Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Masterpieces that begin with 'I'.
I’m going to introduce songs with titles that start with “i” (the Japanese syllable pronounced ee)!
When you think of “i,” words like ichigo (strawberry), iruka (dolphin), and iro (color) come to mind, so it’s not a particularly tricky letter even in shiritori, right?
But what about when it comes to song titles?
Actually, there are plenty of songs whose titles start with “i”!
In this article, I’ve gathered a variety of Japanese songs—both old and new—whose titles begin with “i.”
You might even find some you listen to regularly.
Feel free to use this as a reference when playing song-title shiritori and the like!
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Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Great songs that start with 'I' (231–240)
Remote workkoushi
Born from a wordplay riffing on work-from-home and “little sister,” this is a track by Vocaloid producer Koushi (Calf).
Presented from the perspective of a sister who adores her big brother, the song channels her pure, single-minded feelings into a high-tempo sound.
The message is so unabashedly straightforward that Koushi himself wrote, “I made a creepy song.” Originally included on the album “Super Qte!” released in November 2023, its music video premiered in July 2025.
Please enjoy this world where cuteness, humor, and a touch of madness blend together.
The way homeYūki., Misu
Conceived under the theme “A Reiwa anti-war song created by those born in the 2000s,” this grand piece was crafted by singer Yuki and composer Misu.
The work portrays the folly of war and the preciousness of peace as seen through everyday, ordinary scenes.
It’s striking how the song gives voice to the complex emotions of today’s generation—the guilt surrounding a peace that rests on someone else’s sacrifice, and the helplessness of feeling unable to change anything.
The track was released in October 2024 as part of a music project.
If you listen when you want to rediscover the value of the everyday, it’s sure to resonate deeply with your heart.
Songs whose titles start with “I.” Masterpieces that begin with “I” (241–250)
It hurts.Kiyoshi Ryujin
This is singer-songwriter Ryujin Kiyoshi’s second album, which shook many listeners and was described as “gutting the heart with a searing confession.” Released when he was just 20, it’s packed with cries born of deep confrontation with his inner world.
Beyond the beautiful acoustic melodies, the diverse sounds—from fiery rock to theatrical pop—are striking as well.
The razor-sharp lyrics, depicting the restlessness of youth and questions of existence, are sure to pierce the hearts of those burdened by inescapable loneliness and inner conflict.
You can’t help but be overwhelmed by its raw, stinging worldview, as if bare emotions are crashing straight into you.
alivethe peggies
A soul-stirring ballad by the peggies that questions the meaning of living while holding two opposing feelings—loving yourself yet hating yourself.
Written by vocalist Yuho Kitazawa at age 19 as if passing a baton to her wavering, nearly confidence-losing self, the painfully honest lyrics pierce the heart.
The song was included on NEW KINGDOM, a masterpiece from their indie era released in November 2015, and was re-recorded in 2020 as an acoustic version on the Anemone EP.
When you’re lost in life or can’t believe in yourself, the gentle guitar tones and warm vocals will seep into your heart like encouragement from a close friend.
It’s the perfect track for a night when you want to spend time quietly facing yourself.
IGNITEKishi Ekkusu – Knight X –
This song symbolizes the new era of Knight X—brimming with the resolve to rebound from any adversity and seize victory without fail.
Pulsating with energy that rises from deep within, it fuses razor-edged vocals with Japanese-inspired sounds to ignite the listener’s fighting spirit.
The lyrics, which depict overcoming the past and charging forward with comrades into an unknown future, are sure to set your heart ablaze.
Released in July 2025, this track will give you the power to break through whenever you face a challenge or hit a wall.
in heavenBUCK-TICK
This early BUCK-TICK classic features an impressive sound that fuses power pop and post-punk.
It paints a sharp, decadent world where a heaven-like bliss mingles with the fragility and poignancy that come with it.
That yearning for a place just out of reach is something anyone can relate to.
The track appears on the June 1988 album Seventh Heaven.
Although it wasn’t released as a single, its lyrical melody has continued to capture fans’ hearts.
The nostalgic atmosphere that drifts through the driving beats is enough to make your chest tighten.
On a night when you’re lost in thought, if you listen in a slightly sentimental mood, you’ll find yourself deeply immersed in its beautiful world.
custom; convention; old-fashioned practiceDEVILOOF
DEVILOOF captivates with a style that fuses the aesthetics of visual kei with overseas deathcore.
Formed in Osaka in 2015, the band consists of four members: vocalist Keisuke, guitarist/vocalist Ray, bassist Taiki, and drummer Kanta.
While incorporating extreme metal elements such as slamming and brutal death metal, they craft songs with a strong sense of structure and beauty.
Their 2021 album Dystopia topped international metal charts, showcasing their global impact.
Actor Tadanobu Asano being a fan and appearing in their music video Inshū is another testament to their influence.
Known as “Japan’s most ferocious visual kei,” their sound is one you should definitely experience.