X Japan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

HeroX JAPAN41rank/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.

ROSE OF PAINX JAPAN42rank/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 JAPAN43rank/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 JAPAN44rank/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 JAPAN45rank/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.