X Japan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Vanshing LoveX JAPAN36rank/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 JAPAN37rank/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.

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.

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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