X Japan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

I.V.X JAPAN31rank/position

X Japan I.V. PV

It’s not “4,” it’s “I.V.” It’s the first release for X JAPAN’s world debut and serves as the theme song for the movie Saw 4.

Although it’s a horror film, the song is a medium-tempo, hard number that effectively captures its world.

ROSE OF PAINX JAPAN32rank/position

X JAPAN 1991.12.8 – Rose of Pain

It’s an epic piece running over 10 minutes.

At first you might think it’s a ballad, but midway it modulates into a hard, quintessential X JAPAN sound.

Since it’s included on a major-label album, many listeners may have been newly surprised to realize that X JAPAN can do this kind of song as well.

Rasty NailX JAPAN33rank/position

X JAPAN – Rusty Nail(PV)

It is the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kimi ga Mienai.” It is one of X JAPAN’s best-known signature songs.

Released in 1994, it became the band’s first single to reach No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It was certified Triple Platinum and is the band’s second best-selling single.

UN-FINISHED…X JAPAN34rank/position

X Japan – Unfinished [HD]

It’s a grand ballad performed with a simple instrumental arrangement.

As the title UN-FINISHED… (Unfinished) suggests, the song ends partway through.

You can hear the completed version on the album BLUE BLOOD.

Vanshing LoveX JAPAN35rank/position

X JAPAN – Dear Loser / Vanishing Love (Tokyo Dome 1992.01.06)

This is a work from X JAPAN’s indie days before their major-label debut.

It’s a hard, up-tempo number from X JAPAN’s heyday, with a story-like progression that’s captivating.

A melodious melody line, a clean-lined guitar solo, backing that doesn’t interfere with the vocals, and drumming with intense playing.

This is X JAPAN.

20th CENTURY BOYX JAPAN36rank/position

20th CENTURY BOY (Live Take) (Remaster)

X JAPAN’s “20th CENTURY BOY” is a sharp-edged cover that evokes T.

Rex’s original.

YOSHIKI’s dramatic drumming and Toshi’s powerful vocals brilliantly revive the soul of ’70s rock ’n’ roll.

It’s no surprise the track was included on the live album “X SINGLES” and became a fan favorite at X JAPAN’s shows.

The lyrics’ message—wanting to be a “boy of the 20th century,” brimming with freedom and defiance—cuts straight to the listener’s heart.

It’s a fierce X JAPAN-style cover tune that every rock lover should hear.

BLUE BLOODX JAPAN37rank/position

BLUE BLOOD (Remaster)

BLUE BLOOD is a landmark masterpiece that carved its name into the history of Japanese rock.

Sharing its title with the album, this track is quintessential X JAPAN.

A world where madness and sorrow intersect is portrayed with ferocious intensity by the breakneck twin guitars and the thunderous rhythm section.

Toshi’s piercing high-register vocals ring out like a cry from the depths of the soul, seizing the listener’s very spirit.

The album featuring this song was released in April 1989 and became a long-running hit, staying on the charts for over 100 weeks.

It’s a dramatic classic, perfect for those moments when you want to break free from the everyday and surrender yourself to an overwhelming flood of sound.

Endress RainX JAPAN38rank/position

X JAPAN 『ENDLESS RAIN』（HD）

Taiji served as the bassist for X JAPAN until 1992, and although he remained active in various bands afterward, he sadly passed away in 2011.

He is a legendary player who invariably ranks near the top of lists of Japanese bassists, and his playing—at times aggressive, at times flamboyant, and at times delicate—continues to influence countless musicians with its original approach.

You can savor a performance that distills the “quiet” side of Taiji in the masterpiece Endress Rain.

Listen to Taiji’s melodious bass that gently accompanies Yoshiki’s characteristically beautiful piano intro.

Rather than dominating the foreground, the bass tone asserts a clear presence within the piano and guitar solos—an approach that just might change the way you think about the bass.

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Love ReplicaX JAPAN39rank/position

X JAPAN Love Replica

The second multi-track recording piece by HIDE.

It uses samples of various sounds from the surroundings, such as hitting a trash can that was in the studio.

The female narration in French was included because HIDE, who is particular about sound, liked the lip noises in French.

Scarlet Love SongX JAPAN40rank/position

X Japan – Scarlet Love Song (Music Video)

This is a magnificent ballad in long-awaited Japanese lyrics by X JAPAN, who resumed their activities.

The delicate piano melodies crafted by YOSHIKI and the sweeping strings weave an awe-inspiring soundscape.

Layered on top, Toshl’s richly expressive vocals portray a moving tale of burning, pure love.

The song was written in June 2011 as the theme for the animated film “Osamu Tezuka’s Buddha: The Great Departure,” and it harmonizes beautifully with the film’s grand worldview.

It’s the perfect number for moments when you want to feel deep affection for someone special or immerse yourself in music with a strong narrative quality.