RIZE Popular Song Rankings [2026]

American HeroRIZE15rank/position

RIZE 「American Hero」 TOUR 2008 T.K.O.

This is a track from their fifth album, ALTERNA, released in 2007.

It’s a staple of their live shows—an uptempo, ultra-energetic song.

The rhythm is exhilarating and the lyrics are provocative, making it irresistible for RIZER fans.

JESSE’s a cappella part at the beginning of the track is especially striking.

Dear Mr.PresidentRIZE16rank/position

RIZE “Dear. Mr. President” - T.K.O. @ Shiga U-STONE

It’s a song characterized by pop melodies that also resonate with punk.

However, its English lyrics deliver biting social satire.

“I’ll obey the president; for the sake of peace I’ll do anything—even go to war.

Well, if I were president, I’d make a holiday so everyone could have fun,” making it a wry, Jesse-style piece brimming with irony.

EXPERIENCERIZE17rank/position

ZERO – TOUR “EXPERIENCE”

This RIZE track is marked by powerful guitar riffs and hard-hitting drums.

It was included on the album “EXPERIENCE” and released in June 2010.

The lyrics weave in stereotypes of Japanese culture and a strong will for self-actualization, delivering an intensity that speaks directly to the listener’s heart.

It was also used in a Japan Coca-Cola “Coca-Cola Zero” commercial, bringing it to a wide audience.

Despite its ferocity, the song has a delicate touch, making it perfect for moments when you want to face yourself or take on something new.

It’s a track packed with RIZE’s signature appeal.

GHOSTRIZE18rank/position

RIZE 「GHOST」TOUR2007 ALTERNA

It’s a track from their fifth album, ALTERNA, released in 2007.

With a jazzy style and a sense of sorrow and melancholy, it revealed a new side of RIZE at the time.

KenKen’s upright bass is particularly striking.

At first glance it may seem like a deeply sad song, but it’s actually a gentle piece filled with JESSE’s love for someone who has passed away.

Get the MicRIZE19rank/position

Rize – Get the Mic

A RIZE track filled with a forward-looking attitude that believes in one’s potential and strives to go beyond limits.

It powerfully appeals to the importance of cherishing each day and living every moment to the fullest.

Included on the album “EXPERIENCE,” it was released in June 2010.

JESSE’s distinctive rap meshes perfectly with the band’s energetic sound.

It’s a quintessential RIZE song that gets the crowd pumped up as one during live shows.

Perfect for people who want to express themselves or take on something new.

Listen to this track and you’re sure to feel encouraged.

Gun ShotRIZE20rank/position

RIZE 『Gun Shot』Music Video

When listing renowned drummers active in Japan, you can’t leave out Nobuaki Kaneko, the drummer of RIZE.

Many of RIZE’s songs are characterized by aggressive, heavy guitar riffs, and the drum beats that stand up to those riffs are incredibly compelling.

In particular, the intro of this track showcases a strong sense of unity between the riff and the drums.

While the intro swirls with a massive groove, it switches to a tight groove as soon as the verse begins.

The appeal of Nobuaki Kaneko’s drumming lies in how his technical side shines through the intensity—like the subtle flams and the occasional open hi-hats woven in between.

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HAVOCRIZE21rank/position

RIZE LIVE – HAVOC/BLACK FLY

This is a track included on RIZE’s fourth full-length album, “Spit & Yell,” which they released in 2005 after founding their own label, TENSAIBAKA RECORDS.

It’s frequently performed live and is a fan favorite.