Junji Ishiwatari (石渡 淳治, born August 21, 1977 in Towada, Japan) is a Japanese musician, lyricist, composer, record producer and guitarist. He has been active since 1995. That same year he formed SUPERCAR, a group in which he handled guitar and the lyrics of almost all the songs.
SUPERCAR made its major debut with Epic Records Japan in 1997. Before breaking up in 2005, it released seven original albums and 15 singles, while moving from a simpler band sound to dance and electronic styles.
After the end of SUPERCAR, Ishiwatari expanded his career as a lyricist and producer for artists such as Chatmonchy, 9mm Parabellum Bullet, ねごと and NICO Touches the Walls. In 2007 he published the novel and essay collection 『うれしい悲鳴をあげてくれ』, and he has also written for magazines.
Since 2021 he has also worked in THE BLACKBAND. His anime-related work includes "Kamisama no Iutoori (神様のいうとおり)", the opening theme of "Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei".
