T-BOLAN Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Teenage BlueT-BOLAN41rank/position

Teenage Blue T-BOLAN

T-BOLAN is known for countless great ballads, but there are hidden gems among their single B-sides as well.

This track is a rock ballad that portrays the uniquely bittersweet inner landscape of adolescence, swaying between adulthood and childhood.

The inexpressible frustration and loneliness are rendered with painful realism by the fusion of Arashi Moritomo’s passionate vocals and the band’s weighty sound.

Released as the B-side to the single “JUST ILLUSION” in February 1992, the song also had an acoustic version included on an album.

On nights when you’re sunk in a sense of futility, let this song’s burning melody gently stay by your side and move your heart.

Anxious LipsT-BOLAN42rank/position

Anxious Lips

T-BOLAN, who rose to popularity in the ’90s with their straight-ahead rock sound.

Among their songs lies a hidden gem that captures the delicate side of love.

This track portrays a protagonist swayed by lingering anxiety and jealousy toward their lover.

Afraid that putting it into words might break the relationship, all they can do is hold on tightly—a clumsy kind of love that, paired with Arashi Moritomo’s husky vocals, really hits you in the heart.

The song appears on their fifth album, LOOZ, released in December 1993.

The way it shifts from a reggae-tinged rhythm into a driving rock sound in the chorus is incredibly cool to listen to.

On a night when a shadow falls over your relationship, this song will let you deeply relate to that frustrating, conflicted feeling.

The Shape of the HeartT-BOLAN43rank/position

T-BOLAN / The Shape of the Heart

T-BOLAN has captured many hearts by singing about clumsy yet straightforward love.

This work is a gem of a ballad, featuring a bluesy melody crafted by guitarist Takashi Gomi and earnest lyrics by Arashi Moritomo.

The guitar’s desolate tone is striking.

The song voices the struggle of being swept up by society’s tides and changing because of it, as well as a strong resolve to protect what cannot be traded for money or fame.

This track was included as the B-side to the single “Sayonara kara Hajimeyou,” released in May 1992.

Since it wasn’t included on any original studio album, it truly is a hidden masterpiece known to those in the know.

When you’re worn out by the busyness of everyday life, it gives you the strength to reexamine your roots.

A lie in the mirror smiles.T-BOLAN44rank/position

The lie in the mirror smiles — T-BOLAN

This is the track included as the B-side to the million-selling single “Bye For Now,” released in November 1992.

It portrays the frustration and self-loathing in romance that make you act contrary to your true feelings.

Many listeners will feel a tightening in their chest at the scene where the self in the mirror smiles as if mocking one’s own lies.

The word choices—unusual for the time—also leave a strong impression.

The irresistible charm lies in the gap between the breezy pop-rock sound and the heartrending lyrics.

Moritomo Arashi’s soaring high notes in the chorus feel like the protagonist’s inner scream, stirring the listener’s emotions.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear on nights when you’re hiding your true feelings.

Heart of StoneT-BOLAN45rank/position

T-BOLAN - HEART OF STONE - A well-balanced album of rock and ballads!! Includes 'Bye For Now'.

The million-selling classic HEART OF STONE, released in May 1993, includes a hidden gem that fans have cherished for years.

Sharing its name with the album, this track rides a crunchy, driving guitar riff to portray a life lived with an unshakable will—like stone—unmoved by the surrounding currents.

Moritomo Arashi’s husky, passionate vocals are joined by a luxurious chorus lineup including Fusahiko Kondo, creating a truly stunning sound.

The album featuring this song topped the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks.

When you’re uncertain and feel your convictions slipping, listening to this song will surely give you powerful courage.