A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too!
How many songs that start with “Re” can you think of?
It’s surprisingly hard to recall them on the spot, isn’t it?
In this article, we’ve put together song titles that start with “Re,” focusing mainly on J-POP.
There’s even a karaoke shiritori game, so some of you may want to know songs evenly across all kana or add to your repertoire.
Feel free to use this as a reference.
You might even find yourself thinking, “Oh right, there was that song too,” and feel a touch of nostalgia.
A roundup of songs with titles that start with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too! (1–10)
REI DO BRASILNEW!Seek
A dance track that’s addictively charged with Brazilian heat and a dark atmosphere.
Created by Seek and released as a single in June 2023.
Its title, in Portuguese, means “King of Brazil.” The contrast between bouncy percussion and compressed, thunderous low end ramps up the tension.
Even within its short run time, the packed, intense energy will have your body moving before you know it.
In addition to the original, multiple versions with different tempos and textures are available.
It’s a track you’ll want to play when you’re craving heavy beats to lift your mood.
levitationNEW!Kitanitatsuya
Released in April 2026, this work was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE.” Its worldview—depicting a profound sense of loneliness and a fervent desire to float just a little above the crushing weight of reality—closely mirrors the anime’s story.
Experience for yourself the distinctive atmosphere created by the dark, alternative ensemble and its catchy melodies.
LET’S GO! Something good will happen.NEW!Sakushi/sakkyoku: Jacques Morali
This is a song that became popular as an insert track on the children’s program “Ponkikkies” and was released as a single in August 1995.
It is widely known as a Japanese-language cover of “Go West,” a song by the Village People composed by Jacques Morali and others.
With a bright melody that encourages looking ahead and moving forward, it carries a warm message about walking together with friends, smiling side by side.
The tune is easy for everyone to sing in unison, making it perfect for older kindergarteners to unite their voices.
Featuring a lively, marching-like rhythm, it’s ideal not only for recital choruses but also for everyday recreational sing-along activities.
Why not include it to help create wonderful memories and strengthen bonds with friends?
Love PhotosNEW!Otsuka Ai
On nights when you want to calm your feelings, a gentle ballad is perfect.
It’s an emotionally rich love song filled with the warm tones of piano and strings.
It vividly portrays, through both words and melody, the duality of happiness and sorrow inherent in photographs as a medium of memory.
This work by singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka was released as a single in October 2006.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Heavenly Forest” (Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru) and was later included on the album “LOVE PiECE.” It also became familiar as a cell phone commercial song.
Brimming with pure love, it’s a heart-wrenching ballad number.
It will be there for you on nights when your heart is weary or when you want to quietly shed tears while thinking of someone dear.
Zero -zero-NEW!tuki.
Singer-songwriter tuki., whose mysterious allure has taken the music scene by storm.
Released for streaming in April 2026, the track “Zero” was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Snowball Earth.
While it conveys a chilled heart and a sense of stagnation, the dramatic arrangement surges in heat and momentum toward the chorus, leaving a strong impression.
Its worldview—depicting the strength to spark back to life from a frozen world—deeply resonates with the anime’s story.
It’s a powerful rock-pop tune, perfect for moments when you want to move forward despite inner turmoil.
Rainy RhapsodyNEW!WEST.
WEST.’s “Rainy Rhapsody” carries the gently moistened air of the city.
It’s included on their 11th full-length album, A.H.O.
-Audio Hang Out-, released in March 2025.
Written by Shintaro Namioka and Takuma Ohara of Penthouse, the track is marked by intricate chord progressions and key changes, resulting in a chill medium-tempo ballad that highlights the warmth of live instruments.
It portrays a touch of lingering heartache and emotional wavering suited to rainy days, softly accompanying a melancholic mood.
It’s the perfect song for a leisurely afternoon at home, listening to the sound of rain.
Be sure to add it to your mellow, seasonally themed playlist.
rainy ladyNEW!shigure ui
Rainy Lady is a wistful track where moist, rain-like sounds intertwine with a heartrending vocal.
The song was included as an original piece that colors the closing section of illustrator and VTuber Shigure Ui’s first full album, “Mada Ame wa Yamanai,” released in May 2022.
Written specifically for the album by Junky, known in the Vocaloid and doujin music scenes, it’s a delicate, ballad-leaning mid-tempo pop song in which rainy imagery overlaps with shades of emotion.
The lyrics depict a love so keen that even the smallest everyday gestures become impossible to ignore, beautifully meshing with Shigure Ui’s gentle lyricism.
In July 2023, a music video by Mic-kun was released, allowing listeners to immerse themselves even more deeply in the song’s world.
It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a quiet rainy night, reflecting on your inner self.