So...J-Rock and Pop

[Forsaken Lover]

Utada

A lot of people elsewhere have suggested her as well. *puts down on list*

Dir en grey

I've heard a lot about them over the years as well.

If you like stuff like the Mana stuff I would go with Gazette. I can't stand them, but you'd probably like it. There are very few bands in Japan that still do the whole Visual Kei thing. To my knowledge, Gazette is one of the few that still do.

As I said, I'm new to the whole J-Rock thing. Visual kei is mainly just big, theatrical concerts and performances where the band dress up and use well..visuals in addition to the music they're performing.
Right?

From the bit I've seen of Mana's band, they seem to do that.

Then again it's very possible I'm totally wrong on what visual kei is.

So thanks everyone for the suggestions. Got lots of stuff to check out. =P

Also Romero, do you not like Mana's stuff either then? Just wondering since you suggested a band you didn't like based on a band I did like so I'm guessing they have similar styles.