[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)
RUN AWAYSm-flo ♡ chelmico
This track shines with a futuristic sound woven from high-energy drum’n’bass and rap.
Released in June 2020, it marks the first entry in m-flo’s “loves” series in roughly 15 years.
Teaming up with the ever-popular chelmico for a hot feature, the song also received a music video styled like an ’80s daytime anime.
The dynamic rap tune beautifully blends the unique strengths of both m-flo and chelmico.
It’s a perfect fit for active moments—summer drives, sports workouts, party scenes, and more.
Radio Heroniki
“Radio Hero,” produced by niki, was released in October 2024.
It’s a mid-tempo rock track with a powerful sound arrangement that really stands out.
The lyrics revolve around the music flowing from the radio, carrying a message that encourages listeners to recall their beginnings and pure feelings.
It’s recommended for those who want to find their own value or need the courage to look forward.
Add this emotionally stirring, heartwarming Vocaloid song to your playlist.
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
This is a blissful song that seems to capture exactly how two people feel as they exchange vows at their wedding.
It’s a track from sumika’s single released in May 2016 and became their first to surpass 100 million total streams.
The lyrics, which candidly express love for the other person as well as anxieties and inner conflicts, truly resonate.
The wish to “be smiling in the very, very end” perfectly reflects a bride and groom walking through a long life together.
It will create a warm atmosphere in any wedding scene—of course for the opening movie, but also for the entrance in Western attire, the first dance, and more.
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.
[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.
Lovely☆Angel!!abenyuu purojekuto
Known as a quintessential example of a “denpa song,” this classic was produced in 2006 as a tie-in for the pachislot machine Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel.
The call-and-response by sailor-uniformed heroines meshes perfectly with the exhilarating sound, radiating the charm of the moe-song golden age.
Included on ave;new project’s first mini album, A LA MODE, it continued to be used in later entries and the anime, growing into a scene-defining hit.
With energetic vocals by Saori Sakura and Miyu Inoue and memorable chants over a high-speed beat, this track is a top recommendation for anyone looking to hype up a karaoke session.