Songs with titles that start with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi.”
From common words like “Hikari” (Light) and “Hero” to rarer ones like “Higurashi” and “Hiiro” (Scarlet), there are many titles that start with the “hi” sound.
What words come to mind?
In this article, we introduce popular songs and easy-to-use titles that begin with “hi.”
Our research turned up a wealth of songs—from long-beloved classics to fan-supported masterpieces.
The more we dig, the more we find…!
Feel free to use this not only when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘hi’?” but also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks for karaoke.
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Songs with titles that start with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi” (61–70)
Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN
Released in June 1994, this number is widely known as a refreshing DEEN-style summer song and became a million-selling hit with over 1.03 million copies shipped.
The lyrics, written by Izumi Sakai of ZARD, convey the protagonist’s anxiety and wish upon noticing that their lover seems different from usual.
Despite its bright, catchy melody, the song’s appeal lies in how it portrays the bittersweet feelings of drifting apart and sensing distance.
It was also used in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat, and with its brisk arrangement and Shuichi Ikemori’s clear, transparent vocals, it became a track that colors the summer.
Give it a listen when you want to liven up a karaoke session—or when you want to reminisce about a slightly bittersweet summer romance.
Secret, in the science labUbanaroku
This piece depicts a forbidden first love budding in the sealed world of a science lab, set to a guitar-rock sound.
Created by Roku Uhahana, the track’s music video is slated for release in October 2025.
It originally appeared on the album “Class Anthology.” Set in a science room at dusk, the song expresses the protagonist’s growing attraction to a teacher in a white lab coat.
The blend of transgression and longing is truly captivating.
It’s perfect for when you want to reminisce about youthful romance.
Healin’ YouSalia
This ending theme was included as the coupling track to the single “Gaoranger Roar!!,” released by Nippon Columbia in February 2001.
With lyrics by Nagai Kuwahara and composition/arrangement by Keiichi Oku, it weaves together images of the great outdoors—sky, forest, and water—and a theme of healing into an evocative piece.
Salia’s clear, soaring vocals express a quiet prayer after battle, while the English phrases repeated in the chorus symbolically resonate with the message of the cycle of life and coexistence.
In the TV broadcast, it was also used within the final episode, adding a profound afterglow to the story’s climax.
It’s a song that gently stays with you when you want to calm your heart after excitement or soothe the fatigue of daily life.
Secret Squadron Gorengersasaki isao
This is the B-side track of a single released by Nippon Columbia in April 1975, and it served as the ending theme for the memorable first entry in the Super Sentai series.
Its powerful brass, exhilarating rhythm, and the striking “Banbara banbanban” scat leave a lasting impression.
The phrase—Chumei Watanabe’s incorporation of the then-popular scat style—has an irresistible charm that sticks with listeners of all ages after just one hearing.
Sung by Isao Sasaki with a Presley-like sensuality, the piece has a kayō-rock sheen that transcends the bounds of a children’s program, and the call-and-response with the chorus group Korogi ’73 is superb.
It reached No.
4 in the TV Anime/Children’s Songs category on Oricon’s 1976 year-end chart, achieving major commercial success.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to relive those days when the whole family gathered around the TV, hearts racing at the heroes’ exploits!
Hikari Sentai MaskmanKageyama Hironobu
Sung by Hironobu Kageyama as the opening theme for a 1987 tokusatsu drama on TV Asahi, this track was engineered to make the core concept of the work—“Aura Power”—resonate directly with viewers’ hearts and bodies, riding on a recurring call phrase in the chorus.
Masao Urino’s slogan-like lyrics, Daisuke Inoue’s memorable melody, and Kageyama’s solid vocals come together to generate a fervor that inspires physicality, spirituality, and supernatural force.
The 1980s sound—driven by brass sections and digital drums—is another highlight, musically underpinning a show world themed around martial arts and qigong.
Released as a 7-inch single by Nippon Columbia, it was also included in the 2006 compilation commemorating the 30th installment of the Super Sentai series.
sunflowerChilli Beans.
Released in July 2025 as the ending theme for the TV anime Hell Teacher Nūbē, this track stands out with a nostalgic sound that evokes an after-school scene: a classroom at dusk and the echoing chime signaling the end of the day.
Blending Chilli Beans.’ signature Western-style arrangements with J-pop catchiness, the song captivates with lyrics from a student’s perspective, expressing trust and gratitude toward a beloved teacher.
Its warm, uplifting message—respect for a protective presence and hope for tomorrow—resonates deeply.
Coming right on the heels of their June release of the 5th EP, the outside wind, it’s a song that showcases the band’s momentum.
A bittersweet yet refreshing tune perfect for late summer, it’s recommended for those who want to reminisce about their school days or relive the feeling of youth.
HEROMr.Children
This song, released in December 2002 by Mr.Children—the indispensable four-piece rock band in Japanese music history—is a moving work created right after Kazutoshi Sakurai’s return from a cerebellar infarction.
The lyrics, infused with the desire to be someone’s hero, are full of gentle resolve: not to be a dazzling presence, but to stand by someone important in everyday life.
Chosen as the theme song for the NTT DoCoMo Group’s 10th-anniversary commercial, it became a long-running hit, ranking 9th on the 2003 annual singles chart.
It’s a number to play when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important or when you need a nudge forward.