Collection of song titles that start with 'Ni'
How many songs can you think of with titles that start with “Ni”?
Since “ni” includes the big word “niji” (rainbow), there are lots of songs whose titles start with “ni” that use “niji” in the title.
In this article, we’ll introduce not only “Niji,” but a variety of songs whose titles start with “ni.”
We’ve picked out all kinds of tracks, from theme songs used in dramas and movies to hype tunes that make you want to sing along.
When you use “Niji” in a song-title shiritori game, don’t forget to say whose song it is!
List of song titles that start with “Ni” (1–10)
rainbowNEW!Colorful Palette
An entertainment pop unit based in Shizuoka Prefecture, formed in 2013, they made their major debut in March 2014 with the album “Colorful Palette.” Centered around two members—vocalist Yu-ki (also active under the name Tomoki Omura) and guitarist/vocalist Akihiro—the group delivers an accessible sound rooted in J-pop while incorporating acoustic elements.
They have secured tie-ins with nationally broadcast TV programs, including providing a theme song for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri,” and in recent years have ventured into the enka/kayōkyoku style.
Their 2024 release “Enoden Monogatari Senpū-ban II” reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly enka/kayō chart, reflecting their cross-genre activities.
As a member of the Japan Composer’s Association, Yu-ki is also active as a songwriter for other artists, having won multiple composition awards and earning recognition for a craftsman-like approach.
Lively winterNEW!Berryz Kobo & Mari Yaguchi
Released in 2005 as the B-side to the single “Gag 100-kai bun Aishite Kudasai,” this song paints a lively picture of cozy family time in winter.
Featuring a retro Charleston-style sound, its bright vocals dance over a sprightly rhythm.
The lyrics depict a warm scene where everyone in the family is smiling.
Listen to it on bustling winter days filled with mochi pounding and New Year preparations, and it’s sure to leave your heart feeling toasty.
Offering (sacrificial victim) -nie-NEW!Yoshino
A song by Yoshino released in October 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime “I Want to Eat You, Inhuman.” It portrays searing emotions that waver between loneliness and obsession, between devouring and being devoured, set to a theatrical rock sound.
Yoshino’s vocals move between edgy power and delicate nuance, highlighting the work’s beautiful worldview.
I imagine many listeners will relate to the bittersweet feeling of yearning for someone even while carrying loneliness.
Nigi-Nigi Nijitaun!NEW!Nijisanji
Released in September 2025 as the theme song for the animal mascot series “NijiTown,” this track makes a strong impression with Sango Suo’s cute vocals and its bright, upbeat sound.
The lyrics, which have you joining hands with the adorable characters and bursting into dance, along with the music video, are sure to put a smile on your face.
The release ties in with the plush mascot lineup, and dance videos by each liver also became a hot topic.
It’s a feel-good pop tune you can enjoy without overthinking.
Ballad of the Rainbow and SnowNEW!Toi et Moi
The famous song by Towa Teu Moi, created for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, is a winter anthem that carries hope across the northern land.
Lyricist Bunichiro Kawamura was given three conditions by NHK—“a song that would be sung for many years after the Games,” “a song that expressed the feelings of Sapporo’s citizens,” and “a song ordinary people could easily sing.” After about two weeks of deliberation, he completed the lyrics.
Through the contrasting motifs of snow and rainbows, the piece conveys both the strength of people living amid harsh nature and a wish for peace that connects nations around the world.
Released in August 1971, it was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a perfect song to listen to when visiting Sapporo in winter or when you want to face forward without yielding to the cold.
NEW DAYSNEW!FUNKIST
It’s a grand, emotional mid-tempo track.
The arrangement is moving, with a calm melody that bursts into an outpouring of feeling in the chorus.
The lyrics—calling out a loved one’s name even from afar and moving forward into tomorrow—convey a strong bond and a sense of hope for the future.
Created by the rock band FUNKIST, it was included on their single “SHINE,” released in February 2012.
As the ending theme for the PSP game Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave, it colored the story’s final moments.
The fact that it was the last work produced by the band’s then seven-member lineup further emphasizes the song’s blend of poignancy and strength.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to savor the afterglow of clearing the game.
New Day,New LifeNEW!KOKIA
Singer-songwriter KOKIA, known for her fantastical worldbuilding and crystal-clear vocals.
Released in January 2012, this work served as the theme song for the game Tales of Innocence R, beautifully setting the stage for the story’s beginning.
The lyrics depict a tale of rebirth—awakening from a dream and stepping forward as a new self—resonating deeply with the protagonists’ fates.
Layered choruses and sweeping strings evoke the dawn of a hope-filled world.
It’s a warm number that will surely give you a gentle push when you wish to move past the past and take a new step forward.