A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too!
How many songs that start with “Re” can you think of?
It’s surprisingly hard to recall them on the spot, isn’t it?
In this article, we’ve put together song titles that start with “Re,” focusing mainly on J-POP.
There’s even a karaoke shiritori game, so some of you may want to know songs evenly across all kana or add to your repertoire.
Feel free to use this as a reference.
You might even find yourself thinking, “Oh right, there was that song too,” and feel a touch of nostalgia.
A roundup of songs with titles that start with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too! (1–10)
RhetoricNEW!Melt Timer
This commercial, drawn from a drama portraying family interactions, shows how the warmth of a drink in a Zojirushi stainless bottle supports one’s efforts.
The bright, rhythmic song that highlights the theme of pressing forward in the footage is Melt Timer’s “Rhetoric.” Its light, memorable rhythm—featuring guitar cutting—evokes a positive feeling of moving ahead.
The lyrics depict a determination to convey one’s feelings wholeheartedly, calling on listeners to take a first step even if mistakes and failures may await.
Ready to RockNEW!BAND-MAID
BAND-MAID is a hard rock band that dons maid outfits and makes waves around the world.
Their striking contrast between graceful looks and ferocious performances continues to captivate fans both in Japan and abroad.
Released in April 2025, this work was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Accomplishment.” It’s a powerful track that straightforwardly expresses inner desire and passion, perfectly matching the story of a young lady awakening to rock.
It also drew attention for the performance scenes in the anime, where the band members themselves handled the motion capture.
When you want to break through the status quo and charge forward, give their blazing performance a listen.
Red HotNEW!ELLEGARDEN
A pop-punk masterpiece packed with youthful restlessness and a sense of speed, released in April 2005! The overall vocal range is fairly narrow, from G3 to G#4, and since all the lyrics are in English, you might worry about pronunciation—but first, focus on learning the song with an emphasis on rhythm.
The tempo is fast, so timing your breaths is also very important.
Singing in English will probably get you more hyped, so it might be good to power through with momentum and emotion! Try keeping the rhythm with your body and tackle it with a strong sense of accent.
Red fractionNEW!MELL
A hard-boiled atmosphere and a fierce beat that almost lets you smell the gunpowder.
With that powerful impact, this single—released in June 2006 as MELL’s major-label debut—grabbed the hearts of anime fans.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime BLACK LAGOON.
The dark electronic tones and aggressive guitar sound matched the work’s decadent mood perfectly.
MELL’s husky vocals elevate the tension to the absolute limit.
If you listen to it when you need to crank up your energy, it’ll definitely put you in an unbelievably cool frame of mind.
REDNEW!GOUACHE
A track that signaled the restart of the Kagerou Project.
Created as the theme song for the film Kagerou Daze -in a day’s-, released in November 2016, this piece features a driving band sound and soaring vocals that ignite listeners’ hearts.
The lyrics, which express the distance and changes that come with a friend growing up through the distinctive metaphor of “their eye color changing,” convey a piercing sense of melancholy alongside the image of a sunset.
It’s a rock tune that rekindles the emotions of those who were once absorbed in the series, hinting at a new expansion of the story.
READY TO ROCKNEW!THE MODS
Electrifying beats and a cry from the soul—this is rock ’n’ roll at its finest! It’s a track by THE MODS, giants of the Hakata Mentai Rock scene, included on the maxi single released in October 2021 to mark their 40th anniversary.
The lyrics brim with indomitable fighting spirit, refusing to yield even in the difficult times overshadowed by the coronavirus, and they’re truly stirring.
It’s a message song whose persuasive power resonates precisely because of their long-standing career.
When you need the courage to face something head-on, this song will give you a powerful push forward.
Frozen BeamNEW!one two three
A Vocaloid track that combines a driving feel with a distinctive sense of weightlessness.
The guitar doesn’t have any particularly difficult phrases, including the interlude, but be sure to consciously cut the sound cleanly in the accent sections.
The bass gets busier in the chorus, so be careful not to fall behind the rhythm.
The drums are in straight eighths throughout, but a kick pattern that matches the guitar and bass phrases appears in the B section, so you’ll need to focus on keeping time.
Overall it’s simple and recommended for beginner bands, but if you don’t lock in as an ensemble, it can sound disjointed.
Practice while listening to the other parts as well.