Overwhelmed by the lyrical world! Shiina Ringo’s masterpiece

Romance and the AbacusShiina Ringo, Utada Hikaru

Ringo Sheena and Hikaru Utada – Romance and Abacus / Sheena Ringo & Hikaru Utada – The Sun & Moon

This song by Ringo Sheena and Hikaru Utada portrays the nobility of staying true to one’s convictions amid the gap between ideals and reality.

Its lyrics, which express the loneliness and inner conflict known only to those who strive for artistic heights through the words “romance” symbolizing passion and “abacus” signifying practicality, resonate deeply.

The track was included on the best-of album Newton no Ringo: Hajimete no Best Ban, released in November 2019.

The philosophical worldview woven by these two genius artists carries an unwavering sense of conviction.

First KO victoryshiina ringo, nocchi

Ringo Sheena and Nocchi – First KO Victory

A track that portrays the protagonist’s frustration at not yet being able to unleash their overflowing potential, along with a burning desire to break through the status quo.

Its energetic sound sets your heart ablaze.

The song is included on Ringo Sheena’s album Hōjōe, released in May 2024, and features Perfume’s Nocchi as a guest vocalist.

It’s also memorable for the story that it came about after years of persistent invitations from Sheena.

When you want to change your circumstances or steel yourself before a new challenge, listening to this will give you a powerful push.

It might just be the spark that lets you release the “real you” you’ve been holding inside.

The Path Where Beasts TreadShiina Ringo, Miyamoto Hiroji

Ringo Sheena and Hiroji Miyamoto – The Narrow Road the Beast Walks

It’s a song where you can hear the cry of a solitary soul, like a beast forging its own path.

The vocals are by Ringo Sheena, with her one-of-a-kind worldview, and Hiroji Miyamoto of Elephant Kashimashi.

Their distinct personalities clash like sparks yet meld in harmony—truly nothing short of breathtaking.

The track portrays the struggle between instinct and reason faced by those fighting within society, and a fierce resolve to move toward dawn.

Released in October 2018 as the theme for NTV’s “news zero” and later included on the landmark album Sandokushi, this is a song you’ll want to play when you’re determined to charge down the path you believe in.

charmingShiina Ringo

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This piece was released in April 2022 as the ending theme for Ojarumaru, an anime long beloved on NHK E-Tele.

Ringo Sheena and the anime both began in 1998 as “同期” (peers who started in the same year), making this a heartwarming collaboration to celebrate their 25th anniversaries.

With only piano and vocals, its simple arrangement unfolds a lyrical world that evokes twilight scenes and a sense of nostalgia.

Dedicated to the adorable characters, the song blends literary depth with charming sweetness—an unmistakably Ringo Sheena worldview.

It’s a track that offers a warm moment, as if reminding you of something precious.

almost all for nothingRingo Sheena, peach

Ringo Sheena and Momo – Almost Bubbles of Water

This piece, notable for the rhythmic back-and-forth between Ringo Sheena and Momo, is a track included on the album Hōjōe released in May 2024.

While wryly acknowledging how the drinks keep going down, it ultimately laughs it all off with a bracing sense of fun, carried effortlessly by the duo’s light, nimble vocals.

Written specifically by Ringo Sheena to showcase Momo’s strengths, it brims with a joy that’s bound to bring a smile to your face as you listen.

It’s the perfect song for a lively night with friends.

Runaway No.1 draft pickShiina Ringo, Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders

Ringo Sheena and ATARASHII GAKKO! – Draft Pick No. 1 Runaway Lead

A powerful cheer song that gives you a firm push forward: “Believe in your worth and charge ahead!” It’s a track from the classic album Hōjōe, where Ringo Sheena performs with Atarashii Gakko!.

Their explosive energy makes the fierce determination—to reject complacency and sprint toward an ideal—palpable.

Many listeners will likely be startled by the provocative turns of phrase in the lyrics.

Once you hear it, it’s sure to set your heart ablaze as you strive toward your goals.

In progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – In Experiment

This song carries a powerful message from Ringo Sheena: “Let’s use ourselves as test subjects and explore how to live better!” Released in July 2025 as the campaign song for Shiseido Ultimune, it resonates perfectly with the campaign’s ethos of breaking free from every constraint.

Set to an energetic rock sound, it’s an anthem to freely experimenting without fear of failure.

When you’re held back by others’ eyes or conventional wisdom and can’t take the first step, listening to this track will spark the motivation to say, “Let’s just try it.”