Songs with titles that start with “Ri”
The second letter in the ra-gyo is “ri.”
When you play shiritori, it often ends up being the first prompt you have to think of, doesn’t it?
So, what songs with titles that start with “ri” come to mind for you?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “ri.”
The ra-gyo can be a tricky row to find words from, but even among them, “ri” actually has lots of words that make great song titles, like “ringo” (apple), “ryuusei” (shooting star), and “riaru” (real).
Be sure to check out the article, and if you find a favorite, give it a listen—or try singing it yourself!
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Songs with titles starting with 'Ri' (91–100)
Little LoversSUPER★DRAGON
SUPER★DRAGON delivers the theme song for the heartwarming, kindness-filled TV anime “The Lord and His Dog.” This medium-tempo pop-rock track features a flowing, soothing melody that leaves a lasting impression.
It tenderly weaves feelings for a beloved companion and hopes for the future, beautifully portraying two beings moving forward while supporting each other amid changing times and cityscapes.
The song has been used as the theme for the TV anime “The Lord and His Dog” since October 2024 and is fully produced by Sohei Mishima of cinema staff.
It’s a perfect track not only for dog lovers, but also for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone dear, or when your heart feels a little tired.
RIVER10-FEET
This is a classic 10-FEET song that powerfully expresses the fiery feelings of youth.
Released in 2002, its lyrics—likening the flow of life to a river—resonated with many listeners.
Inspired by the Kamo River in the band’s hometown of Kyoto, the track leaves a deep impression on those who hear it.
Included on the 2004 album REALIFE, it brilliantly fuses a mixture rock foundation with Japanese lyrics.
It’s a song that can give you courage when you want to look back on nostalgic memories of your youth or take a new step forward.
Both For YouUlfuls
This piece was created as a theme song for high school baseball, which brightens the hot summer.
It brilliantly captures the passion and youth of the players at Koshien.
Ulfuls’ bright, energetic sound perfectly matches the atmosphere of summer high school baseball.
Released in July 2007, it was selected as the unified theme song for that year’s summer high school baseball tournament.
It is also included on the album “KEEP ON, MOVE ON.” The lyrics convey deep feelings for a loved one and the fervor that burns within limited time, resonating with listeners’ hearts.
It’s a recommended track not only for high school ballplayers, but also for anyone who feels nostalgic for their youthful days.
Remember MeMiguel (Hiyori Ishibashi)
A song depicting the bonds of family that was chosen as the theme for a film released in 2017.
Hiroshi Ishibashi, who provided the Japanese dub for the protagonist, also drew attention for his vocal prowess.
The piece is popular as a choral song as well, so many children may have sung it at school.
Conveying that our hearts are one even when we’re apart, this work features a melody that’s easy for elementary school students to sing.
If you sing it at karaoke, you’re sure to enjoy a heartwarming time.
Sing it with feelings for the people you care about.
Ringo OiwakeHibari Misora
This masterpiece gracefully portrays a farewell scene alongside the landscapes of Tsugaru.
With white clouds floating over Mount Iwaki, peaches and cherry blossoms, and early-blooming flowers as the backdrop, a fragile, aching sentiment—like petals dancing in the moonlight—touches the heart.
Hibari Misora beautifully conveys a lyrical world through her distinctive melodic phrasing infused with elements of folk songs and enka, and her deeply expressive singing.
Released in May 1952, the piece was produced as an insert song for the radio drama “Ringoen no Shōjo” (The Apple Orchard Girl) the same year, and was later chosen as the theme song when it was adapted into a film.
It achieved an astonishing 700,000 sales and is known as one of Hibari Misora’s signature songs.
Highly recommended for those who cherish deep memories in their hearts or wish to experience the charm of traditional Japanese popular music.
apple, mandarin orange, bananaLyrics/Composition: Seiji Tanaka
This is a fun song with a fruit-themed, lively tune and a rhythmic melody.
It invites playful activities with children—clapping hands, swaying bodies, and pretending to eat fruit along with the song.
Sung by Kentaro Hayami and Ayumi Shigemori, it was broadcast on “Okaasan to Issho” starting in 1994 and was also included on the VHS “Super Hit 16.” It’s perfect not only for family bonding time at home but also for group fun in early childhood settings.
Enjoy playing with children while helping them learn the names of different fruits.
Fleeting LoveKaori Kouzai
A work that remains highly popular among fans as an early-career masterpiece, “Ryūren-sō.” Typically, enka singers tend to take on more technically demanding songs as they enter the later stages of their careers, but Kaori Kozai has taken the opposite path, performing increasingly catchy songs centered on pop in her later years.
As this is an early piece, it features a structure that is more characteristically enka compared to her current repertoire.
While it contains a fair number of kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) and has clear dynamic shading, there are no kobushi that span more than three scale steps, so it is by no means extremely difficult.
Anyone reasonably accustomed to singing enka should be able to handle it without issue.