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'
- A roundup of songs whose titles start with the tricky letter “ro.” Perfect for shiritori and karaoke.
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- A compilation of Vocaloid songs whose titles start with ‘Re’
- [Karaoke] A roundup of songs that are easy for women to sing!
- 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!
- [Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs
- Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with 'Ru' (51–60)
LOOPUpiko
Upiko is a female singer-songwriter who is often hailed as a successor to Miyuki Nakajima.
She has a voice quality similar to Nakajima’s, and her growling low-register delivery is especially striking.
Among her works, the one I particularly recommend for women with lower voices is LOOP.
While this piece has a slight rock flavor, its range is modest and it stays mostly in the low-mid to mid register throughout.
The rhythm is easy to follow, making it a song that even those who aren’t confident singers can comfortably perform.
In the Wandering TownKazuya Himuro
A gem of a number from November 2024 by Kazuya Himuro that conveys the full allure of mood kayō.
Miwa Ito’s lyrics, tracing the sweetly heartrending feelings of a man, and Himuro’s deeply emotive delivery resonate with the heart.
The melancholy melody, hinting at the ending of a love story, and the plaintive vocals singing of lingering feelings for a former lover will leave a deep impression on listeners.
Following Himuro’s signature songs “Acacia Monogatari” and “Acacia Elegy,” this work is poised to become a new milestone in mood kayō.
It’s a recommended track for those wishing to heal the pain of heartbreak or look back on memories with someone dear.
LucyHome
Introducing HOME, an indie rock band based in Okinawa.
Formed in 2020, this trio crafts a sound that evokes the 1980s, influenced by a wide range of genres including indie rock and hip-hop.
Their debut single “Lucy,” released in August 2023, generated major buzz on social media.
They’ve been praised for their sound design featuring guitars and synthesizers, as well as their sophisticated approach to the rhythm section.
As a symbol of a new music scene emerging from Okinawa, HOME is attracting significant attention—be sure to check them out!
Ressentiment and the Fictional GardenLoli-P
This is a GUMI track released in 2011.
The driving sense of speed and irregular time signatures woven from the powerful piano and intense drums are addicting.
GUMI’s vocals really suit rock, don’t they?
Masterpieces with titles starting with 'Ru' (61–70)
Runaway“E”qual
“E”qual has a style with a distinct rock vibe.
The look is cool, and the rap is powerful and fiery! The intense music video might just blow away that summer lethargy.
He’s one of the rappers representing Nagoya.
Rude GyalAKANE
Cute singjay AKANE.
A rare female DJ style in Japan.
It’s crafted to get everyone hyped with dancehall tunes.
“Rude gyal” is probably close to the nuance of a tomboy.
Magnum Records is doing a great job.
LOOK UP TOGETHERBACKLIFT
This song is included on the first album, “FOR YOU, FOR US.” It’s the first track on the album, and it’s a powerful, quintessentially BACK LIFT song with cool English lyrics—perfect for opening the record.