SID Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Thorn and CatShido31rank/position

Sid, Thorns, and the Cat

It’s a song I came to like a while after becoming a SID fan, and the more I listen to it, the more it grows on me—like a “surume” song.

The guitar is cool.

With a stylish, sultry melody and lyrics reminiscent of Shiina Ringo, I think you’ll like it even more the deeper you listen.

spare keyShido32rank/position

Sid spare key

It’s a bittersweet ballad.

With Mao’s characteristic sense for words and the meticulous lyrics, it’s a song you’ll want to savor and listen to over and over.

At live shows, there are effects like projecting the lyrics on the back monitor, which really highlights the emphasis on the words.

The guitar is great.

Temperature of TearsShido33rank/position

SID “The Temperature of Tears”

A classic winter song.

Mao’s gentle voice in a ballad style is wonderful.

It’s the kind of track that soothes you when you’re struggling or tired.

The song portrays living while supporting one another, leaving you with a warm feeling.

Autumn breezeShido34rank/position

Shido Akikaze

A song that portrays a bittersweet love nestled within an autumn landscape.

It was included as the B-side to the single “Itsuka,” released in September 2011.

With emotional vocals and delicate instrumentation, it’s a melodious rock ballad characteristic of SID.

The lyrics beautifully depict scenes that symbolize the remnants of summer and the arrival of autumn, infusing the piece with both the melancholy of the changing seasons and the anticipation of new beginnings.

Words that ride on the autumn breeze to revisit distant memories are sure to resonate deeply.

It’s a track that makes you want to sing it at karaoke and leisurely soak in the autumn air.

Akagami ShaffoShido35rank/position

Sid Red Paper Shaffo

This is a song in the Hakata dialect by the popular visual kei rock band SID, included on their first album “Ren’ai” released in 2004.

While it’s an upbeat track with a lively rhythm, the lyrics are written on the theme of war.

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Araki Jakkan

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neighborShido36rank/position

neighbor

When it comes to “mentally unstable” songs or tracks that go a bit too far, the quintessential one that comes to mind is SID’s “Rinjin” (Neighbor).

The song is included on SID’s first album, “Renai,” released in 2004.

You could call it a love song, but it’s a slightly scary number that conveys feelings that have gone off the rails—an escalating, so-called “stalker-like” obsession.

It’s a track where the narrator fixates on their ‘neighbor,’ hurling their emotions across the wall, so to speak.

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utatane

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trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beShido37rank/position

SID 'Omokage' Music Video

SID’s first new song in about three years has been selected as the opening theme for the Japanese-dubbed version of the TV anime Heaven Official’s Blessing Season 2.

The track portrays a powerful bond between two people separated by great distance, exploring an eternal love that transcends time and space.

Vocalist Mao wrote the lyrics, while bassist Aki composed the music, resulting in a piece that showcases SID’s unique musical evolution.

Released in January 2024, the song conveys love and gratitude to fans and beautifully captures the anime’s fantastical atmosphere.

It’s a moving piece that inspires you to keep believing in the power of love—perfect for listening while gazing up at the night sky.

Deceptive LoveShido38rank/position

SID “Deceptive Love” Music Video

From the Japanese visual-kei band SID, this song is included on their 11th album, “Umibe.” “Damasiai” was released digitally in advance of the album.

While many selections in this article are relatively advanced, I think this track makes an ideal practice song even for beginners at singing or karaoke.

The vocal melody itself doesn’t have many particularly difficult parts, so practice to faithfully reproduce this slightly side-to-side, groovy rhythm.

It’s perfect for developing your sense of rhythm and feel for the beat.

Since it’s an up-tempo song, be careful not to let your singing get ahead of the beat.

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Kei Takahata

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hugShido39rank/position

SID 'hug' Music Video

It’s a slightly mellow love song by SID.

It has a vibe that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day.

SID’s sweet vocals match the sweetness of chocolate, making it a great fit for the holiday.

Definitely a track you’ll want to check out as a Valentine’s Day song.

Farewell SongShido40rank/position

Farewell Song

It’s a bittersweet yet refreshing number themed around parting.

It was included on SID’s January 2009 album “Renai (Lament).” The song delicately portrays farewells that arrive with the changing seasons and the emotions that evolve over time.

Composed by Shinji, it resonates with Mao’s powerful yet fragile vocals.

Although “farewell” is a sad event, perhaps it can be seen in a slightly positive light, as this song suggests.

Give it a listen when you want to immerse yourself in past memories.