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.
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Hi' (ひ)
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Songs with titles that start with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi” (1–10)
flying boatNEW!King Gnu
Released as a digital single by King Gnu in August 2019, this track was written specifically as the theme song for ANA’s Japan-only TV commercial “People Have Wings.” It’s a rock number distinguished by a hefty riff and weighty beat, carrying a powerful message about breaking free from society’s constraints and soaring into the sky.
For its key change, it adopts a classic J-pop move: raising the key by a half step for the final chorus.
Adding this semitone lift to an already grand-scale composition generates explosive momentum, as if the song accelerates past its limits.
It’s recommended listening when you want to unleash your inner impulses.
HYPNOTIZENEW!XG
From XG’s first album, THE CORE – Nucleus, which showcases their global reach, this is the lead track released in January 2026.
It’s a cool house number where a satisfying four-on-the-floor rhythm intertwines with a dreamy piano melody.
The worldbuilding themed around allure and hypnosis, with repeated English phrases, evokes a mysterious sensation like sinking into the deep sea.
The dynamic interplay between powerful rap and silky vocals is another highlight, letting you fully enjoy their uniquely refined performance.
Perfect for a nighttime drive or a relaxing moment when you want to immerse yourself in your own world.
Solo fashion showNEW!yukopi
This is a comedic portrayal of the morning outfit dilemma that everyone experiences.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Yukopi, released in November 2025.
The scene of scattering clothes from the closet and agonizing over choices is conveyed through Kanae Yuki’s unadorned vocals.
Their knack for turning everyday “relatable moments” into smiles really shines.
Recommended for those who want a little chuckle and a mood boost.
The catchy melody, repeated again and again, will stick in your head before you know it.
Promise of SunflowersNEW!Hata Motohiro
This is Hata Motohiro’s smash-hit ballad, written as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” With its warm melody and lyrics themed around the importance of the people by your side, it’s a timeless classic loved across generations, staying on the Billboard charts for over 150 weeks.
Many people actually practice it in vocal training, and it’s especially popular among men.
In practice, it’s sung by switching between chest voice and falsetto, but if you’re aiming for a perfect score, you’ll first want to improve your pitch accuracy.
Since the chorus jumps up in range, I think the best approach is to sing carefully in the voice you’re most comfortable with.
Be careful not to strain.
The shining thing grows darkNEW!Ōmori Motoki
Let me introduce a song that delicately portrays the questions one feels while growing from child to adult, and the emotions of facing loneliness.
As the second installment of Motoki Omori’s solo project, this piece closes out the album “Midnight,” released in August 2021, and is characterized by a quiet sound reminiscent of falling rain.
Through the contrast between light and darkness, it carries a profound message that questions the transience and meaning of life, with his overwhelming expressiveness and tender yet fleeting vocals resonating deeply.
Unlike a dazzling band sound, it’s imbued with an introspective, personal appeal.
It’s a work I especially recommend for quiet nights when you want to be alone with your thoughts or take a fresh look at yourself.
We’ve started serving cold Chinese-style noodles.NEW!AMEMIYA
It grandly sings about the small, everyday scenes of life, set to a melody tinged with melancholy.
This is a signature masterpiece by AMEMIYA, known for that very style.
Using the summertime staple of restaurant window signs as its motif, this song brilliantly turns the small news of a seasonal menu starting into something that somehow feels like a sweeping life drama—an outstandingly funny tune.
Released as a single in April 2011, it spread widely along with his achievement as runner-up in a comedy contest.
Its performances on TV provided the biggest promotional boost, and later it even found new life as parody versions in corporate ads for companies like Nichirei Foods.
Just the opening notes are sure to draw chuckles.
If you sing it straight-faced with plenty of emotion, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will put smiles on everyone’s faces!
HeroNEW!DISH//
It’s a message song that gives a powerful push to anyone who tries to stand up again and again for someone they care about.
It’s a track by DISH//, included as the first song on their 2026 album “aRange.” It was chosen as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Detective, Back to Square One.” The lyrics were written by Takumi Kitamura, with the entire band composing the music.
Carried by an emotional band sound, it sings of real, down-to-earth courage that moves forward while still holding onto its weaknesses.
It’s an emotional anthem that resonates with a profound message: because you know pain, you can be kind.