[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 That Start With “Ra” (381–390)
Paradisenonoc
This is the seventh single by Japanese singer nonoc, released in August 2023.
It was used as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Spy Classroom.
The up-tempo backing track, the sharply rising and falling vocal melody, and the arrangement that unfolds in a very dynamic and dramatic way all come together to make it a very cool song, in my opinion.
It’s a piece with plenty of challenges for the average singer, but if you’re good at high notes, you’ve already cleared one of those hurdles! I definitely encourage you to give it a try.
Lamianyanyannya
Lamia, produced by nyanyannya, was released on April 24, 2024.
It’s a mixture rock track distinguished by its high-speed rap parts, depicting the complexity of human love and pain through the desires, despair, and longing of Lamia, a serpent princess.
Its unique worldview and narrative grip the listener’s heart and leave a lingering resonance even after it ends.
It’s a song I highly recommend listening to carefully on lonely nights or when you want to reflect on yourself.
Loversumika
The keyboard sound of sumika, a rock band from Kawasaki, Kanagawa, is incredibly pleasant.
Formed in 2013, their first album, “Familia,” released in 2017, ranked 5th on the Oricon weekly chart.
sumika’s appeal lies above all in their genre-defying musicality, and they’ve produced many memorable tracks such as “Fukkatsu no Jumon” and “Lovers.” Highly recommended if you like pop and catchy songs!
Ride on shooting starthe pillows
The pillows, a rock band that enjoyed charismatic popularity in the 1990s.
For men in their 40s who loved rock, they’re almost an object of admiration, aren’t they? Among their songs, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is Ride on Shooting Star.
It’s crisp indie rock, but the vocal line is surprisingly simple and kept in the low to mid range, so men in their 40s who can’t hit high notes should definitely give it a try.
Lavenderthe shes gone
A love song by the shes gone whose bittersweet lyrics and melody resonate deeply.
The intense feelings for a loved one pierce the listener’s heart.
Released as a digital single in May 2021, the track was also included on the album “SINCE,” released that October.
By repeating striking phrases, it portrays how one’s feelings for a loved one grow stronger day by day.
It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to cherish their bond with someone special above all else.
Listen to it with your partner, and you might just reaffirm each other’s feelings.
[Karaoke] Collection of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (391–400)
Lucky coloraimyon
The song “Lucky Color” stands out with its slightly rock-like performance.
Among Aimyon’s tracks, the heavily distorted guitar is particularly striking, but the vocal line isn’t that intense.
Overall, it’s a song that’s relatively easy to sing, though the pitch shifts in the chorus are a bit dramatic, so you’ll want to be careful there.
Mixing in falsetto like in the original makes it tricky, so for karaoke, try lowering the key before singing.
The other sections sit in a lower range, so you should be able to sing them without much practice.
The love song won’t stopikimonogakari
A bittersweet love song that portrays the complex emotions of couples in long-distance relationships.
Many listeners will relate to the lyrics: “When we go a long time without seeing each other, I get anxious, but every time we overcome it, our bond grows stronger.” The song captures the frustration of not being able to express your feelings honestly to the one you love, and the way you grow by overcoming loneliness, all set to a refreshing melody.
Released in July 2014, the track was also featured in a commercial for Calpis Water.
It’s a recommended listen not only for those in long-distance relationships, but for anyone who wants to feel the bond with someone special.