X Japan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Voiceless ScreamingX JAPAN41rank/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.

Without YouX JAPAN42rank/position

Without you ／ YOSHIKI, X JAPAN

The requiem “Without You,” which YOSHIKI wrote after the death of band member HIDE.

It was composed within a week when HIDE passed away suddenly, but since the group had disbanded at the time, it was first performed as an X JAPAN song at a concert held in 2008, when they reunited nearly ten years after HIDE’s death.

A heartrending piece imbued with YOSHIKI’s strong sentiment of “I will never forget you.” Let’s perform it gently yet powerfully on the piano.

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XCLAMATIONX JAPAN43rank/position

X Japan – Xclamation (PV)

Composed by HIDE and TAIJI.

It’s an instrumental track recorded through HIDE’s multi-layered overdubs.

The percussion patterns reminiscent of folk music lead the listener into another dimension, where the sudden entrance of TAIJI’s growling slap bass awakens the senses.

BREAK THE DARKNESSX JAPAN44rank/position

BREAK THE DARKNESS / X

I dug up an incredibly old X JAPAN song.

However, since it’s a self-produced EP first released during their indie days, I can’t leave it out.

This is where the legend of X JAPAN began.

If you listen to it after hearing the fully realized X JAPAN of today, you can feel the youthfulness in the music.

HeroX JAPAN45rank/position

X Japan – Hero (lyric video trailer)

One of X JAPAN’s new songs after their restart, it’s already known as a live staple.

Although only a short version of the music video has been officially released, you can still feel the song’s concept: even heroes have both good and evil sides, and it’s up to you which way you steer them.

White Poem IX JAPAN46rank/position

【X JAPAN】White Poem I

At first it might feel like someone else’s song, but it’s definitely an X JAPAN track.

They’ve even performed it live.

Unusually for the band, it’s a song made almost entirely with programming.

I feel like it reveals an unexpected side of YOSHIKI, and perhaps it influenced his compositions from this point on.

X JAPAN MedleyX JAPAN47rank/position

X JAPAN – Piano Medley

The hit songs that captivated many as a visual kei rock band have been reborn as a piano medley.

While the tunes retain their rock essence, the piano arrangements transform them into pieces that are not only fresh but also exceptionally pleasant to listen to.

Forever LoveX JAPAN48rank/position

X Japan – Forever Love

I think this song can rightly be called one of X Japan’s signature tracks.

When you listen while reflecting on X Japan’s history—overcoming many hardships such as the death of members and the brainwashing scandal involving vocalist Toshi—the word “Forever” in the title feels profoundly meaningful.

Even putting that aside, it’s simply a wonderful song that can lift your spirits.

Crimson (Kurenai)X JAPAN49rank/position

X Japan ~ Kurenai (Last Live 1997)

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.

ALIVEX JAPAN50rank/position

X Japan – Alive

This is a song that truly reflects YOSHIKI, who began his musical journey with classical piano.

Because other X JAPAN songs are hard, this medium-tempo track stands out even more, and it also has a synergistic effect that makes the hard songs feel even harder.