Favorite Japanese Artist/Song

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So...This is a thread about favorite Japanese music artists.  Also list your favorite song (doesnt need to be by your favorite artist.  

 

I have a couple.  First I love Dir En Grey.  Runner ups: Suga Shikao,  Yoko Kanno, X Japan, Utada Hikaru.

 My favorite song comes from デスノート (Death Note).  The song is the first ending theme called Alumina by Nightmare.  Runner Ups: Nami Hikari by Suga Shikao, Forever Love by X Japan, D-tecnolife by UVERworld (2nd Bleach opening)