L’Arc~en~Ciel’s Masterpieces: A Comprehensive Showcase from Major Hits to Hidden Gems

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The intro starts with the piano, launching into a powerful, very cool performance.

At first the low notes stand out, but overall you can immerse yourself in a grand, expansive atmosphere.

It’s not a song about rain, but it’s one I want to listen to when I’m feeling a bit mellow and somber on a rainy day.

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The best-selling visual kei band in 2000 was L’Arc-en-Ciel.

With their distinctive worldview, they became especially popular among women, leading to a massive hit that sold over 1.1 million copies and ranked 10th on the annual singles chart.

Driver`s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

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A cool guitar sound becomes the shot in the arm you need to charge forward! This is a song by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a rock band that has been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene for years, released in 1999 as their 17th single.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime GTO.

The driving tempo, the grand scale of the lyrics, and hyde’s sultry vocals—every aspect is captivating.

If you want to crank up your energy with a rock track, this is the one!

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Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc～en～Ciel「Driver’s High」-Music Clip-

L’Arc~en~Ciel’s 17th single.

A single cut from the classic album “ark,” it was also used as the opening theme for the TV anime GTO.

Kicking off with the roar of a car engine and shifting into a high-velocity guitar sound, the arrangement heightens the anticipation for the extraordinary journey ahead.

True to the theme vocalist and lyricist hyde described—“the exhilaration of driving while listening to music”—it rekindles that invincible rush we felt back then, as if we could break free from mundane days and go anywhere.

It’s a perfect rock tune not only for a refreshing drive scene, but also for switching your mood.

Wind of GoldL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

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It’s a quiet, time-flowing ballad with a beautiful, expanding acoustic guitar sound.

Hyde’s vocals, which can feel tinged with melancholy, are incredibly captivating.

It’s included on L’Arc~en~Ciel’s second album, Tierra.

There is also a remixed version of this song included as the B-side to their debut single, “Blurry Eyes.”

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L’arc en ciel – Hoshizora Tour 2007 Live

It’s included on the nationally beloved band L’Arc～en～Ciel’s 2005 album “AWAKE.” It’s a mid-tempo song that showcases vocalist Hyde’s clear, soaring voice.

L’Arc～en～Ciel has many hit songs, and this one is a hidden gem as well.

Scenes of ReminiscenceL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

Scenes of Reminiscence

A wistful rock ballad that sings of the regret of ending time with a loved one by your own hand.

It’s included on the first album “DUNE,” released in 1993.

The chorus-laden guitar arpeggios pair beautifully with Hyde’s delicate vocals.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to alone at night, when you want to sink into your own world.

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