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hide’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
He was active as HIDE, the guitarist of X JAPAN, and passed away young in 1998.
Beyond his work with X JAPAN, he released many cool tracks under the name hide.
Here’s a ranking of some of his most popular songs.
If you want to learn more about this devoted musician who also worked as a singer and producer, be sure to check it out!
hide’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)1rank/position
A single from August 2018 filled with a warmth that envelops the feeling of thinking about a loved one.
Written and composed by GReeeeN, with Seiji Kameda invited as arranger, it’s a grand ballad.
MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess and HIDE’s chorus blend exquisitely, gently wrapping the listener’s heart.
The piece won the Best Vocal Performance at the 60th Japan Record Awards, is included on the album “Life is going on and on,” and has surpassed 100 million streams.
It also pairs beautifully with the simple, gentle timbre of a music box.
ROCKET DIVEhide2rank/position
This track is marked by exhilarating guitar riffs and a powerful melody.
While drawing inspiration from KISS, whom hide deeply admired, it expresses his own unique worldview.
Released in January 1998, it debuted at No.
4 on the Oricon charts and was also used as the opening theme for the anime AWOL -Absent Without Leave-.
It carries a positive message for young people and remains beloved by many fans as part of hide’s musical legacy.
It’s recommended not only for guitar enthusiasts but also for those who want to boost their mood with energetic music—great as background music for work, too.
Lend an ear to hide’s charismatic performance.
TELL MEhide3rank/position
hide from X JAPAN.
He was also active as a solo artist, and at the time he was wildly popular—not only among women but also among men.
I imagine many men in their 40s were fans.
Among hide’s songs, the one I especially recommend is TELL ME.
It’s a straightforward rock track, but the vocal line is simple without complex pitch changes.
The range is narrow too, so even those who can’t sing very high should be able to handle it without any trouble.
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE4rank/position
The song “Ai no Katachi,” which was featured as the theme for the drama Gibo to Musume no Blues, became a hot topic.
MISIA is known for her grand ballads, and this track certainly lives up to that image.
Though it conveys a deep love that can apply to a wide range of relationships—lovers, family, friends—its straightforward emotion perfectly fits the image of “pure love.” If you’re looking for a song about pure love, be sure to give it a listen.
ever freehide5rank/position
Among his many songs, this one ranks among the most upbeat and high-energy.
While hide is often categorized as visual kei—partly due to X JAPAN’s influence—he also has many songs with strong, motivational messages that cheer on young people, much like melodic hardcore.
This track is a prime example of that.
Pink Spiderhide6rank/position
This signature song by hide is likely a nostalgic tune for men in their 40s.
It’s a track where pop sensibilities and a sense of musical fusion shine, interweaving a striking, catchy riff with electronic sounds.
Released in May 1998, it became hide’s ninth solo single.
The woman’s line in the interlude is actually hide himself speaking in a feminine tone, processed to sound that way.
It has the power to transform the atmosphere when you want to hype things up with friends at karaoke, singing it while reminiscing about the past.
If someone confident in their vocal skills takes it on, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!
D.O.D.hide7rank/position
It’s a track that evokes a fun, boozy night out.
Packed with hide’s distinctive worldview, the song delivers a sardonic take on alcohol dependence and self-destructive tendencies.
It was included on his first solo album, Hide Your Face, released in February 1994, which became a massive hit, topping the Oricon charts.
Knowing that hide and every member of his backing band were heavy drinkers makes the song feel even more convincing.
It’s a classic that’s perfect for drinking parties where rock and metal fans gather!
BEAUTY & STUPIDhide8rank/position
Even though it has a dark vibe, the song feels bright—that’s very characteristic of hide.
The ideas aren’t confined to any mold, with things like an acoustic guitar coming in partway through.
It incorporates so many elements of rock that I’d love rock kids to try covering it at least once.
DAMAGEhide9rank/position
From the very start the song is bursting with emotion, and the intensity never lets up until the end! The sudden shift in the arrangement in the latter half is also really cool.
The repeatedly sung lyric “You took the best parts of my life” is incredibly catchy.
It’s included on the 2nd album, PSYENCE.
HURRY GO ROUNDhide10rank/position
A song that became, in effect, the final single, released by arranging a demo vocal as an unreleased track.
It’s well known that the lyrics of this song are engraved on a gravestone.
With Latin-style percussion and a lightly syncopated rhythm flowing gently, it’s a very pleasant track.
And the line “Let’s meet again in spring” lingers in the ear.