A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
Have you ever played shiritori using song titles?
Surprisingly, you can’t recall song names as easily as you’d think, and it gets pretty heated.
One of the trickiest letters in that game—easily among the top contenders—is “ru.”
There just aren’t many songs that come to mind starting with “ru,” right?
But if you look, you’ll find there are plenty of hidden gems that do start with “ru”!
From titles using colors and gemstones to words like rookie and loop, we found lots of songs.
By all means, enjoy the quirky yet wonderful world of songs starting with the notoriously tricky “ru.”
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ru'
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- A compilation of Vocaloid songs whose titles start with ‘Re’
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- Songs with titles that start with “Ri”
- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
- Songs with titles starting with 'Nu' [Great for karaoke & word-chain games!]
- [Standard] Vocaloid masterpieces, recommended popular songs, god-tier tracks
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too!
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- Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “Ru” (131–140)
RunawayDean Fujioka
Dean Fujioka, who drew major attention in Japan for his portrayal of Tomoatsu Godai in the NHK morning drama series Asadora “Asa ga Kita,” is active not only as an actor but also as a singer-songwriter and film director.
While living in Jakarta and elsewhere in Indonesia, he began his music career, and in 2013 his own song “My Dimension” was chosen as the theme for the film “I am ICHIHASHI: Taiho Sareru Made,” which he both starred in and directed.
Since then, he has released numerous tracks for dramas and films he has appeared in, including “History Maker,” the opening theme of the anime “Yuri!!! on ICE.” His music is distinctive, evoking the feel of Western pop, and is complemented by his gentle, appealing vocals.
Theme of Lupin the ThirdYou & Explosion Band
By now, it’s an all-time classic—there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know this song.
It’s a famous tune used for cheering at high school baseball games and as background music.
While the original is instrumental, there’s also a version with lyrics that was used as a theme song, so be sure to try singing it at karaoke.
Masterpieces with titles starting with “Ru” (141–150)
Route BLUEYuki Nakashima
Route BLUE is the ending theme of the anime Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, which portrays romance between students.
The song is by Yuki Nakashima, a multi-talented model and voice actor.
Set to an electro-style sound, its lyrics depict relatable romantic situations and bittersweet feelings.
Overall, it leaves a fresh impression that’s perfect for spring.
Be sure to pay attention to her expressive vocals, which are at times powerful and at other times delicate.
Lupinranger VS PatrangerTatsuhiko Yoshida & Hitomi Yoshida
This Super Sentai series has been airing since February 2018 and, for the first time, adopts a double-Sentai format featuring two teams: the Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger, who are revered by the public as heroic gentleman thieves, and the Keisatsu Sentai Patranger, who fight as part of their duty for civic justice and an ideal future.
The theme song is also fitting for the double-Sentai concept, with a man and a woman singing two completely different melodies that intertwine.
LUCIFERAnna Tsuchiya
Born on March 11, 1984.
Fashion model, singer, and actress.
Influenced in elementary school by Western music such as Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, and Aretha Franklin.
She became passionate about rock around junior high school and portrays a character who is beautiful yet dangerously devilish.
rougeJun Horie
This is the second single by Jun Horie, whose debut song Memory Glass was a big hit.
Like its predecessor, it’s a heartrending track that sings of heartbreak from a woman’s perspective.
The relaxed tempo and melody are tinged with melancholy, and the lyrics—playing on rouge and lost love with the line, “At the very least, let me dress my memories in beautiful makeup”—are truly moving.
RubyChippoke Ohashi
It’s the ending theme of the anime based on the game, Namu Amida Butsu! -Rendai UTENA-.
True to its description of being created around the theme of “benevolence,” both the music and the vocals have a very gentle feel.
When you sing it, try addressing the listener directly and sing in a relaxed manner!