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! (11–20)
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a beloved classic supported by many fans.
Although it has a bright, country-style feel, it depicts a morning farewell with someone precious.
You give a person you may never see again a ride on your bicycle and head to the station at dawn.
The bittersweet story comes vividly to mind and tightens your chest.
The mandolin’s tone perfectly matches the sentimental atmosphere of late autumn.
The song was released in December 2004 as a single from the masterpiece Yggdrasil.
On those long autumn nights when you find yourself longing for company, please take your time and give it a careful listen.
Freshly-learned-osaurusN-badge
This song reminds you of the joy of rediscovering what you love.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Nbadzi, it was released in September 2025.
Set to a minimal, surreal sound, the lyrics capture the thrill of encountering something new—like a manga you stumbled upon or a band you heard on the radio.
As you listen, a pure curiosity to learn what you don’t yet know begins to swell.
It’s a work brimming with charm that makes you want to go out and seek your very own favorites.
deep breathHitsuji Bungaku
Amid the quiet of late autumn, this is Hitsujibungaku’s alternative rock that sinks deep into the heart.
Moeka Shiotsuka’s vocals, so intimate you can feel her breath, gently stay beside a mind that can’t help blaming itself.
And the lyrics—portraying an inner strength that tries to rise again while carrying a pain that’s hard to put into words—feel profoundly human.
This track is included on the album “12 hugs (like butterflies),” released in December 2023.
Take your time with it on these dwindling long autumn nights.
SHOCK!Ayase（YOASOBI）
Ayase, best known as the composer for YOASOBI, hails from Ube City in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
He learned piano from his grandmother as a child, later became the vocalist of a rock band, and then rose to prominence as a Vocaloid producer.
In 2019, he formed YOASOBI with ikura, and their debut track “Racing into the Night” became a huge hit.
Their song “Idol,” used as an anime theme, went on to win the Best Composition Award at the 2023 Japan Record Awards, among numerous other honors.
Centered on J-pop while blending rock and electronic elements, his music is characterized by dramatic developments inspired by stories.
Keep an eye on the tracks he releases under his solo name, Ayase, as well!
four seasons progressionMegatera Zero
Megatera Zero is a singer known for his husky, emotional voice.
This song is one of four released simultaneously in September 2025.
It’s a mid-tempo ballad with the warm tones of acoustic guitar, and its lyrics, which mirror the changing relationship between two protagonists with the shifting seasons, inevitably make you reflect on your own experiences.
The pain of growing accustomed to each other—and the strength to keep walking together nonetheless—are beautifully expressed through Megatera Zero’s delicate vocals.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side during the changing of the seasons.
Hymn to the Four SeasonsAkari Tohto
Singer-songwriter Akari Hiiragi, who has roots in Nagano where she spent her elementary school years, began her career in 2017 while still in college and released her first full album, “The Labeling,” in May 2022.
A song she created as the theme for a novel also drew attention.
Her appeal lies in her multifaceted talent—handling everything from songwriting to video editing.
In March 2024, she won the grand prize in an audition for a singer-songwriter festival and performed on the stage of Ryogoku Kokugikan, underscoring her prowess.
Her songs, which gently stand by listeners’ everyday anxieties and worries, are sure to resonate with those who feel the same way.
Songs whose titles start with “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke! (21–30)
truthEikichi Yazawa
This song was chosen as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “The Last Appraiser.” It’s a work by Eikichi Yazawa, who has long led Japan’s rock scene, released in the milestone year marking the 50th anniversary of his solo debut.
It also drew major attention as his first contribution to a serial drama in 28 years.
With its slow, gentle melody, it’s a superb ballad that touches the heart.
Themes of the fragility of love and the lies and truths people carry, combined with Yazawa’s profound vocals, strike deeply at the listener.