If you like Ken Yabuki, try these artists

If you like Ken Yabuki, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Yumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya

Guide

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

J-pop city pop folk rock
Tatsurō Yamashita

Tatsurō Yamashita

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

city pop kayōkyoku pop music
Junko Ōhashi

Junko Ōhashi

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

J-pop city pop kayōkyoku
Eve

Eve

Higher popularity

J-pop city pop dance-rock
Koichi Sugiyama

Koichi Sugiyama

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

anime song kayōkyoku video game music
Hiroko Yakushimaru

Hiroko Yakushimaru

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

J-pop kayōkyoku

Common questions

Who sounds like Ken Yabuki?

Artists similar to Ken Yabuki include Yumi Matsutoya, Tatsurō Yamashita, Junko Ōhashi and Fuyumi Sakamoto. Each shares elements of Ken Yabuki's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ken Yabuki?

Ken Yabuki is primarily known for kayōkyoku. Yabuki's music combines restrained melodies with intricate layers of instrumentation that build a warm, inviting atmosphere while maintaining an undercurrent of reflective tension.

Where should I start if I like Ken Yabuki?

If you enjoy Ken Yabuki, start with Yumi Matsutoya — their album "Toki no Nai Hotel" is a great entry point. Shared genres: kayōkyoku