Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
Introducing songs whose titles start with “shi”! When you’re playing song-title shiritori or deciding to do karaoke using only songs that start with “shi,” it can be hard to think of examples on the spot, right? In those moments, please use the songs starting with “shi” introduced here as a reference.
There are many words that begin with “shi,” such as “shiro” (white), “shin” (new), “shōnen” (boy), “shōjo” (girl), and “Shinderera” (Cinderella).
Likewise, many song titles use these kinds of words, so let this article be your cue to explore lots of “shi”-starting songs!
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Songs whose titles start with “Shi.” Great for shiritori or karaoke! (71–80)
SHALL WE LOVE?Gomattō
This is the only single by a special unit that brought together three solo idols who were immensely popular in Hello! Project at the time, released in November 2002.
The star-studded lineup of Maki Goto, Aya Matsuura, and Miki Fujimoto delivers a cool R&B sound that stands apart from their usual sweet image.
The song portrays a woman who takes the lead in love, provocatively challenging her partner with a confident attitude.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Chart and is also known for later being included on each member’s solo album.
This danceable number, perfectly suited to a city nightscape, is sure to lift your spirits as you listen.
Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)
A danceable track that perfectly matches the world of the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE! Its exhilarating, summer-ready electro sound and the powerful vocals of Tohoshinki vividly color Luffy and his crew’s grand adventure.
The theme of sharing the world with your friends and pushing ever forward evokes the passionate bonds portrayed in the story.
Released as a single in April 2009, this song was used as the opening theme for the anime’s 11th season.
It became the best-selling ONE PIECE theme song to date and was also included on the greatest hits album BEST SELECTION 2010.
It’s a courage-boosting number you’ll want to play when striving toward goals with your friends or when you need to lift your spirits.
SHINELUNA SEA
LUNA SEA is known for their solid musicianship and broad musicality.
Their 10th single, released in June 1998, is an alternative rock track with a refreshingly exhilarating feel.
Its forward-looking message—searching for a light of hope even in the darkness and sprinting toward the future—is powerfully conveyed through expansive, soaring vocals.
The song was featured in a Toyota commercial and became a hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its catchy, mood-lifting melody is perfect for a drive or for kicking off a brand-new day in the morning.
Songs with titles that start with “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke! (81–90)
2 a.m. and a highballwhimper; complaint; whining (lit. “crying words”)
On the way home after a shift, the 2 a.
m.
air mingles with the languor of a highball.
It’s a song about a night like that—one almost everyone has lived—by the female rock duo Nakigoto.
Written by Emiri Minakami with the aim of creating a “song that saves,” it beautifully captures the delicate moment when, in the depths of dejection, an offhand word from someone close suddenly lifts you up.
First released on the September 2019 mini-album How to Make the Night, it was later re-included on the full-length album NAKIGOTO,.
If you listen on a night when work has drained you and you’re on the verge of losing sight of your own worth, won’t you find yourself in the protagonist, and feel—somehow—that you can get through tomorrow?
mythCosmos Factory
You can’t help but be drawn into the heavy, mysterious atmosphere woven by the Moog synthesizer.
This track is by Cosmos Factory, a progressive rock band based in Nagoya.
Their fantastical sound—crafted with electronic instruments that were still rare at the time—feels like the opening to a story stretching back to ancient times.
And of course, the highlight is the ensemble where lyrical vocals, laced with falsetto, unite seamlessly with the heavy rhythm section.
The dramatic progression is truly overwhelming.
This song appears on their landmark debut album, “Old Castle of Transylvania,” released in October 1973.
It’s a lyrical yet hard-hitting rock tune that condenses the fervor of Japan’s early progressive rock era and an experimental spirit on par with overseas rock.
Secret KakurangerTu Chi Chen
An energizing eurobeat opening theme for Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, punctuated by the sounds of drums and hyoshigi clappers.
Its masterful blend of Japanese and Western elements draws listeners straight into the story’s world.
The lyrics are especially unique, depicting ninja exploits from a third-party perspective—neither hero nor villain.
The song served as the theme for the tokusatsu drama of the same name that aired in 1994, and it’s performed by Takashi Toshi-mi himself, who also composed it.
The playful anecdote of him concealing his identity at the time under the name Two Chee Chen adds extra charm.
The fact that the cassette release ranked fifth on the 1995 year-end chart speaks to its popularity.
It’s the perfect track when you want to get pumped up with a nostalgic hero song.
Bring back the shifts, the hourly wage, and while you’re at it, bring back love!!Risa Yoshiki & Hyadain
“An anime theme song?” “A silly novelty tune?” Many of you might get that impression, right? In reality, it’s a rousing anthem that powerfully sings about the bittersweet struggles of working part-time at a convenience store, set against an epic backdrop.
The everyday mishaps at the register and the grind of chasing shifts are transformed into sources of laughter and energy by Risa Yoshiki’s piercing high-tone vocals and Hyadain’s characteristically playful arrangement.
Even when everything feels unreasonable, the determination to keep looking forward will give you courage! Released in May 2013, it’s also included on Risa Yoshiki’s album Pentomino.
As the opening theme for the anime DD Fist of the North Star, it linked perfectly with the story’s parody of the original.
On days when you’re down from making mistakes at work, or when you’re about to break under unfairness, give it a listen—you might find your current worries feel small!