L’Arc~en~Ciel Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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L’Arc~en~Ciel – Yokan

L’Arc~en~Ciel’s “Yokan” coolly and suggestively sings of the bittersweet partings of spring.

Originally included as a bonus CD with the magazine SHOXX, the song was later recorded for the album DUNE 10th Anniversary Edition, produced to commemorate the band’s tenth anniversary.

With the band’s signature eerie, poetic expression, this track will pull you straight into the L’Arc world—no question about it.

The shadow of the beloved, appearing like a mirage in the heat haze, seems to reflect the narrator’s lingering attachment.

Spring is a time when we want to clear things up, but perhaps it’s not so bad to occasionally dwell on the regrets that remain.

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SAKI

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L’Arc~en~Ciel “Where the Wind Goes” -Music Clip-

The song “Kaze no Yukue” included on the 2nd album “Tierra.” Its soft rock–styled ensemble, featuring a clean guitar sound, creates L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature sense of weightless drift and a nostalgic atmosphere.

The vocals are delivered with an overall restrained tone, and since the key is low and the tempo is relaxed, it’s easy to try even for those who aren’t confident singers.

However, to capture the original feel, dynamics are important, so once you get used to it, try paying attention to that aspect as well.

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Hoshino Takashi

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L’Arc～en～Ciel「Dune」-Music Clip-

The song “Dune,” which shares its title with their indie debut album, was born in the same year the band was formed.

Its driving beat and spacious ensemble feel both light and brimming with melancholy.

While the overall melody sits in a higher key, the vocal range itself isn’t very wide, so it’s easy to sing if you set the key to suit your voice.

As an early track, it’s a number that any L’Arc~en~Ciel fan should definitely add to their karaoke repertoire.

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Hoshino Takashi

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L’Arc~en~Ciel “Don’t Vanish in the Wind” -Music Clip-

Known as the first song in which Hyde wrote about the meaning of the band’s name, the word “rainbow,” this is L’Arc~en~Ciel’s fourth single.

It was released in July 1996.

Regarding this song, Tetsuya has said, “I had a bad memory from Valentine’s Day, and that became the impetus for making it.”

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L’Arc~en~Ciel – Shutting from the Sky [Dune]

The opening track from L’Arc~en~Ciel’s landmark first album, released in 1993.

With expansive guitar effects and vocals that evoke a floating sensation, it’s a delightfully airy song.

The title means “claustrophobia,” and its worldview perfectly matches the mood of the track.

For longtime fans, it may be a particularly nostalgic piece.

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Murakami Shinpei

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L’Arc~en~Ciel – I Wish

When it comes to L’Arc~en~Ciel’s songs, they don’t just span a wide high range—they also extend deep into the lows, making them extremely difficult to perform unless the singer is strong in both.

However, “I wish” is different.

This song’s range is mid1E to mid2G, which is among the narrowest in L’Arc~en~Ciel’s catalog.

Although the overall range is narrow, it isn’t a song that leans heavily on the low register, so even those with higher voices should be able to sing it without any issues.

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Ryo

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L’Arc～en～Ciel “Niji” -Music Clip-

At the height of their popularity, drummer sakura was arrested, leading the band to suspend activities.

This was the first single released after their return from the hiatus.

The feel of the music and the entirety of the lyrics are grand, making it a deeply moving song to listen to.

It feels like watching a film, and just reading the lyrics is touching.

This is the only single they released as a three-member lineup.