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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” (1–10)
lilacNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
A high-velocity guitar rock track that vividly captures both the radiance and the shadows of youth! Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in April 2024, this song was written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” It became the fastest in the band’s history to surpass 100 million streams and even won the 66th Japan Record Awards—a true classic.
As vocalist Motoki Omori has said, he created it with the feeling of an answer song to their hit “Ao to Natsu,” and it gives you the courage to move forward by affirming even your past self and your anxieties.
Try listening to it on the morning of your entrance ceremony as you slip into your new uniform, syncing with your pounding heartbeat.
You’ll surely feel your heart grow lighter, thinking, “I’m fine just the way I am!”
LoveTreNEW!CUTIE STREET
If you’re looking for a track that accelerates the heart of a girl charging headlong into love, this is the one you should hear.
It’s the fourth single released digitally in February 2025 by CUTIE STREET, an eight-member idol group broadcasting “KAWAII” from Harajuku to the world.
The lyrics liken the ups and downs of romance to a train, paired with a light, catchy melody that’s truly appealing.
Since its debut at a live show, it’s become a hot topic among fans and surged onto the charts published in March 2025.
The music video—featuring dancing on a station platform and inside a train—also leaves a strong impression, and the choreography inspired by a pantograph is irresistibly cute and easy to imitate.
Whether you’re on your commute or heading to meet your special someone, listening on the way is sure to heighten your excitement.
Go ahead and hum along to the exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
Last chance, last danceNEW!≠ME
It’s a heart-wrenching song where the brilliance of youth coexists with a touch of sadness.
Produced by Rino Sashihara for the idol group ≠ME, it was included as the lead track on their album “Springtime In You,” released in March 2024.
Nanaka Tomita serves as the center for this song.
The lyrics, written from the perspective of “me” gazing from afar at the school’s Madonna, evoke a scene of unrequited love that is beautiful yet tinged with pain.
Takahiro Furukawa’s exhilarating, classic pop sound is also striking.
You might even be moved to tears by the contrast between the bright melody and the heartrending lyrics.
The album, which includes this track, also reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
Give it a listen when you want to sink into a sentimental mood in the springtime.
like; as if; in the manner of; -like; typical ofNEW!yangusukinii
Young Skinny is a rock band that delivers powerful messages of self-affirmation and is especially popular among young people.
Among their songs, this work was created as a statement marking the major milestone of their major-label debut.
While swayed by the gaze and judgments of those around them, it ultimately declares loudly, “I am who I am,” making it deeply resonate with hearts troubled by relationships or the future.
Released as a single in February 2023, it was later included on the album “I Thought I Could Get Away With Anything If I Turned It Into a Song.” It was also used as an insert song for ABEMA’s “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay 2023 Spring ~Sweet Orange Memory~.” With Kayu’s straightforward vocals giving you courage, it’s an anthem that cheers you on in life.
lapis lazuliNEW!Kakizaki Yūta
Singer-songwriter Yuta Kakizaki, who’s gaining attention with a solo home-recording style where he handles everything himself.
Among his tracks, the one I especially want to recommend is this song from the album “Practice of Prayer,” released in April 2025.
Even within the broad realm of piano rock, there are many styles, but this piece is distinguished by a crystalline clarity—just like the gemstone in its title.
It gives the impression that he probably did everything alone, from writing and composing to performance.
The way the dense sound connects so smoothly with the earnest lyrics lets you sink into its world, which I think is one of the secrets behind Yuta Kakizaki’s captivating music.
It’s also perfect for a quiet night when you want to face music on your own.
If you’re searching for something that resonates in your heart, this is a must-hear masterpiece.
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)NEW!SUPER BEAVER
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Have you ever felt bewildered by changing surroundings and prying eyes, finding yourself stuck on the question of who you really are? When that happens, this work by the four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER is exactly what I want you to hear.
It affirms your evolving self and belts out an unshakable inner strength over a rock sound.
Released as a single in September 2014, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Barakamon.
Later included on the album Aisuru, it’s one of their signature tracks.
All the more reason to give it a listen when you’re preoccupied with others’ gazes and judgments and feel like you’re losing sight of yourself.
You’ll likely feel a weight lift from your shoulders.
Love SongNEW!SUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s “Love Song” captivates with its unpretentious lyrics and warm band sound.
Featured on the album “Kansei Zenya,” released in June 2018, this track—true to its title—is a straightforward ode to love.
It was also selected as the web commercial song for Sony’s Walkman NW-A40 series.
First unveiled at their April 2018 Nippon Budokan concert, the song is known for energizing the crowd.
Its lyrics, which feel close to the daily life of two people, overlap with the image of a bride and groom beginning their journey together.
Feelings you can’t usually put into words for someone important can be honestly conveyed through this song.