[Karaoke] A roundup of popular Japanese songs that start with the letter “Ra”
Is everyone having fun at karaoke?
Whether you’re going wild with friends or practicing seriously on your own, there are lots of ways to enjoy it.
That said, choosing songs can be a recurring dilemma at karaoke.
You might find time slipping away while you’re thinking, “What should I sing next.
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So in this article, we’ve put together a list of popular Japanese songs whose titles start with the syllable “ra” (ら)!
We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to recent hits.
Use this as one way to find your next song to sing!
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[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (61–70)
Rapturous BluePocket Biscuits
This is the landmark debut single from Pocket Biscuits, a group that tore through the music scene with a passion that’s hard to believe came from a TV show concept.
Released in April 1996, the single sold over 500,000 copies in total.
Its synth-driven sound, reminiscent of ’80s Western dance music, sticks in your head after just one listen.
The color blue becomes a vessel for youthful impulse and slightly grown-up infatuation, all conveyed through CHIAKI’s soaring vocals.
There’s a famous story that she was so determined to write the lyrics that she brought along a hundred notebooks to plead her case in person—an anecdote that seems to speak to the pure energy poured into this track.
It’s the kind of song that will surely stir your heart when you’re ready to take on a challenge or just want a little spark in your everyday life.
love the islandAmi Suzuki
This is Ami Suzuki’s debut single, released in July 1998, which won the Grand Prix after garnering over 800,000 votes in a TV audition project.
Chosen as the Guam Visitors Bureau’s campaign song, it’s memorable for its refreshing sound that evokes summer sunshine.
The lyrics portray the delicate emotions of a girl flying across the sea to an unfamiliar island—her fluttering excitement mingled with the anxieties of love.
The image of the sandals she changes into at the airport seeming bashful feels like a sensibility unique to a young girl.
Her translucent vocals match the wistful melody perfectly.
The track is also included on the million-selling album SA.
It’s a song that brings back that rush of anticipation right before a summer departure.
Love Trip Summersyudou
In contrast to the liberating mood of summer, this song by Syudou portrays a protagonist whose spirits just won’t lift.
Released in July 2024, the track showcases Syudou’s multifaceted talent—he handled the lyrics, composition, arrangement, and vocals himself.
Set to a brisk electropop sound, it depicts a modern love story filled with both hope and anxiety about encounters on a matching app.
As Syudou himself commented, it’s “a song that exposes uncontrollable emotions,” and the gap between the bright melody and introspective lyrics is compelling.
It’s a great listen when you’re feeling down despite the season, or when you need a little courage to take a step forward.
LAGRIMAONEPIXCEL
A masterpiece whose wistful melody, carried by a cool electro sound, lingers in the heart.
Released in March 2018 as the major-label debut single of the vocal and dance unit ONEPIXCEL, it was used as the ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.
As the Spanish title meaning “tears” suggests, the song conveys a strong will to turn sorrow into strength and step forward into the future.
Many listeners were likely moved by the resolve to face forward even while knowing the pain of loss.
RunawayRATS&STAR
When it comes to the groups that laid the foundation for soul music and R&B in Japan, Rats & Star surely comes to mind.
As their black-coated appearance suggested, they had deep respect for Black music.
Their song “Runaway” is one of their signature tracks, blending elements of Black music with kayōkyoku and J-pop into a very singable style.
The vocal range is relatively narrow, from mid1 D# to mid2 G, so as long as you focus on the groove, you should be able to aim for a high score.
LOVEBEATYoshinori Sunahara
This is LOVEBEAT, a signature work by Yoshinori Sunahara—also known as “Marin,” a former member of Denki Groove.
With electronic tones as delicate and beautiful as glasswork, it crafts a soothing atmosphere and stands as a landmark album in the history of Japanese electronica.
Close your eyes, and a scene unfolds before you: the quiet nighttime cityscape, cool yet somehow warm.
True to the title LOVEBEAT, perhaps within its seemingly inorganic rhythms lies a profoundly human “heartbeat of love.” Even without words, each meticulously placed sound surely conveys the subtleties of human emotion.
It might be nice to surrender yourself to this sonic world in a quiet room and listen closely.
Last lookKeina Suda
If you don’t break the cage called “common sense,” you’ll never meet your true self.
This is a fast-paced rock number that sings of the omnipotent rush that arrives at the end of such inner conflict.
The track was released in July 2025 as the opening theme for the second rerun of the TV anime Assassination Classroom.
The explosive energy that wells up from within and surges through the song seems to liberate the listener’s heart as well.
It’s sure to resonate with anyone who wants to surpass who they are now and take a bold new step forward.