Acid Black Cherry Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Acid Black Cherry “Sleeping Princess” MV

It is an achingly beautiful ballad that gently speaks of love to a dear one who has fallen into eternal sleep.

As the anecdote suggests that Yasu wrote it with a close friend in mind, the protagonist’s deep love for “you,” who will never awaken again, comes through so poignantly it hurts.

The delicate vocals, as if softly touching glasswork, meld with the piano’s melody and seem to tighten the listener’s heart.

Released in February 2009 as the seventh single, the song was also included on the album Q.E.D.

It reached living rooms nationwide as the ending theme for the TBS show Koi Suru Hanikami! and captured many hearts.

On nights when you want to sink into a sentimental mood, why not listen quietly?

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Acid Black Cherry 'Gentle Lie' MV

When you think of Acid Black Cherry, a fierce image tends to come to mind, but this one is a straightforward ballad.

Its theme is lies born from having loved someone too much.

The keyword “lies” expands the song’s scope—capturing the fragile parts of ourselves that, even while knowing we were being lied to, still leaned on those lies, and the sorrowful destination we reached as a result of our own weakness.

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Acid Black Cherry “Yes” MV

This is Acid Black Cherry’s 15th single, released in January 2012.

It’s a rock ballad that showcases a very expansive high-tone vocal from the very beginning, and I think it’s also one of the more difficult songs to sing at karaoke.

To sing it in the original key, you’ll likely need to master so-called head voice for the high notes.

Although it’s a ballad, the backing arrangement is fairly powerful, so try to sing in a way that doesn’t sound weak, but also be careful not to make it sound rough.

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Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry4rank/position

Acid Black Cherry “Fuyu no Maboroshi” MV

A signature winter song from Acid Black Cherry, the solo project of yasu, vocalist of Janne Da Arc.

Released in January 2008 as the fourth single, this popular track reached No.

1 on the Oricon Daily Chart.

It is also included on the album BLACK LIST.

The lyrics depict a protagonist who has lost someone dear, gazing at the falling powder snow and drifting into memories—expressing the aching sorrow of longing to meet someone who can no longer be met, intertwined with winter scenery.

The coupling track features a cover of Shizuka Kudo’s classic Koi Hitoyo, further showcasing yasu’s distinctive worldview.

This ballad resonates deeply with listeners who have experienced parting from a loved one or who find themselves thinking of someone they cannot see, making it a profoundly moving song.

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Acid Black Cherry「Black Cherry」MV

This is a standout track with sensual lyrics and a distinctive melody.

Showcasing Acid Black Cherry’s overwhelming vocal prowess, it was released in February 2008 and reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

It’s a popular song that also earned Platinum certification and is included on the album BLACK LIST.

yasu’s high range, with its solid core, further highlights the passionate lyrics.

The sound, which incorporates jazz and ska elements, is also captivating—perfect for getting hyped during a drive or at karaoke.

With many sexual expressions, it’s also recommended for those who want to enjoy a more adult atmosphere.

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Acid Black Cherry “I Don’t Love You” MV

Released in 2007 as the third single, the recording features many musicians, including Kozo Suganuma.

With lyrics that evoke vivid scenes, the song conveys lingering attachment and bittersweet emotion.

Its portrayal of vulnerability is rendered with striking realism.

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Acid Black Cherry「Re:birth」MV

This is a passionate rock number that portrays rebirth from deep despair.

Released in August 2010 as the ninth single after yasu underwent vocal cord surgery and recuperation, it was chosen as the theme song for the PlayStation 3 game “Another Century’s Episode: R.” The lyrics, said to reflect his unvarnished feelings during recovery, are the very cry of a heart clawing for light while struggling in darkness.

Its dark, fast-paced sound merges with a vocal delivery that is both powerful and delicate, shaking the listener’s soul to its core.

When you hit a wall in life and feel your spirit about to break, if you long to overcome your circumstances, this song will surely kindle a light of hope in your heart.