Songs with titles that start with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi.”
From common words like “Hikari” (Light) and “Hero” to rarer ones like “Higurashi” and “Hiiro” (Scarlet), there are many titles that start with the “hi” sound.
What words come to mind?
In this article, we introduce popular songs and easy-to-use titles that begin with “hi.”
Our research turned up a wealth of songs—from long-beloved classics to fan-supported masterpieces.
The more we dig, the more we find…!
Feel free to use this not only when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘hi’?” but also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks for karaoke.
Songs with titles that start with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi” (1–10)
Single‑minded Cinderella!NEW!CUTIE STREET
Featured on the single “Is Being Cute Not Enough?” released in November 2024, this track distills CUTIE STREET’s overwhelming sense of cuteness into one song.
It lightly portrays the straightforward feelings of a girl in love.
Dreamy like Cinderella yet somehow modern, it captures the real romantic emotions of today’s girls.
The track reached No.
10 on the TikTok chart in January 2025 and has earned strong support from Gen Z.
Its poppy melody that cheers on the desire to be cute makes it a perfect song for boosting self-esteem.
Gohei Mochi of Yoki from HidaNEW!Chieko Mizutani
Released in November 2017, this song features a character named Yokichi, who goes around selling gohei-mochi, a specialty of the Hida region.
Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari composed the music, with lyrics by Takeshi Kura.
The song portrays the sweetness and hardships of life by comparing them to ingredients like soy sauce, miso, walnuts, and sesame.
It also stands out for its structure, which blends catchy calls with an approachable melody—quintessential Mizutani, who aims to bridge enka and pop.
Be sure to savor its humor-filled lyrical world.
sunflowerNEW!Ado
Ado’s song “Himawari,” released in July 2025 as the theme for the TBS drama “18/40: Dreams and Love If We’re Together,” features a restrained approach compared to her usual high-tone vocals and powerful shouts.
That said, the vocal range spans from mid1 G# to hi D#, which is by no means narrow, and the melody has considerable leaps.
It’s best to thoroughly learn the vocal line beforehand before attempting it.
By the time you can sing this piece well, you should have overcome being tone-deaf.
As a person (AA1)NEW!SUPER BEAVER
A track from the 2016 album “27” will be released as an acoustic arrangement version in October 2025.
The original version was used as the opening theme for the drama “Sono ‘Okodawari’, Watashi ni mo Kureyo!!” aired in April 2016, and later featured in an Asahi Super Dry commercial in 2021—remaining a long-loved piece.
Set to a powerful melody, the song expresses a resolve to live coolly while accepting human contradictions and weaknesses.
It’s a song that stands by the universal struggles we all face, born from a desire to be sincere as a person.
chickNEW!Cider Girl
It’s a song that captures delicate shifts of the heart—waking in the morning light and trying to move forward despite weakness and anxiety.
Crafted by Cidergirl, it carries the resolve to take flight even while feeling afraid, like a fledgling at the moment it leaves the nest.
Its sound is both light and introspective, perfectly suited to the clear air of winter.
Included on the album “CIDERPIA,” released in May 2025, it has become a track that symbolizes a new phase for the band.
It’s a work that stays close to you when you want to face yourself at year’s end, and when you need the courage to take a step into the new year.
You're Not Alone ~SKA Style~NEW!DEEN
Among DEEN’s songs, this is a motivational anthem loved across generations.
The original was released in April 1996 as their ninth single, and many will fondly remember it as the ending theme of the TV anime Dragon Ball GT.
After 20 years, it was re-recorded with a refreshing ska arrangement and included on the album Butterfly.
Its positive lyrics, which remind you that you’re never alone no matter how hard things get, will fill you with energy.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re taking on a challenge and feel your heart starting to waver.
HIBANANEW!Kankaku Piero
An exhilarating rock number where a high-velocity band sound meets a heart-wrenchingly emotional vocal performance.
Created by the self-produced rock band Kankaku Piero, this track served as the opening theme for Tales of Arise, setting the stage for the story’s beginning.
Released digitally in July 2021, it was reportedly commissioned and written three years prior.
Its lyrics depict overcoming pain and division, with hands joining to ignite a flame of hope—perfectly mirroring the protagonists’ destiny.
When you’re feeling stifled, this song may well deliver the powerful blow that opens the door to freedom.
It’s a talisman-like track that inspires the courage to face adversity.