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The Best Episodes of J-MELO Season 20

Every episode of J-MELO Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of J-MELO Season 20!

J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on October 7, 2005. The program is available on NHK's World Service television

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    J-MELO Season 20 Episode 1 - all at once and Coda Mahiru
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    #1 - all at once and Coda Mahiru

    S20:E1

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: all at once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model and actor). They're both coming to chat and perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 2 - Okayu and TSUKEMEN
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    #2 - Okayu and TSUKEMEN

    S20:E2

    Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Okayu (a singer-songwriter with cover albums including city pop and anisongs) and TSUKEMEN (an internationally active three-piece ensemble).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 3 - FIVE NEW OLD and sajou no hana
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    #3 - FIVE NEW OLD and sajou no hana

    S20:E3

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FIVE NEW OLD (a four-piece rock band from Kobe) and sajou no hana (an act getting lots of attention for anime theme songs) are coming to chat and perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 4 - FES☆TIVE and LE VELVETS
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    #4 - FES☆TIVE and LE VELVETS

    S20:E4

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, FES☆TIVE (a 6-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia) and LE VELVETS (a 4-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor voices) are coming to chat and sing.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 5 - Nagayama Yoko and MYTH & ROID
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    #5 - Nagayama Yoko and MYTH & ROID

    S20:E5

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: enka singer Nagayama Yoko, who debuted as a pop idol 40 years ago; and MYTH & ROID, who work on themes for internationally successful games and anime shows.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 6 - SKE48 and Tomioka Ai
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    #6 - SKE48 and Tomioka Ai

    S20:E6

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: idol group SKE48, who are marking their 15th anniversary; and Tomioka Ai, who's a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 7 - Murasaki and Fragrant Drive
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    #7 - Murasaki and Fragrant Drive

    S20:E7

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Murasaki (members: Chisa, who's a voice actor in the "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" franchise, and songwriter Ramseeni); and 7-member idol group Fragrant Drive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 8 - ICEx and REIKO
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    #8 - ICEx and REIKO

    S20:E8

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: 8-piece dance-and-vocal group ICEx, who've marked a year together in the EBiDAN music collective; and Philippine-born singer REIKO, who debuted last October.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 9 - Kishita Kohshi and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI
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    #9 - Kishita Kohshi and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI

    S20:E9

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Kishita Kohshi (a guy with great piano skills and a soulful voice) and BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI (a six-piece idol group with a ninja-themed new single).

    Director:Unknown
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  10. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 10 - CANDY TUNE and Inaba Manaka
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    #10 - CANDY TUNE and Inaba Manaka

    S20:E10

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: seven-piece idol group CANDY TUNE, who have a big, young fanbase on social media; and Inaba Manaka, who left Juice=Juice in 2022 to launch a solo career.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 11 - mol-74 and Tamai Shiori
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    #11 - mol-74 and Tamai Shiori

    S20:E11

    Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Kyoto-based four-piece rock band mol-74; and Momoiro Clover Z member Tamai Shiori, who launched a parallel solo career in January last year.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 12 - TAKANE NO NADESHIKO and Hayashibe Satoshi
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    #12 - TAKANE NO NADESHIKO and Hayashibe Satoshi

    S20:E12

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: TAKANE NO NADESHIKO (a 10-member idol group making a buzz on social media) and Hayashibe Satoshi (a singer who has fans across a wide age range).

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  13. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 13 - HAGANE and Momoiro Clover Z
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    #13 - HAGANE and Momoiro Clover Z

    S20:E13

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: four-piece heavy-metal band HAGANE, who've rebooted with new members; and four-piece idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who've worked on many songs for anime hits.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 14 - SARD UNDERGROUND and Lienel
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    #14 - SARD UNDERGROUND and Lienel

    S20:E14

    Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: SARD UNDERGROUND (a tribute band who play songs by legendary J-pop group ZARD); and Lienel (a six-member dance-and-vocal group who debuted last year).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 15 - Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio
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    #15 - Suzuki Konomi and Yui Nishio

    S20:E15

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Suzuki Konomi (a great singer who has sung lots of anime songs) and Yui Nishio (a singer-songwriter whose everyday-life lyrics appeal mainly to young women).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 16 - Niihama Leon and KiSS KiSS
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    #16 - Niihama Leon and KiSS KiSS

    S20:E16

    Join May J. for Japanese music! On the show this week: Niihama Leon (a singer who brings his powerful voice to Showa-era pop) and KiSS KiSS (a super-kawaii female idol group who debuted last year).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 17 - Rei and Ieiri Leo
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    #17 - Rei and Ieiri Leo

    S20:E17

    Join May J. for great Japanese music! In the studio this week: singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei; and singer-songwriter Ieiri Leo, who brings a unique sensibility and a great voice to her music.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 18 - BRIDEAR and Matsuura Kodai
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    #18 - BRIDEAR and Matsuura Kodai

    S20:E18

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: BRIDEAR (a five-piece all-female heavy metal band with a growing fanbase in Europe) and Matsuura Kodai (a singer with an astonishingly versatile voice).

    Director:Unknown
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  19. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 19 - WONK and Sato Masaki
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    #19 - WONK and Sato Masaki

    S20:E19

    Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week: WONK (a four-piece band with a soulful sound that goes beyond genres) and Sato Masaki (a Morning Musume.'21 alum who's a great singer and dancer).

    Director:Unknown
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  20. J-MELO Season 20 Episode 20 - Haku. and XinU
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    #20 - Haku. and XinU

    S20:E20

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Haku. (an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound) and XinU (a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"all at once and Coda Mahiru" is the best rated episode of "J-MELO" season 20. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/5/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Okayu and TSUKEMEN".