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A popular song by Acid Black Cherry. A masterpiece that shines with aesthetic decadence and a strong conceptual flair.

Acid Black Cherry, which began in 2007 as the solo project of yasu, the vocalist of the rock band Janne Da Arc.

With story-driven concepts centered around “ero” (eroticism) and yasu’s captivating beauty, the project has won over many fans.

In 2025, ABC became the first artist on LtOVES, a new label launched by its producer, and the news of their music finally hitting streaming services also drew attention.

Here, we’ll focus on some of ABC’s iconic songs.

Popular songs by Acid Black Cherry. Masterpieces (51–60) that shine with decadence and strong conceptual themes.

L-ElAcid Black Cherry

Acid Black Cherry -L- (I tried singing)
L-ElAcid Black Cherry

This is the title track included on a concept album that explores the theme of “love,” depicting the tumultuous life of a woman.

Its graceful yet somehow melancholy waltz rhythm perfectly mirrors the emotions of the protagonist, who continues to seek pure love while being buffeted by fate.

yasu’s richly expressive vocals are also striking, further highlighting the story’s poignancy and depth.

The album L—El—, which features this song, was released in February 2015 and became a hit, selling 113,000 copies in its first week.

Its strong narrative appeal captured many hearts, leading to a live-action film adaptation in November 2016.

It’s a perfect choice when you want to immerse yourself in music with a grand, expansive world.

Fallin’ AngelAcid Black Cherry

This is a song centered on the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

It portrays those who lost their lives in the disaster as angels, and conveys unreachable feelings, the sorrow of loss, and a sense of emptiness, all sung to an intense rock sound at a slow tempo.

Round&RoundAcid Black Cherry

This song is the first track on the fourth album, -L-.

It’s a powerful rock ballad that expresses, with pure-hearted sincerity, the question of where a loved one is now and what they’re doing.

It’s filled with feelings that anyone would have for someone they love, making it a highly relatable track.

Until that day…Acid Black Cherry

[Acid Black Cherry] Until That Day Comes [Tomato]
Until that day...Acid Black Cherry

This is a song imbued with feelings about the Great East Japan Earthquake.

In the face of a natural disaster that humans cannot resist, it prompts questions like who would wish for something so tragic and what God is trying to do.

The Lord of the RingsAcid Black Cherry

The Lord of the Rings – Acid Black Cherry by osamu0419
The Lord of the RingsAcid Black Cherry

It’s a song themed around “infidelity” or “cheating,” as revealed by the fate of the ring.

The ring tells the story of a messy relationship: hiding the ring, hiding the fact that there’s a beloved partner, and loving someone else.

It also expresses the feelings of the woman who discovers she’s been cheated on, making it relatable from either perspective.