DIR EN GREY Popular Song Ranking [2026]

heartbeatDIR EN GREY29rank/position

DIR EN GREY Kodo [PV] HQ

When it comes to Dir’s vocalist Kyo, I personally think his strengths are his diverse vocal techniques and those seductive high notes.

This song, in particular, feels like it brings out Kyo’s allure in a very concentrated way.

As a result, elements like shouts and growls are more restrained, but it still turns out plenty cool.

And the shout near the end that comes in as if suddenly remembered is absolutely overwhelming!

JealousDIR EN GREY30rank/position

Dir en grey – Jealous (PV)

Released in 1998, this is their first single, put out independently.

Their consistently erotic-grotesque aesthetic was already budding, but as an early work the sound lacks heaviness, and the vocals are entirely clean with no shouts or the like.

The band holds the record for performing at the Budokan in less than two years after forming, suggesting they were already extremely popular during their indie days.

SUSTAIN THE UNTRUTHDIR EN GREY31rank/position

DIR EN GREY – SUSTAIN THE UNTRUTH

A track with a piercing snare tone in the intro that feels incredibly good.

Kyo’s makeup and hood in the PV look absolutely perfect.

The scream at 2:19 hardly sounds human anymore.

It’s a masterpiece that showcases both its coolness and the abnormal brilliance of his vocals.

【KR】cubeDIR EN GREY32rank/position

DIR EN GREY – 【KR】cube [PV] [SUB] [HD]

This is a song from their seventh single.

As for the title’s meaning, the working title was apparently “Kururi Kururi Kururi,” but due to opposition from the members, it ended up as this title: “KR:” meaning “kururi,” and “cube” meaning “to the third power.”

pomegranateDIR EN GREY33rank/position

DIR EN GREY – Zakuro com legendas em PT-BR/ROMAJI

A song by DIR EN GREY portraying hopeless love and self-destruction.

It’s included on the album “MACABRE,” released in September 2000.

Written from a female perspective, the lyrics vividly depict scars on the wrists, love freezing over, and the struggle to endure the cold of the night.

It also features a weighty narrative in which the protagonist, having decided to jump to her death, looks back on her past at that very moment.

This work fuses lyrics that pierce deeply into the listener’s heart with DIR EN GREY’s uniquely overwhelming sound.

It will resonate when you want to face the pain of heartbreak and the hardships of life.

hazyDIR EN GREY34rank/position

DIR EN GREY – “Oboro” (Promotion Edit Ver.) (CLIP)

DIR EN GREY has delivered a track woven from deep emotion and complex musicality.

The lyrics, depicting the contradictions of love and the struggles within human relationships, pierce the listener’s heart with sharp precision.

Released as a single on April 28, 2021, the song was later included on the album PHALARIS.

Commemorating the band’s 25th anniversary, this album fully showcases DIR EN GREY’s musical breadth.

Combining dark, heavy tones with Kyo’s versatile vocal performance, this piece is perfect for introspective moods or times when you’re grappling with complicated feelings.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to confront the emotions that lie deep within.

Ferocity, and the searing darkness entwined within this chestDIR EN GREY35rank/position

DIR EN GREY – Hageshisa to, Kono Mune no Naka de Karamitsuita Shakunetsu no Yami [PV] [SINGLE] [SUB] [HD]

Their 23rd single.

Debuting at No.

2 on the Oricon chart, this release features growls at its core, yet the cleanly sung, catchy chorus makes it relatively accessible compared to their recent work.

The promotional video is extremely grotesque, and it was reportedly censored by all TV stations when aired on music programs.