[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 That Start With “Ra” (91–100)
LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO
TOKIO’s debut single leaves a vivid impression with its straightforward lyrics that shout, “I can only see you.” The song’s exhilarating band sound—brimming with a sense of speed as if capturing the rush of being in love—is simply refreshing.
Tomoya Nagase’s piercing vocals from his younger days are also incredibly pleasant to the ear.
Released in September 1994, the track was used as the theme song for the anime Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai.
The fact that they made their first appearance on the year-end NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen just a little over three months after their debut speaks to their popularity at the time.
It’s an irresistible track for anyone who loves crisp, refreshing rock.
Rising HopeLiSA
Speaking of LiSA, it’s all about anisongs! She also has an image of singing mostly high-pitched songs, right? Among them, “Rising Hope” is probably one that many people feel is “so fast and so high… great to listen to, but tough to sing!” My students struggled with it, too.
Of course the high notes are challenging, but the tempo is also very fast at 190.
On top of that, there are lots of rap-like and intricate parts, so you want to make sure you don’t get left behind while singing.
Also, for the ends of phrases in the chorus, if you slightly lengthen them and articulate the vowels clearly, it adds to the vibe and sounds cool! There are lots of high notes in succession, but try to keep the sound resonating in your head so the pitch doesn’t drop.
riseOriga
This track pulls listeners into a near-futuristic world.
Its English vocal delivery, infused with the resonance of Russian, intertwines exquisitely with the grand electro sound.
The message—filled with a powerful will and hope to face hardship and forge the future—truly stirs the heart.
Released in March 2004 as the opening theme for the TV anime Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG, it’s included on soundtrack albums such as Ghost in the Shell S.
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Try playing it on a night when you want to step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in a story, or as background music when you want to boost your concentration.
Life is Like a BoatRie fu
The gentle piano melody and warm acoustic guitar tones seem to softly nestle up to the listener’s heart.
This work by Rie fu is a song that richly expresses the journey of pressing forward with hope alongside someone precious, even as we face rough waves on the voyage called life.
The interplay of English and Japanese in the lyrics is truly beautiful.
Released as a single in September 2004, it captured the hearts of many fans as the very first ending theme for the anime BLEACH.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling a touch nostalgic or when you need the courage to take a new step forward.
Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaMasayuki Suzuki
This is a captivating number featuring the interplay between Masayuki Suzuki, known as the “King of Love Songs,” and Rikka Ihara.
The track sets the thrills and highs of romantic mind games to a sound infused with jazz and soul.
The contrast between Suzuki’s mature vocals and Ihara’s transparent voice vividly paints a dramatic love story.
Released in February 2019 as Suzuki’s 39th single, it served as the opening theme for the TV anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.
It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going if you sing it as a duet at karaoke!
Last live showBrandy War Chronicles
Formed in Osaka in 2022, Brandy Senki has been drawing attention with their unique musicality and powerful live performances.
Their 2025 digital single “Last Live” is a song that shakes listeners to the core with the emotions of regret and anxiety depicted by Hasutsuki.
If you were to arrange this track for a full band, the key would be how to express the dramatic shift from the melancholic, ’90s alternative rock vibe in the first half to the driving, high-energy rock sound in the latter half.
In particular, when the tempo kicks into high gear, you’ll want everyone to lock in precisely on the drummer’s fill as the cue.
Nail that, and the audience will get chills.
Looking at individual parts, the bass line is fairly active, so it’s a great study for bassists who want to break out of strictly root-note playing.
LAST SUMMER SONGcentipede
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at the end of summer, with a bittersweet yet beautiful melody that lingers in your heart.
The words spun by Mukade gently portray sentimental feelings for a season that has passed and important emotions that remained unspoken, resonating softly with the listener’s heart.
Released in September 2024, this song distills the charm of Mukade as a solo artist, created after he won the 15th BAZOOKA!!! High School RAP Championship in April 2019 and continued his energetic activities with works like the mini-album “Orange.” Give it a listen at a sunset beach or in those moments when memories suddenly come flooding back.