X Japan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

CELEBRATIONX JAPAN29rank/position

X (X JAPAN) Celebration (Tokyo Dome 1992.01.07)

A rock number written and composed by HIDE.

You can catch a glimpse here of HIDE’s uniquely eerie, outlandish, and brilliantly bright worldview, which would become even clearer in his later solo work.

HIDE’s freewheeling imagination produces an ending where Cinderella kicks her stepmother and heads back to the castle.

Endress RainX JAPAN30rank/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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KOH-1

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Love ReplicaX JAPAN31rank/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.

MiscastX JAPAN32rank/position

X – 1991.08.06 – Miscast

Written and composed by HIDE.

The lyrics, which satirize someone being elevated by those around them and made to dance like a clown, leave a strong impression.

Is this a warning aimed at such figures, or a self-admonition directed at HIDE himself? It sparks all kinds of imaginings in the listener.

Scarlet Love SongX JAPAN33rank/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.

UNFINISHEDX JAPAN34rank/position

UNFINISHED KODA ALBUM ver: YOSHIKI (X JAPAN), Piano Solo ver, Piano Solo Arrangement version, Album Version

A track included in the complete DVD box set that compiles the video works released during their time with Sony Music.

Although it isn’t very well-known, it’s a hidden gem that has garnered numerous rave reviews from fans, such as “the most beautiful melody in X JAPAN’s history” and “we wish they’d play it live more often.” In the original, YOSHIKI’s piano accompaniment serves as an accent, making it an excellent match for the piano’s timbre.

Let’s try to recreate the poignant atmosphere of the song with a clear piano tone.

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yuri

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Voiceless ScreamingX JAPAN35rank/position

X ~ Voiceless Screaming (On The Verge Of Destruction, live, 1992)

As the title suggests, “A Voiceless Cry” is the cry from Toshi’s heart as he battled the fear of whether he could sing again after damaging his throat during the recording period.

The delicate resonance of the acoustic guitar deepens the sense of sorrow.

Most of the guitar parts were performed by Taiji.