Angel (X Japan song)

2023 single by X Japan

"Angel"

Single by X Japan
Released| July 28, 2023
Genre| Symphonic metal
Length| 4:35
Label| Melodee
Songwriter(s)| Yoshiki
Producer(s)| Yoshiki
X Japan singles chronology
| "Born to Be Free"
(2015)  | "Angel"
(2023)  |

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Audio video
"Angel" on YouTube

"Angel" is a song by Japanese rock band X Japan. It was released on July 28, 2023, through Melodee Music, as the first new material released by the group since the single "Born to Be Free" in 2015.[1][2] The song's music and lyrics were written by band leader Yoshiki, who also took the photo for the single jacket.[3] This is the last X Japan's single featuring Heath to be released during his lifetime before his death in 2023.

The release of the single took place a few days after Elon Musk rebranded the social media platform Twitter as "X", leading Yoshiki to publicly state that the band already own the trademark for "X Japan".[3] "Angel" debuted at number one on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.[4]

## Charts

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Chart performance for "Angel"  Chart (2023)  | Peak
position

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Japan Download (Billboard Japan)[5] | 5
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[6] | 5

## References

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1. ^ Chelin, Pamela (May 16, 2023). "YOSHIKI announces 2023 classical tour, first new X JAPAN song in 8 years". Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
2. ^ Jones, Abby (May 16, 2023). "Yoshiki Announces Classical Shows, New X Japan Single". Consequence. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
3. ^ a b Kaufman, Spencer (July 27, 2023). "X Japan Premiere "Angel," First New Song in Eight Years: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
4. ^ "オリコンデイリー デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2023年07月28日付". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
5. ^ "Billboard Japan Download Songs – Week of August 2, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 2, 2023.
6. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2023-08-07" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 2, 2023.

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X Japan

* Yoshiki
* Toshi
* Pata
* Sugizo

* Taiji
* hide
* Heath

Albums|

* Vanishing Vision
* Blue Blood
* Jealousy
* Art of Life
* Dahlia
* Unreleased sixth album

Live albums|

* On the Verge of Destruction 1992.1.7 Tokyo Dome Live
* Live Live Live Tokyo Dome 1993–1996
* Live Live Live Extra
* Live in Hokkaido 1995.12.4 Bootleg
* Art of Life Live
* The Last Live

Compilations|

* X Singles
* B.O.X ~Best of X~
* Ballad Collection
* X Japan Singles ~Atlantic Years~
* Special Box
* Star Box
* Perfect Best
* Best: Fan's Selection
* Complete II
* The World: X Japan Hatsu no Zensekai Best

Other albums|

* Trance X
* We Are X

Singles|

* "I'll Kill You"
* "Orgasm"
* "Kurenai"
* "Endless Rain"
* "Week End"
* "Silent Jealousy"
* "Standing Sex"
* "Say Anything"
* "Tears"
* "Rusty Nail"
* "Longing ~Togireta Melody~"
* "Longing ~Setsubou no Yoru~"
* "Dahlia"
* "Forever Love"
* "Crucify My Love"
* "Scars"
* "Forever Love (Last Mix)"
* "The Last Song"
* "I.V."
* "Scarlet Love Song"
* "Jade"
* "Born to Be Free"
* "Angel"

Home video|

* Blue Blood Tour Bakuhatsu Sunzen Gig
* On the Verge of Destruction 1992.1.7 Tokyo Dome Live Visual Shock Vol. 4
* X Japan Clips II
* The Last Live Video
* Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
* Aoi Yoru
* Shiroi Yoru
* Aoi Yoru Shiroi Yoru Complete Edition
* X Japan Returns 1993.12.30
* X Japan Returns 1993.12.31
* X Visual Shock DVD Box 1989–1992
* The Last Live Complete Edition

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* Tours and performances
* We Are X
* Extasy Records
* S.K.I.N.

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