Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Masterpieces that begin with 'I'.
I’m going to introduce songs with titles that start with “i” (the Japanese syllable pronounced ee)!
When you think of “i,” words like ichigo (strawberry), iruka (dolphin), and iro (color) come to mind, so it’s not a particularly tricky letter even in shiritori, right?
But what about when it comes to song titles?
Actually, there are plenty of songs whose titles start with “i”!
In this article, I’ve gathered a variety of Japanese songs—both old and new—whose titles begin with “i.”
You might even find some you listen to regularly.
Feel free to use this as a reference when playing song-title shiritori and the like!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “I.”
- Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
- Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.
- Masterpieces with titles that start with 'A'
- Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
- Songs with titles starting with “E” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ki”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Vocaloid Songs for When You Want to Cry [Moving and Heart-wrenching]
- Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- Collection of song titles that start with 'Ni'
Songs with titles that start with “I.” Classic tracks beginning with “I” (101–110)
It hurts.Ryuji Kiyoshi
This is singer-songwriter Ryujin Kiyoshi’s second album, which shook many listeners and was described as “gutting the heart with a searing confession.” Released when he was just 20, it’s packed with cries born of deep confrontation with his inner world.
Beyond the beautiful acoustic melodies, the diverse sounds—from fiery rock to theatrical pop—are striking as well.
The razor-sharp lyrics, depicting the restlessness of youth and questions of existence, are sure to pierce the hearts of those burdened by inescapable loneliness and inner conflict.
You can’t help but be overwhelmed by its raw, stinging worldview, as if bare emotions are crashing straight into you.
alivethe peggies
A soul-stirring ballad by the peggies that questions the meaning of living while holding two opposing feelings—loving yourself yet hating yourself.
Written by vocalist Yuho Kitazawa at age 19 as if passing a baton to her wavering, nearly confidence-losing self, the painfully honest lyrics pierce the heart.
The song was included on NEW KINGDOM, a masterpiece from their indie era released in November 2015, and was re-recorded in 2020 as an acoustic version on the Anemone EP.
When you’re lost in life or can’t believe in yourself, the gentle guitar tones and warm vocals will seep into your heart like encouragement from a close friend.
It’s the perfect track for a night when you want to spend time quietly facing yourself.
IGNITEKnight X – Knight X –
This song symbolizes the new era of Knight X—brimming with the resolve to rebound from any adversity and seize victory without fail.
Pulsating with energy that rises from deep within, it fuses razor-edged vocals with Japanese-inspired sounds to ignite the listener’s fighting spirit.
The lyrics, which depict overcoming the past and charging forward with comrades into an unknown future, are sure to set your heart ablaze.
Released in July 2025, this track will give you the power to break through whenever you face a challenge or hit a wall.
in heavenBUCK-TICK
This early BUCK-TICK classic features an impressive sound that fuses power pop and post-punk.
It paints a sharp, decadent world where a heaven-like bliss mingles with the fragility and poignancy that come with it.
That yearning for a place just out of reach is something anyone can relate to.
The track appears on the June 1988 album Seventh Heaven.
Although it wasn’t released as a single, its lyrical melody has continued to capture fans’ hearts.
The nostalgic atmosphere that drifts through the driving beats is enough to make your chest tighten.
On a night when you’re lost in thought, if you listen in a slightly sentimental mood, you’ll find yourself deeply immersed in its beautiful world.
custom; convention; old-fashioned practiceDEVILOOF
DEVILOOF captivates with a style that fuses the aesthetics of visual kei with overseas deathcore.
Formed in Osaka in 2015, the band consists of four members: vocalist Keisuke, guitarist/vocalist Ray, bassist Taiki, and drummer Kanta.
While incorporating extreme metal elements such as slamming and brutal death metal, they craft songs with a strong sense of structure and beauty.
Their 2021 album Dystopia topped international metal charts, showcasing their global impact.
Actor Tadanobu Asano being a fan and appearing in their music video Inshū is another testament to their influence.
Known as “Japan’s most ferocious visual kei,” their sound is one you should definitely experience.
Songs whose titles start with “I”. Masterpieces that begin with “I” (111–120)
EveLaputa
This is a song that conjures up a fleeting yet beautiful scene from the last night before a breakup.
Over a fantastical sound woven by intricate guitar work, Aki’s high-toned vocals resound with aching poignancy.
It lyrically depicts the brief sparkle and pain within a relationship that’s coming to an end, drawing you into its dramatic world.
Released in May 1997 as Laputa’s second single, it was used as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV.
Peaking at No.
33 on the Oricon charts, the track raised the band’s profile and was later included on the mini-album “E—Emadara—Madara.” It’s a perfect masterpiece for sinking into alone on a sentimental night, or for immersing yourself in the uniquely decadent aesthetic of ’90s visual kei.
A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
This SIAM SHADE classic captures the helpless ache of love that only makes you feel farther from the one you care about the harder you try.
No matter how strongly you feel, only a fraction of those feelings ever reach them—this pure emotional dilemma is vividly portrayed through the contrast between the technical, intense instrumentation and the sweetly resonant vocals.
Released in November 1997, the song was used as the ending theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin and became a major hit, selling over 700,000 copies in total.
If you’ve ever felt your love was one-sided, listening to it may feel like it’s speaking your frustration for you.