your attention personally,technically, etc.You may put video to show your favorite musician. I'll start with mine..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Favorite Drummer: Akira Jimbo of Casiopea, and Rina Suzuki of SCANDAL.
Favorite Bassist: Tetsuo Sakurai of Casiopea, and Tomomi Ogawa of SCANDAL.
~Jimsaku(Akira Jimbo&Tetsuo Sakurai)-Funky Punch~

Casiopea is the first Japanese band I knew when I was young..I knew both of them since Casiopea's 'Soundgraphy' album. Both of them stayed in Casiopea until 1989. Then, they formed Jimsaku after they out from the band.
Favorite Guitarist:Tak Matsumoto of B'z, Junko Sugawara (session guitarist, [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]),and Mami Sasazaki of SCANDAL.
~Junko with Lady Angel 107 - Evil Angels~

Junko is known as a session guitarist for many Japanese artist in recording session or live concert. I knew about her when she's supporting Utada Hikaru's band in Wildlife's concert 2010.
~B'z - Konya Tsuki No Mieru Oka Ni (live)~

Under Steve Vai recommendation, B'z~that consist of Tak Matsumoto and Koshi Inaba~is the first Asian band that have their handprints and signatures put up in the Hollywood's RockWalk.
Favorite Vocalist:Koshi Inaba of B'z & Ono Masatoshi.
Ono is the soloist known with his ballad rock song, "You're The Only". Currently vocalist of Galneryus.
~Ono Masatoshi - You're the Only (live acoustic in Sapporo club)~

How about yours?[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]..

My favourite Bassist is Minei Makkatsu ((mACKAz) ex. HaMC)
There's not many video's of him playing solo, but I especially like his solo from Sakura-Con 2010 (Not on Youtube)


My favourite Guitarist is Syu (of Galneryus)
This video alone speaks for itself, along with every Galneryus track.


My favourite Vocalist is MAH (SiM (Silence is Mine))


I can't honestly say there's any drummers that stand out to me more than others, so I can't say I have a favourite.

Favorite bassist

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Favorite vocalist

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Favorite pianist

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Favorite guitarist

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I don't really have a favorite drummer, so I guess I'll go with Rina Suzuki of Scandal

These are some of my favorite Japanese bands/ groups:

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Nice guys!Keep it coming!..Cool reference of many great Japanese musicians.. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
@yoshinator54
Awesome!I also love Ghibli movies..Nice to know who's behind the soundtrack.
By the way, Rina's favorite band is Maximum The Hormone too..

@SourChicken
Yup, Galneryus guitarist is awesome and a great shredder, I agree with you!

Here's one of my fav guitarist,Tak Matsumoto solo's work 'Sacred Field'..