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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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- Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ru'
- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
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- A roundup of songs whose titles start with the tricky letter “ro.” Perfect for shiritori and karaoke.
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- Compilation of Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ri'
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs whose titles start with ‘Re’
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (1–10)
rendezvousNEW!Shy Taupe
Released by Shitope in April 2023, this work is a song that vividly captures the emotions of a man right after a breakup.
With relatable yet distinctive metaphors—like losing his appetite and finding that even cream-filled bread has no taste—it sharply highlights the pain of separation.
The languid, sweet vocals and expansive choral work resonate as if enveloping the bittersweet ache of heartbreak.
It topped Spotify’s Viral Chart and has surpassed 300 million total streams.
It’s a track that deeply comforts those who have just lost someone precious and are not yet ready to accept reality.
Assaulted by a love songNEW!＝LOVE
=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
While K-pop-style songs dominate today’s idol scene, they base their music on the classic, traditional Japanese idol sound.
Their 19th single, “Attacked by a Love Song,” follows this approach as well, featuring an easy-to-sing vocal line.
Although the song doesn’t have a particularly wide vocal range, there is a falsetto part in the chorus, so it’s a good idea to adjust the key to suit that falsetto.
Last SongNEW!Official HIGE DANDism
This song, included on the 2019 album “Traveler,” was used as an insert track for the special drama “U-NEXT presents Ato 3-kai, Kimi ni Aeru” (“I Can See You Three More Times”).
The lyrics convey feelings one wishes to express at the moment of parting and gratitude toward someone they may never meet again, imbued with the hope that saying “see you” can make farewells a little easier.
Expressing the transience of passing time and the bittersweetness of cherishing memories with someone important, this piece is perfect for scenes of bidding farewell to friends and teachers on graduation day.
Playing it while creating a yearbook or a retrospective video will help set a moving, emotional tone.
Lush LifeNEW!Chara
Chara is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity with her unique vocals.
Because her voice is high, her songs might seem difficult, but surprisingly she has a relatively narrow vocal range, so there are many tracks that women in their 50s can sing.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Lush Life.
Its range is from mid1F to hiB, which falls within a typical range, and there are no rapid-fire phrases.
While the melody does have somewhat large jumps up and down, it still falls into the easier category in terms of difficulty.
LOVE FOREVERNEW!DEEN
A dramatic number that vows eternal love.
Just when you think it’s a heartrending ballad, it suddenly changes mood midway and picks up the tempo—many listeners were probably surprised the first time they heard it.
There’s an exhilarating feeling, as if the love held deep inside turns into certainty about the future and bursts into motion.
Released in December 1995, the song also became familiar as the ending theme for TBS’s “Super Soccer.” Interestingly, this work was the first title track composed solely by guitarist Shinji Tagawa, and it’s said there were various dramatic episodes during its production.
Rum raisin pancakesNEW!apu3ra
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while lost in thought at a café on a rainy day.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Aqu3ra—also known for “Lonely Universe”—this track was released under the name Apuera in October 2022.
It placed 21st in the TOP 100 ranking of the 2022 Autumn BokaColle.
The sound arrangement, woven from airy synths and an urban beat, is superb.
It pairs perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear vocals.
The lyrics recount sweet yet bittersweet memories of love, evoking the feeling that rainy-day scenes are returning in slow motion.
Give it a listen the next time you find yourself recalling a past romance.
love hotelNEW!CreepHyp
CreepHyp’s appeal lies in songs packed with raw—almost too real—emotion.
This track, in particular, might be the one where that worldview is most palpable.
It’s a meticulously placed piece intended to open their acclaimed July 2013 release, “Blowing Overflowing I, Sorrow, Love.” A love story that ends in a hotel room is sung with heartbreaking tenderness in Seikai Ozakis high-toned voice, tightening your chest as you listen.
The lyrical idea of expressing their meeting, the days they spent together, and the day they part through different room numbers is strikingly ingenious.
When you’re carrying the pain of an unforgettable love, its wistful melody gently stays by your side—a sorrowful yet beautiful rock tune.