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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.

Songs with titles starting with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi” (351–360)

The hero is you and meKajihadeki

A number performed by Hideki Kaji, known for his breezy songwriting rooted in neo-acoustic and guitar pop.

Often nicknamed “Mr.

Sweden,” his sound has remained unchanged since his solo debut—light on its feet and beautifully pop.

The unpretentious message—that you don’t need a hero, as long as you have yourself and someone important to you—lifts your spirits.

It’s a song that gently warms the heart, making you think, “So this is another kind of hero.”

Toward the lightKaneko Ayano

Kaneko Ayano – Toward the Light / Kaneko Ayano – Hikari no Hō e
Toward the lightKaneko Ayano

Ayano Kaneko is a singer-songwriter with a boyishly pure voice who sings about the light and shadow in people’s hearts.

Born in 1993 in Kanagawa Prefecture.

She’s a cool singer-songwriter who captivates people regardless of gender.

With her slender, graceful arms, she strums the guitar, and her catlike, unreadable expression bursts into life the moment she starts to sing—snapping, startling, laughing, shifting lively from one emotion to another.

She brings back that nostalgic, bittersweet feeling everyone has experienced in their heart.

Lightly and perkyKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Hirari to Perky] (Official Audio)
Lightly and perkyKaneyori Masaru

A girls’ rock band based in Osaka.

They made their nationwide debut with the 2019 album “Kakegaenaku Naritai,” showcasing a driving, powerful guitar sound paired with cute, translucent vocals.

Their lyrics express delicate feelings—like the impatience and confusion unique to youth that are hard to tell anyone—packing in an everlasting adolescence you never want to forget, which is so wonderful.

With many energetic, powerful tracks, they’re also highly recommended for girls who want to start a band.

Songs with titles starting with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi” (361–370)

Eyes burning crimsonKurapika (CV: Sawashiro Miyuki)

It’s a dramatic number that portrays vengeance and determination.

Released in March 2012 as a character song for the anime HUNTER×HUNTER, it features an imposing rock sound, with Miyuki Sawashiro’s vocals brilliantly conveying Kurapika’s complex emotions.

Throughout the lyrics, you can feel the vows bound to the “Scarlet Eyes” and the longing for lost comrades.

Listening to it alongside the anime and manga should help you resonate even more deeply with Kurapika’s state of mind.

People and people and people and peoplekuriipuhaipe

CreepHyp – “People and People and People and People” (MUSIC VIDEO)
People and people and people and peoplekuriipuhaipe

CreepHyp is a rock band that enjoys overwhelming support from young people.

Their catchy lyrics and melodies are irresistible, and every new release energizes the Japanese rock scene.

Among their songs, the one that especially feels great in the higher register is “Hito to Hito to Hito to Hito.” It’s not an insanely high-pitched song, but because the whole track is arranged in the upper range, you can savor the unique pleasure of high notes in every part.

Be sure to check it out.

Hikomarogurūpu damashii

Group Tamashii’s aptly titled song “Hikomaro” is an ode to talent and gourmet reporter Hikomaro.

It’s included on their 2015 album “20 People,” and the music video even features Hikomaro himself.

The lyrics compile many of his famous lines from food reports, making it packed with comedic flair.

It’s the perfect track for a party where food is being served.

We also recommend turning your own food on the table into a parody by doing Hikomaro-style tasting reports and singing them as alternate lyrics! It’s sure to liven up any fun meal—so sing along and give those food reports your all.

The Sunlit PathKobukuro

This is a heartwarming ballad whose charm lies in lyrics and a melody that portray the preciousness of time spent laughing with you and the value of happiness hidden in ordinary days.

Released in June 2014 as the 25th single, it was written as the theme song for the drama “Black President.” It was later included on the albums “TIMELESS WORLD” and “ALL TIME BEST 1998-2018.” Singing about what truly matters in life, this song has been praised for Kobukuro’s distinctive musicality and strong message.

It’s a recommended track for parents who have just welcomed a newborn, to listen to while holding their baby.

Teaching us the importance of sensing small joys and living so as not to lose them, it’s undeniably a song you’ll want to revisit at life’s milestones.