[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” (281–290)
Light and DarknessBABYMETAL
It’s a soul-stirring BABYMETAL track that depicts the clash between light and darkness on a grand scale.
Featured on the album THE OTHER ONE, released in March 2023, it reveals a new side of BABYMETAL.
The lyrics, which strikingly portray shifting emotions and the interplay of hope and despair, draw you in before you know it.
The song’s exquisite fusion of metal and pop elements fully showcases BABYMETAL’s distinctive style.
Listening to this piece might even prompt you to confront the conflicting emotions within your own heart.
Last Party Never End feat. Tiji Jojo, YZERR, Yellow Pato & VingoBAD HOP
Characterized by its emotional trap beat, this track has drawn attention as a song symbolizing BAD HOP’s breakup.
Centered on the theme of childhood friends and one last party, the lyrics are filled with the members’ memories and friendship, celebrating the importance of forgetting the everyday and enjoying the moment.
Included on their final album “BAD HOP,” released on February 9, 2024, the music video was also unveiled on the same day.
It’s recommended for those who want to try Japanese rap at karaoke or cherish special moments with friends.
Experience this song packed with the essence of BAD HOP.
Life Style – T-Pablow, YZERRBAD HOP
This work stands out with a track packed tight with the raw atmosphere of the streets.
The lyrics spun by BAD HOP’s twin rappers, T-Pablow and YZERR, express the way they live.
The values they forged in the real environment of Kawasaki are portrayed through powerful beats and sharp words.
Since its 2016 release, it has remained one of BAD HOP’s signature songs, loved by many fans.
With its strong, relatable message that resonates with young people, it’s perfect for getting hyped with friends.
If you sing it at karaoke, adding an auto-tune effect will give it a more authentic vibe.
RISE UPBAE/The Cat’s Whiskers/cozmez/AKYR (Bad Ass Temple)
This is a dance track produced as the opening theme for the anime Paradox Live THE ANIMATION.
Four groups—BAE, The Cat’s Whiskers, cozmez, and Akanyatsura—join forces to perform it, and it was released on CD in November 2023.
The song features energetic beats and rap that really hype up listeners.
Its lyrics center on themes of survival spirit and self-growth, conveying a burning ambition to reach the top.
It’s perfect for anyone looking to get the crowd going at karaoke.
Love DrunkerBAK
BAK is a masked singer-songwriter who debuted in 2021 and has been drawing attention with their expansive, soaring vocals.
The track “Love Drunker,” released on November 25, 2023, came out as the 11th installment in a yearlong series of 12 releases.
Its lyrics, which convey affection for a partner, are soothing to the heart alongside a refreshing ensemble that features acoustic guitar.
The rhymes laid over the gentle melody feel pleasant—it’s a breezy, invigorating number.
Lovesick Girls – JP Ver.-BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is a female K-pop idol group that enjoys overwhelming support from women in their teens to thirties.
Their sound, which eagerly incorporates all the latest trends, boasts outstanding addictiveness.
Among their songs, the one we especially recommend as a “flirty hit” is Lovesick Girls – JP Ver.-.
This track is crafted with an electropop vibe.
Its catchy groove shines with feminine charm, and if you can master singing it, you’re sure to draw attention from the guys.
Raijin Fuujin – ResonanceBUCK-TICK
An up-tempo tour de force from BUCK-TICK, the rock band hailing from Gunma Prefecture.
Featuring striking twin vocals by Hisashi Imai and Hidehiko Hoshino, the track was also selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “DayDay.” for the month of November.
Its theme centers on the strength and resolve to survive even in difficult circumstances, and the importance of living with passion.
The lyrics, which convey a powerful sense of ascent and exhilaration, are sure to resonate.
Released on November 20, 2024, the song is also included on the album “Subrosa SUBROSA,” out December 4 of the same year.
With a diverse musical palette—including a remix version—it’s certain to captivate a wide range of listeners.