X Japan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Say AnythingX JAPAN8rank/position

Say Anything / X JAPAN: Piano (Solo) / Intermediate

Say Anything, released in 1991 as their eighth single, was the last single issued under the name “X” before their 1992 name change.

With Toshl’s husky yet soaring vocals, a gentle and sophisticated melody, and a powerful yet warmly resonant sound, this masterpiece has captured the hearts of many listeners.

Its moving, ballad-like atmosphere pairs perfectly with the piano.

The interlude where the band takes center stage features intricate passages and is fairly challenging, but try tackling it while listening closely to the original and expanding your musical image.

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yuri

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ART OF LIFEX JAPAN9rank/position

X – Japan – Art of Life FULL song

“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.

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Tani Satoko

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Sadistic DesireX JAPAN10rank/position

SADISTIC DESIRE 93’12.30

YOSHIKI of X JAPAN is known for his trademark intense drumming—so intense it has even caused neck injuries.

The track “SADISTIC DESIRE,” from their debut album Vanishing Vision, kicks off with one of his ferocious fills.

The fill, which alternates rapidly between toms and bass drum before moving to the snare, makes a powerful impact.

The frequent double strokes on the bass drum throughout the song also give the sound a tight, punchy feel.

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Hamada Takuya

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THE LAST SONGX JAPAN11rank/position

The Last Song – X Japan

An epic symphonic ballad over 11 minutes long that epitomizes the band’s overwhelmingly dramatic history.

Crafted by YOSHIKI, the piece weaves delicate piano melodies with weighty orchestration, while Toshl’s vocals—like a cry from the soul—strike straight to the heart.

The lyrics, shifting between English and Japanese, seem to portray the unbearable pain and regret at the moment of parting, along with the protagonist’s self-questioning.

Although it was released in March 1998 as the band’s final single following their breakup, it was performed as the opening song at their reunion concert in March 2008—an element that deepens the song’s narrative quality.

It’s the perfect track for nights when you want to be swept away by the band’s harrowing journey and the maelstrom of emotions poured into it.

I’LL KILL YOUX JAPAN12rank/position

I’LL KILL YOU

This is the track that heralds the dawn of a legend in Japan’s rock scene and symbolizes the origins of X JAPAN.

Released in June 1985 as the band’s first official recording, it came out independently in a limited run of just 1,000 copies.

Beneath the barrage of aggressive lyrics riding on a ferocious speed metal sound lies a famous anecdote: a depth of anguish so profound it borders on wanting to erase oneself—something that seems to reveal YOSHIKI’s inner world.

Toshl’s vocals, verging on a primal scream, embody that uncontrollable early impulse and are nothing short of overwhelming.

The song was later re-recorded for the classic album Vanishing Vision.

It’s the perfect track for experiencing where their legend began—the dangerous allure and raw eruption of emotion.

JADEX JAPAN13rank/position

X Japan – Jade (PG Version)

This is a track packed with the new sound X JAPAN presented to the world after their reunion.

YOSHIKI’s message of “accepting pain and moving forward with life” seems to reflect the band’s dramatic journey.

The fierce metal sound coexists with Toshl’s beautifully piercing high notes, and the grand worldview woven from stillness and motion is truly overwhelming.

Released in June 2011, this work is the band’s second single with guitarist SUGIZO officially participating as a member.

It is also known for being featured in the pachinko machine CR FEVER X JAPAN.

Listen to it when you’re facing life’s hurdles—it will surely give you a push.

Easy Fight RamblingX JAPAN14rank/position

X Japan – Easy Fight Rambling [With Backing Vocals Turned Up] With Lyrics

It’s a rare shuffle-style song for X JAPAN.

With a bouncy feel, it showcases another possibility for X JAPAN.

It’s medium tempo within the context of X JAPAN, but by normal standards this tempo is fast.