[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)
Live house!Conton Candy
This song, brimming with Conton Candy’s pure love for live houses and the people who gather there, comforts a downcast heart and delivers the importance of the hope and bonds that music brings through a straightforward sound.
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Tsumui’s sincere resolve—“Who do I want to sing for?”—sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.
This digital single is slated for release in April 2025, following their 2024 album melt pop.
Self-produced by the band, its ticket-style cover art also leaves a strong impression.
Given their past smash hit Fuzzy Navel and numerous tie-ins, expectations are high for their new release.
Highly recommended for bands looking for songs to perform at school festivals and the like.
For parts: the vocalist/guitarist should focus on expressive singing and chord work; the bassist on solid timekeeping and harmonies; the drummer on steady tempo, accents, and trying harmonies as well.
Above all, cherish the sense of unity that only a live show can create—and have fun.
like graffitiSiberian Husky
The Siberian Husky track, packed with messages about single-mindedly chasing your dreams and embracing your true self, doesn’t just make you want to listen—it makes you want to play it, too.
In this piece, it’s important to express, straightforwardly, the emotions of the protagonist as depicted by vocalist Mizuki Murata.
The guitar and bass phrases are simple yet intricate and may be a bit challenging, but aim to create a light, buoyant groove by keeping the bouncy rhythm in mind.
Released as a digital single in April 2025, it’s a song we’d love bands to tackle if they want to boost a sense of unity with friends at school festivals or live shows.
Be mindful of dynamics across the whole band, and let your youthful energy explode.
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (101–110)
Make it a love songReira Shio
For everyone who’s thinking, “I want to capture that subtle, chest-tightening feeling of love—the kind you can’t quite say straight out as ‘I love you’—with a band,” I recommend this tender yet warm track from Reira Ushio’s mini digital EP, “Procedures of Love.” The vocalist needs to carefully convey the protagonist’s delicate emotional shifts embedded in the lyrics, while the instrumentalists should dynamically express the gradient of feeling from the quiet first verse into the chorus—both are crucial to communicating the world of this piece.
Released in May 2025 as the EP’s lead track, the record also includes “Koi o Hisomete,” a song featured on ABEMA’s show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.
Graduation Edition 2025 in Seoul.” Don’t just play the notes—aim to perform as if the whole band is weaving a story together.
RUNNER feat. HannyaGadoro
A dramatic, hard-hitting track that stirs the listener’s spirit.
Created by rapper GADORO with Hannya, whom he deeply respects, this song overlays the two rappers’ lives with the motif of a long-distance run.
Through their lyrics and flows, a strong will to look forward despite hardship comes through.
Released in June 2025 and included on the album HOME, it’s a powerful hip-hop number that gives a push to anyone facing a challenge.
Suffering from lightningd.j. Aneiro
This work unleashes a powerful impact with its dystopian worldview and venomous, heart-piercing message.
After emerging on the scene in August 2023 with “Create/Re-move,” earning a Hall of Fame spot with “Eyesight Love,” and taking 2nd place in the Rookie category of VocaColle 2024 with “Ichiyaku,” d.
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Aneiro showcases undeniable skill in this track, released in June 2025.
The vocals by Rito meld with an experimental, even avant-garde, electronic sound to leave a deep mark on the listener’s heart.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who feels suffocated by, or questions, the contradictions of modern society!
LIFEKimaguren
A song whose acoustic tones resonate pleasantly.
In this piece by Kimaguren, we who tend to hide our true feelings in everyday life are asked, “Who are you living for?” The straightforward words feel like the voice of your own heart.
Lyricist KUREI poured in the earnest feelings he held amid management hardships, and the gentle yet powerful message strikes a chord.
Released in May 2008 as their second major single.
In addition to being featured in an au commercial, it was also adopted as the approaching train melody at Keikyu Zushi Line’s Shin-Zushi Station starting in November that same year.
It’s perfect for a summer drive.
LabelSecret Piercing
This song focuses on the emotion of “shame,” brilliantly portraying the inner conflicts that everyone carries.
Created by Naisho no Pierce—also known for “Proposal” and “Soap Bubbles”—it was released in June 2025.
It’s a Senga Asagi track from the empathy-driven drama content series We Are Night After Night.
True to Naisho no Pierce’s style, the piece expresses the struggle of “not wanting to show my incorrect self” through a beautiful worldview that blends cuteness with a hint of shadow.
Its emotional resonance is sure to strike a chord with anyone longing for the courage to bare their true self.