[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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- Compilation of Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ri'
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs whose titles start with ‘Re’
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs That Start With “Ra” (321–330)
RACKSMaddy Soma
Maddy Soma, known for his eccentric performances and Japan-inspired hip-hop, is drawing attention.
His new track features a rhythmic beat and powerful rap that leave a strong impression.
It carries a positive message centered on effort and self-actualization, emphasizing the importance of continuing to take on challenges.
Released in August 2024, the song is included on Cookie Plant’s album “CookieTape vol.3.” This danceable track is perfect for times when you want to boost your motivation or fire yourself up.
Be sure to check out this song packed with Maddy Soma’s unique worldview.
LIES GOES ONMay’n
Not only as a singer, but also as a voice actor and musical theater actress, May’n has been remarkably active.
The song featured here, “LIES GOES ON,” was released in August 2023 as her 21st single.
Even in this up-tempo track, you can fully enjoy her powerful and beautifully resonant high-tone voice.
Simply analyzing how she switches between various high registers throughout different sections of the song offers plenty to learn, making it a track I especially recommend that aspiring female singers give a listen to at least once.
LionMay’n / Nakajima Ai
A duet sung by two women, released as the opening theme for Macross Frontier.
The song centers on a love triangle that grows more serious as the story progresses, and it’s one of the most popular tracks in the series.
It was a standout masterpiece when it came out in 2008 and remains beloved by anisong fans to this day.
The performance and chorus are top-notch, and it gives me chills every time I listen.
It’s a quintessential anisong, so I’d love for people beyond anime fans to give it a listen.
Like FlamesMindaRyn
MindaRyn is a Thai YouTuber and singer.
She created “Like Flames,” the opening theme for the anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2.
It’s a high-energy rock song that made the anime even more exciting.
MindaRyn has long been an anime fan, and you can feel that love in the lyrics—that’s part of the appeal.
The more of an anime fan you are, the more you’ll likely empathize with it.
LionMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s classic “Lion” features a refreshing melody that’s characteristic of 2010s Japanese rock.
While this song doesn’t span an especially wide vocal range compared to their other tracks, the phrase right before the chorus is a bit of a tricky spot.
You’re meant to deliver it with a shout-like feel, and to be honest, it’s totally fine if it comes out as a proper shout.
Rather than a clean, polished vocal line, it leans into a rough, rock-oriented delivery, making it relatively easy to sing even for those with a raspy or husky voice.
lovin’Mrs. GREEN APPLE
The three-piece rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, which has continued to dominate the J-POP scene with unwavering popularity since the start of Phase 2 in 2022.
The song “lovin’,” included on their fourth album Attitude, was used as the theme song for Mezamashi Doyoubi from July 6, 2019 to March 28, 2020.
Its lyrics, which say that time spent with someone special remains extraordinary even as our days rush by at incredible speed, remind us of feelings we tend to forget when life gets busy.
It’s a pleasantly catchy pop tune, marked by a bouncy shuffle beat and a lively, memorable melody.
RISENEMOPHILA
NEMOPHILA is a young heavy metal girls’ band formed in 2019.
While many girls’ bands put a strong emphasis on idol elements, they’ve steadily gained support with authentic heavy metal.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is RISE.
This track combines hard rock with rap metal, featuring a highly challenging vocal line and a rap section that uses death growls.
It’s quite a difficult piece for women to perform, so be sure to check it out.