[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” (211–220)
LOVE 2000hitomi
Hitomi’s signature song “LOVE 2000.” Back then, many female singer-songwriters had an Avex-style, Italo-disco vibe, but Hitomi gained popularity with a somewhat louder, rock-tinged sound.
I imagine many women in their 30s admired her rocky vocals.
While this song’s range—mid1F to hiD—is fairly standard, it’s exceptionally easy to sing because it frequently stays around mid2F#, a very comfortable pitch for many women.
Another plus is that you can make it easier to sing simply by adjusting the key to match the hiD sections.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Across the lineTHE BLUE HEARTS
This is a work where the lyricism that tightens your chest shines through the surge of punk rock woven by guitarist Masatoshi Mashima.
With his distinctive, raspy voice, he lays bare the suffocating routine of being jostled on packed commuter trains and the pain of hiding your true self.
Released in November 1987, the song appeared both on the classic album YOUNG & PRETTY and as a single.
Its portrayal of struggling between innocent childhood memories and the contradictions of real life feels as if it speaks the very cry in the listener’s heart.
When you feel bound by society’s rules and on the verge of losing yourself, this is a song that quietly gives you the courage to cross the borders of your heart.
Vengeance of TearfallKōyō hatsuyuki
A dramatic rock tune that sings of the resolve to protect what’s precious.
Released by Koyou Hatsuyuki in January 2021, this track paints a grand worldview with an emotional piano and strings layered over a band sound.
The duet woven by Kagamine Rin and Len perfectly matches the song’s narrative quality.
You can feel the determination and love, and it’s heart-wrenching.
Be sure to sing it with passion.
[Karaoke] Collection of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (221–230)
RUNSexy Zone
This is a Sexy Zone song that inspires the courage to believe in the bonds with your friends and run toward the future.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner,” starring Kento Nakajima.
Released in August 2020, the song delivers a powerful message about overcoming any hardship, set to a fast-paced, exhilarating rock sound.
The moving moment when So Matsushima, who had been on medical leave, returned and the five members performed together on television in September of the same year is surely etched in many fans’ hearts.
When you’re striving toward a goal or feeling like you might give up, listening to it will give you the courage to join hands with your companions and keep moving forward.
Lazriberanoi
“Lazlibera” is a single by the Vocaloid producer Noi.
It was released in July 2025.
The edgy guitars fiercely intertwining left and right, paired with a powerful drum beat, seem to convey a world steeped in restless anxiety and melancholic longing.
You can’t help but be struck by its razor-sharp rock sound.
The lyrics, with their sultry atmosphere, are another part of the appeal.
Give it a listen and let your thoughts wander through its sense of storytelling.
Life Questtakane no nadeshiko
This is a song by Takane no Nadeshiko that was chosen as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s drama “Banshaku no Ryuugi 4: Summer Edition.” Released in July 2025, it’s the fourth installment in a sequence of five consecutive digital releases.
The lyrics liken life to a game, conveying a positive message that even trials become spices for growth—perfectly matching the drama’s worldview of treating yourself kindly at the end of the day.
In the music video, the members play office workers, showing how they soothe work fatigue by spending fun moments with friends.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you need energy for tomorrow!
LailaCagayake
This is a work by Cagayake that swirls with emotions for someone you’re helplessly drawn to.
Released in January 2025, the track features KAITO’s enveloping low register and Kagamine Len’s clear high notes crossing with a sultry sheen.
The synergy between that vocal work and the cool electronic sound is outstanding.
And the lyrics, infused with the pain of unrequited love, are truly heart-wrenching.
If you’re struggling with feelings that have nowhere to go, you might find yourself reflected in their two voices.