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 with titles starting with 'I'. Masterpieces that begin with 'I' (41–50)
YELLOWKamiyama Yagi
This is one of Yoh Kamiyama’s signature songs, starting with a four-on-the-floor intro and then suddenly opening up into a world that feels stylish.
It has a tightening pull on the heart, as if expressing the sense of loss that comes with losing one’s purity.
The thrilling atmosphere—where a dance track links with an unsettling worldview—is another part of its appeal.
Released in November 2018, it spread across social media and surpassed 100 million views in December 2021, which is no surprise.
It was included on the April 2019 album “Shiawase na Otona,” and was re-recorded on the acclaimed album “CLOSET.” It’s a masterpiece with irresistible, comfortable beats—perfect for when you’re worn out by everyday life or when you feel a hollow open up in your heart.
colored perfumeKamiyama Yagi
This song reflects on the fragility and preciousness of youth that we only realize after it has passed.
Kamiyama Yoh’s soothing low voice is striking as he sings over a delicate, wistful arrangement that evokes 80s pop.
The vocals leave a quiet afterglow that is healing to the heart.
Released as a CD single in March 2021, it also drew attention for being used as the opening theme of the TV anime Horimiya.
It was later included on the album CLOSET.
The nostalgic sound creates an atmosphere that aligns with the anime’s world.
It’s a number I hope you’ll listen to when you’re a bit tired of everyday life or when you feel like looking back on seasons gone by.
Ibaraki Prefecture Residents’ SongIbaraki-ken
Enacted in March 1963, this work captivates with lyrics depicting the beautiful ridgelines of Mount Tsukuba and its rich waterside scenery.
The melody, arranged by composer Kozo Hirai, is characterized by a bright, clear resonance.
In 2025, it will be re-recorded for the first time in about 60 years with the cooperation of local high school students, making it a piece that can be called a symbol of Ibaraki, passed down across generations.
Let’s be in love for lifeneguse.
This is a love song that straightforwardly expresses honest feelings for someone you’ll love for a lifetime.
Everyday conversations, the desire to always be together.
Though both have flaws, it sings about holding on and staying together from here on.
The lyrics evoke images of lovers living with kindness and care, carrying little moments of happiness.
Released by Neguse in February 2026, this work marks the first time guitarist Naoya handled both lyrics and composition for a single.
If you struggle to be honest and often feel anxious, consider gifting this song.
It’s a track for lovers overflowing with gratitude for the miracles that keep on happening.
Always a taker no matter how much time passesmachīsha
An edgy yet pop-heavy UTAU Teto track that blasts away the haze of relationships where give-and-take doesn’t hold up! Created by vocaloid producer Machīsha—also known for works like “Misomania” and “DOZY”—this song was released in March 2026.
Its defining feature is a lyrical worldview that satirizes those who only take, expressing the protagonist’s realization of the futility of self-sacrifice and their decision to walk away from a reckless gamble.
If you’re fed up with unfair romances or interpersonal dynamics, this track might help you reset your mood in a snap.
March of LifeZa Kuromaniyonzu
If you’ve watched NHK Educational TV’s “Gyogyo-tto Sakana★Star,” you’ll know it.
It’s The Cro-Magnons’ 26th single.
Released in December 2022, it was also included on the album “MOUNTAIN BANANA” released the following year.
There’s an anecdote that a melody Hiroto Kōmoto had been nurturing for some time was completed thanks to his interaction with Sakana-kun.
Its rugged beat, which conveys the vitality of living creatures, and its forward-driving momentum are irresistible.
Packed to the brim with life energy that ties in with the show’s theme, it’s an outstanding rock tune.
Dear daysHirai Ken
Produced by Kiyoshi Matsuo for the first time in ten years to cap off the 15th anniversary, this exquisite ballad, tinged with sadness yet evoking hope for the future, was released on May 4, 2011 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama JIN: The Final Chapter.
The song spans a very wide vocal range from G#2 to C5, with a clear structure where the range gradually rises from the A verse to the B verse and then the chorus.
The low notes in the A verse are pitches you don’t often use, so be careful not to let your voice get muffled.
Take a deep breath and project your voice forward, letting the air flow.
The start of the chorus uses phonemes that make falsetto easy to produce, so if you really let your head voice resonate, you should be able to hit the notes without any problem.
