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X Japan Karaoke Popular Song Rankings [2026]
X JAPAN, a visual kei band that helped spark Japan’s band boom.
Even today, many artists openly acknowledge their influence.
This time, we present a ranking of popular karaoke songs from this legendary band.
X Japan Karaoke Popular Song Rankings [2026]
crimsonX JAPAN1rank/position
X JAPAN’s famous and high-pitched “Kurenai” starts off surprisingly calm, making you wonder, “Is this really that song?”—at least that’s what I thought on first listen (lol).
It might be easier for women to sing in the original key, but it’s quite high for men.
Toshl’s vocals are incredible—he maintains solid high tones while adding rasp.
The key to hitting high notes is your core.
If your body wobbles, your voice won’t project forward, so make sure to support from your lower abdomen (tanden).
There are parts that feel like you’re shouting, but if you actually just shout, you’ll wreck your throat.
Instead, try resonating in your head with the sensation of a surprised, sudden high voice.
This is definitely a song you’ll want to add to your karaoke repertoire!
Silent JealousyX JAPAN2rank/position
When people think of bands with lots of difficult songs, many probably imagine X JAPAN first.
TOSHI’s high-tone vocals are quite hard to replicate, and it’s no exaggeration to say most of their tracks are challenging.
Among X JAPAN’s songs, one I especially recommend is Silent Jealousy.
Its range is mid2B to hi C#, which isn’t particularly wide for X JAPAN, but most of the chorus sits between hi B and hi C#, making the chorus impressively high.
It’s a great practice piece for those looking to build endurance in their high-tone vocals.
Rusty NailX JAPAN3rank/position
If you’re singing on New Year’s Eve, it has to be this song: X JAPAN’s “Rusty Nail.” This is a song that resonated with every rocker’s heart.
With its hard sound and catchy melody, it’s perfect for everyone to get hyped and sing together on New Year’s Eve.
The key is very high, so women can sing it, and even if men can’t hit the notes, it’s a song everyone can shout along to together.
Definitely give it a try.
ENDLESS RAINX JAPAN4rank/position
This work is striking for its rain-soaked melody that etches itself deeply into the heart.
YOSHIKI’s delicate piano and Toshl’s poignantly resonant vocals capture the pain of heartbreak with remarkable clarity.
After being included on the 1989 album “BLUE BLOOD,” it has continued to be loved as one of X JAPAN’s signature songs.
Its descending chord progression is notable for the soothing way it resonates within you.
A track you’ll want to play on a rainy-day drive or during a quiet night.
It’s also a karaoke favorite, and for those in their 50s, it’s a deeply nostalgic song that recalls the days of their youth.
Forever LoveX JAPAN5rank/position
“Forever Love,” X JAPAN’s greatest love song, runs just under nine minutes.
Many of X JAPAN’s songs are long, but this one is definitely indispensable.
It conveys a grand, boundless love, and despite its length, it never feels long—just listening to it is deeply soothing.
It’s great to sing freely and comfortably on your own at karaoke, and it’s also perfect to sing to your partner.
In the span of its playtime, this song evokes a vast love and a variety of stories.
DAHLIAX JAPAN6rank/position
As one of X JAPAN’s signature songs, this piece captures fans’ hearts and never lets go.
Its appeal lies in its energetic sound and the poignant lyrics that portray lingering feelings for lost love and the pain of the heart.
Showcasing YOSHIKI’s brilliance, it seamlessly fuses high-speed, powerful performance with melodic, emotional expression.
Released in November 1996, it also drew attention as a lead single from the album of the same name.
It’s a live favorite and holds special meaning for fans.
If you sing it at karaoke, powerful vocals and expressive emotion are key—practice well and captivate everyone around you!
TearsX JAPAN7rank/position
The ninth single by X JAPAN, a five-member rock band Japan proudly presents to the world.
Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Smiling with Hatred,” this ballad is also known as their biggest hit.
Despite running over ten minutes, its dramatic arrangement makes you forget the length and showcases X JAPAN’s musical depth beyond metal.
It’s a grand number that keeps both singers and listeners engaged even in karaoke.
BLUE BLOODX JAPAN8rank/position
Even among songs by the legendary rock band X JAPAN, this one has an exceptionally intense sound.
It’s a track that’s all about speed—before you know it, your body will be keeping time on its own, and by the time you finish singing, you might be out of breath.
If you try it at karaoke, go all in and sing it like you mean it!
ART OF LIFEX JAPAN9rank/position
“ART OF LIFE” is a 29-minute epic! It starts with a classical atmosphere and then suddenly shifts into a rock style—quintessential X JAPAN and seriously cool.
The lyrics, written entirely in English, are based on YOSHIKI’s life story.
Since the song is extremely long, solo karaoke is recommended if you want to sing it.
Crimson (Kurenai)X JAPAN10rank/position
It might be disrespectful to fans if you use it as a gag, but since it’s a song everyone knows, it’s surprisingly easy to turn into a bit and I actually recommend it.
You can go wild and dance like crazy to the intense moves, or even use it for a one-shot performance trick.