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 starting with “Hi”. The vast world of “Hi” (21–30)
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
A warm number you’ll want to quietly lean into on nights when your heart feels like it might break.
Released by SUPER BEAVER in June 2020, this song was chosen as the theme for the film “Water’s Edge Flight.” It never denies negative emotions like loneliness or frustration, and its message—that it’s precisely because we’re connected to others that we can encounter joy—resonates through Ryota Shibuya’s earnest vocals.
Born at a major turning point with the band’s return to a major label, the track carries a pressing sincerity that overlaps with their own journey.
When you’ve pushed yourself so hard the thread feels like it’s about to snap, this is a hopeful song that reminds you you’re not alone.
It’s a gentle strength that will help you move forward into tomorrow.
When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
When you’ve worked yourself too hard and it’s hard to breathe, this is a song that gently stays close to your heart.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime The Heike Story, it was released in January 2022 and later included on the acclaimed album our hope.
The lyrics and melodies woven by Moeka Shiozuka of Hitsujibungaku hold a beauty like moving toward the light while still carrying pain.
From a quiet address, the band sound suddenly opens up your field of view, and you’ll feel your heavy burdens grow just a little lighter.
This is a work I especially want people in their twenties to hear on those nights when you want to throw everything away and wash your emotions clean with tears.
Surrender yourself to the warm sounds, and let’s do our best again tomorrow!
Hitogoto feat. Kento NakajimaHITOGOTO
A cool dance-pop track that draws you in with its sharp gaze at contemporary society.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Shosen Tanin-goto Desu kara: Toaru Bengoshi no Honne no Shigoto,” starring Kento Nakajima—who also shines as an actor—it was released digitally in July 2024.
Its overwhelming expressive power lies in the interplay of a mellow, shadowed sound and technically intricate, rhythmically percussive vocals.
While capturing the cynicism of modern society, it carries a deeply empathetic message that reaches out to those who are hurt.
It’s a mesmerizing masterpiece to listen to when you’re walking through the urban hustle and suddenly feel the urge to look inward.
charmerKuwata Keisuke
Keisuke Kuwata, the central figure of the nationally beloved rock band Southern All Stars and known as one of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters.
Hitototashi, written as the opening theme for the TV Asahi anime Akanebanashi, began advance digital distribution in April 2026 and is slated for CD single release in June.
Its rousing, exhilarating beat and sonically Japanese sensibility create a unique soundscape.
The powerful message—breaking through outdated norms and suffocating stagnation—feels like it gives a push to anyone taking on a challenge.
It’s a track packed with the bewitching allure of Keisuke Kuwata, who continues to evolve even after reaching his seventieth year.
sunflowerAdo
This is a song written specifically for a 2023 drama, serving as the theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “18/40: If It’s the Two of Us, Dreams and Love Too,” starring Haruka Fukuhara and Kyoko Fukada in double lead roles.
Although Ado is often associated with intense tracks, this one is a bright, warm, pop ballad that I think is very easy to sing.
When it comes to karaoke scoring, we tend to focus on bonus techniques like grace notes (shakuri) and vibrato, but first, sing carefully and match the pitch accurately.
Once you get used to the chorus’s distinctive rhythm, try adding expressiveness and then start paying attention to those bonus techniques.
Hee, hee, hooshigure ui
This is a track from creator Shigure Ui’s second full-length album, “fiction,” released in September 2024.
Crossing the boundary between illustrator and VTuber, she delivers her creative passion and fighting spirit with powerful vocals over authentic hip-hop-style rap.
There’s also a memorable story that, although the song was originally requested as a kind of protective charm, its provider, Jin, reconstructed it into a more aggressive and challenging number.
In July the following year, a music video produced by the visual team Hurray! was released, vividly portraying the agony and exhilaration of creation through pop visual expression.
It’s an energetic track that’s perfect when you want to feel a firm resolve as an artist—more than just “cute.”
sunflowerHakasé Tarō
This is a piece by Taro Hakase, widely known as the opening theme of the NHK morning drama series Teppan.
It is included on his 14th album, EMOTIONISM, released in September 2010.
Though instrumental, its bright, expansive melodic lines evoke nostalgia and a sense of warmth and embrace.
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, the piece also came to be cherished as a song supporting recovery.
Its gentle, warm tones that color the start of each day will quietly stay by your side when your heart is weary.
Why not spend a soothing moment surrendering yourself to the crystal-clear melodies that call to mind the tranquil Seto Inland Sea?