GLAY Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

The theme of SHUTTER SPEEDSGLAY29rank/position

The theme of SHUTTER SPEEDS

GLAY’s JIRO is definitely one of the popular players who changed the image of bassists in the 1990s.

He was hugely popular as a fashion icon at the time, and as a bassist he’s the type who can handle a wide range of rhythms without being confined to rock.

But in this hit song “SHUTTER SPEEDS no Theme,” where JIRO also takes the lead vocals, his punkish side really shines through! The aggressive bass with a heavily distorted tone right from the intro is insanely cool, and I bet plenty of kids tried their best to copy the free-roaming bass solo in the middle.

It’s no exaggeration to say this is a track where the bass takes center stage, so if you love bass tones, this is a must-check!

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KOH-1

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Winter,againGLAY30rank/position

GLAY / Winter, again

This commercial promotes the idea that using Car Sensor might help you find your ideal car, set against a snowy landscape.

The version featuring only Nanao conveys a wintry mood, while the version that also includes Ryuji Akiyama and Kotaro Yoshida adds a touch of comedy in the finer details.

The song that accentuates the snowy atmosphere is GLAY’s “Winter, again.” Although the music video imagery recreated in the commercial strongly evokes the cold of winter, the sound and vocals are intense, leaving the impression of a burning passion that persists in the cold.

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kappamaki

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Run, Future!GLAY31rank/position

GLAY / Run, Future! (Miracle Music Hunt Forever 5/31 Ver.)

GLAY’s “Hashirare! Mirai” (“Run, Future!”) is a song that makes you feel, “I’m going to achieve the dreams and goals I’ve set for myself no matter what!” Released in 2014 as a double A-side single together with “Hyakka Ryoran,” it was used as the opening theme for the anime Ace of Diamond.

Its melody conjures up a vivid image of a lush blue sky, as if painting a bright future, and it fills you with a very positive feeling.

No matter what people say, no matter how high the wall, I’ll definitely see it through! It’s a track that radiates that kind of strong resolve.

When you feel like you might lose heart, or in a crucial moment, give it a listen to lift your spirits.

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SAKI

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BEAUTIFUL DREAMERGLAY32rank/position

GLAY / BEAUTIFUL DREAMER (CONXERT TOUR 2004 X-RATED at NK HALL)

While boldly incorporating strings, this song is crafted with a driving, rock-infused vibe and was released as a single in 2003.

In the intro, a lead phrase by HISASHI rides over a refreshing accompaniment that conveys a sense of spaciousness.

The exhilarating phrase meshes perfectly with the backing track and becomes addictive after just one listen! Near the end of the intro, only the bass and hi-hat keep time to bridge into the first verse, heightening the anticipation with a sense that “This is where it begins!!”

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Hane Keisuke

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Dead Or AliveGLAY33rank/position

GLAY / Dead Or Alive

A powerful rock number that propels GLAY, who sprinted through their 30th anniversary, into their next stage.

Released in December 2025, this track was written as the opening theme for the popular battle-fantasy anime Record of Ragnarok III.

In step with the grand tale of gods and humanity wagering their lives in combat, it depicts those who continue to fight against inescapable fate.

TAKURO’s dramatic melody meshes perfectly with HISASHI’s weighty arrangement grounded in Rotterdam techno, delivering both tension and exhilaration.

It’s a fiery rock tune you’ll want to play when you need to steel yourself.

Somewhere, not hereGLAY34rank/position

GLAY / To Somewhere, Not Here

GLAY created a masterpiece that delicately portrays the wavering emotions of youth.

Framed as a refreshing rock ballad, it sings of a protagonist torn between the desire to break free from the present and the need to accept reality.

Written by TAKURO, the song was released in August 1999 and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Perfect Love!” and was also included on the album “HEAVY GAUGE.” Reflecting on how values and approaches to dreams evolve as we grow, this track gently encourages those stepping into new environments—such as advancing to higher education or starting a job.

Miyako-wasure (Japanese asters)GLAY35rank/position

Miyako-wasure (Japanese asters)

The melody spans a wide range, but the highest note itself is relatively low, so it should be easier to tackle.

This song is included on the third album, “BELOVED,” released in 1996.

TERU’s unadorned vocals shine against the warm band sound.

The lyrics, which reflect a hopeful desire to keep walking forward with someone important, are deeply moving.

Because it carries that kind of message, it might be perfect for karaoke with your partner.

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Araki Jakkan

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