[Karaoke] A roundup of popular Japanese songs that start with the letter “Ra”
Is everyone having fun at karaoke?
Whether you’re going wild with friends or practicing seriously on your own, there are lots of ways to enjoy it.
That said, choosing songs can be a recurring dilemma at karaoke.
You might find time slipping away while you’re thinking, “What should I sing next…?”
So in this article, we’ve put together a list of popular Japanese songs whose titles start with the syllable “ra” (ら)!
We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to recent hits.
Use this as one way to find your next song to sing!
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[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (61–70)
RUN THIS WORLDHey! Say! JUMP
An upbeat dance tune by Hey! Say! JUMP included on the album “S say,” released in November 2025.
It was chosen as the collaboration song for the JRA’s 70th Arima Kinen promotional project, “DIVE into ARIMA,” and the collaboration video featuring the seven members also drew attention.
The track’s appeal lies in its dynamic sound that feels like leaping over traffic and breaking into a run, with electro-pop-leaning beats that make your body move.
Its exhilarating sense of speed is perfect for building excitement toward the year-end Arima Kinen.
Highly recommended not only for horse racing fans but also for anyone who wants a boost from idol pop.
LightlessAgunesu Takion (CV: Uesaka Sumire)
It’s a solo song by Sumire Uesaka, who voices Agnes Tachyon in Uma Musume Pretty Derby, included on the February 2022 album “Uma Musume Pretty Derby WINNING LIVE 03.” TAKU INOUE handled everything from lyrics and composition to arrangement.
Within a worldview drained of color, the will to press forward is depicted through a sound brimming with speed and drive.
It’s the perfect track to crank up your mood in an instant, or to listen to when your head is crowded with thoughts!
Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaSuzuki Masayuki
Released in February 2019 as their 39th single, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.
Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari wrote and composed the song, with actress Rikka Ihara participating as a guest vocalist.
The lyrics thrillingly depict the push-and-pull of romance, perfectly matched by an arrangement that incorporates elements of jazz and soul.
It’s brimming with a mature yet fresh appeal.
A highly recommended number for wedding entertainment.
LOVELY MIKU’S DINERkēenu P
This is a song where Miku, who works at a diner, sings out her feelings of love.
It’s a work by Vocaloid producer K-NuP, first unveiled anonymously at the event “Musyoku Tōmei-sai 3” in November 2025, with an MV version released in December.
The combination of a sophisticated sound that incorporates jazz and fusion elements with a catchy melody is just perfect! It also pairs brilliantly with the heart-fluttering lyrical world.
If you’re looking for a Vocaloid track to lift your spirits, don’t miss this one!
Last teenYuika
A track by Yuika that captures the milestone at the end of one’s teenage years in down-to-earth words.
Written and composed by her just before her 20th birthday, it lays bare her anxieties and hopes about becoming an adult, and the wavering feelings of not quite being one yet.
From small everyday realizations—like a messy room or the cost of electricity—to the bittersweet sense of herself and her surroundings changing, the lyrics are packed with a raw realism that resonates.
This work can be seen as the final chapter in a series reflecting on her teens.
Her determination to move forward despite fearing change mirrors the feelings of graduates.
LOVE LOVE SHOWTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Despite having no tie-in, it became a long-running hit that stayed in the Top 10 for five consecutive weeks—a signature track where The Yellow Monkey’s trademark sultriness fuses with the driving energy of rock.
Among fans, it’s often said to be “the most Yemon-like” song.
The vocal range isn’t very high, the melody is simple, and there aren’t many pitch jumps, so you may find it easy to sing.
Since it’s band rock, the snare drum sound is the key point; if you feel the groove slightly behind the beat, it’ll be easier to lock into the song.
Keep solid time with your body, and be careful not to overproject your voice.
Lush LifeChara
Released in September 2025, this track was born from a cross-generational collaboration: co-lyrics with her son, HIMI, and co-production with electronic music artist Seiho.
The lyrics delicately portray deep feelings for someone and the pain and anxiety those feelings can bring—resonating with each listener’s own experiences of love.
Sing it at karaoke, and a natural aura of mature allure and wistful longing will seep through, sure to make the man beside you skip a beat.