J-Pop & Ani-song Society

JPAS is a student-led music community dedicated to J-Pop, anisong (anime songs), Japanese rock, Japanese bands, and contemporary Japanese live music culture.

Join us on Discord

General membership is free, and musical experience is not required.

Who we are

However, we are not simply an anime club, music appreciation club, or fan community.

JPAS is also a music organization that enables students to form bands, rehearse, collaborate, perform, and organize concerts.

We want JPAS to become a lasting platform for Japanese music at Ohio State.

Our mission

Our mission is to promote the appreciation, understanding, and performance of Japanese popular music and anisong through public music education, intercultural exchange, and accessible live music experiences.

We connect people through music, create opportunities for student musicians, and introduce contemporary Japanese live music culture to broader audiences.

What we do

Music Community
Bringing together students who enjoy Japanese music, from casual listeners to passionate fans and experienced musicians.
Live Music & Student Bands
Helping musicians meet one another, form bands, access shared resources, organize rehearsals, and perform live.
Cultural Exchange & Public Education
Introducing Japanese music culture to the wider Ohio State community through performances, music appreciation, and accessible cultural programming.

Lives

No upcoming live has been announced.

Join our Discord to hear about future shows.

Get show news on Discord

Past live

Astral Note 0th LIVE

Our first major milestone was the successful completion of our inaugural live concert.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Browning Amphitheatre, South Oval, The Ohio State University
Admission: Free
Performed by: Astral Note

Setlist

Don't say lazy KON!
紅蓮華 Demon Slayer
Unravel Tokyo Ghoul
Idol oshi no ko

Encore

Georgette Me, Georgette You (Astral Note ver.) BanGDream! series Ave Mujica

Setlist, photos and video Watch on YouTube

A singer performs with a microphone at Astral Note 0th LIVE.

A musician plays electric guitar at Astral Note 0th LIVE.

A musician plays an electronic drum kit at Astral Note 0th LIVE.

Bands

Astral Note

JPAS's first featured student band.

Astral Note focuses on J-Pop and anisong live performances.

It represents an important part of JPAS's early history because it performed at our inaugural concert.

JPAS is the larger organization, with the goal of supporting additional bands in the future.

Astral Note's page The band's Instagram: @astralnote.band

Join JPAS

JPAS welcomes Ohio State students interested in Japanese music.

Join us on Discord

General membership is free, and musical experience is not required.

We want the organization to feel welcoming to both musicians and non-musicians.

Questions? Email jpasosu@gmail.com

There are different ways to get involved:

Enjoying Japanese music and attending events
Meeting people with similar musical interests
Joining listening or appreciation sessions
Learning or performing music
Joining or forming bands
Helping with live audio, stage production, and event operations
Photography, videography, design, and publicity
Volunteering for performances and cultural activities

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JPAS wants to build sustainable support for student-led cultural and music events.