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)
Rainy BlueNEW!Tokunaga Hideaki
Set against the backdrop of a cold, rainy city, this gem of a ballad beautifully and gracefully depicts the sorrow of a love that has ended.
Its heart-wrenching melody seeps deep into the soul.
Released in January 1986 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s debut single, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “Girl.” Years later, it was chosen as the theme song for the BS-i drama “Koisuru Nichiyoubi (First Series),” and it has continued to be loved over time.
When your heart is worn out from daily life or romance, it’s perfect for singing tenderly at karaoke.
Since the song features quite high notes, be sure to find a key that suits your vocal range when you sing it.
If you deliver it with a clear, transparent tone and a touch of wistfulness, this masterpiece is sure to capture everyone’s hearts.
Raging in HellNEW!SOB
S.O.B is a legendary presence that etched its name into Japan’s hardcore history with ferocious drive and overwhelming speed.
Starting out in Osaka, they had a major impact during the formative years of what came to be known as grindcore.
Known for classics like 1986’s Leave Me Alone, they’ve earned a fervent following overseas as well.
More than commercial awards, their global esteem speaks for itself—for example, their split release with Napalm Death in 1989.
Tottsuan’s raw vocals and their breakneck, boundary-pushing sound are truly one of a kind.
If you’re seeking a soul-shaking, blistering punk sound, this is a phenomenal band you absolutely need to experience.
lensNEW!Kobayashi Tōya
This work portrays the feelings of a protagonist carrying the pain of heartbreak, whose world gradually becomes vividly colored through a new encounter.
Shuuya Kobayashi’s warm, husky vocals gently embrace the heart’s quickening at the moment of falling in love and the bittersweetness unique to unrequited feelings.
Released digitally in January 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for the social media drama “Soredemo Yappari Suki Dakara” (“Because I Still Love You”).
It’s also a love song that preceded the EP released the same year, “Ano Koro no Jibun ni Aeru nara” (“If I Could Meet My Past Self”).
Even while lingering on a previous love, the awkward way the feelings for someone new slowly deepen is something many men struggling with one-sided love will surely relate to.
It’s a gentle ballad that softly stays by your side when you want to take a step forward but feel too timid to do so.
Red RoseNEW!Hiiragi Magunetaito
You’ll be instantly captivated by its passionate, aggressive sound.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Hiiragi Magnetite, released in May 2024.
Created as the theme song for Amister, a character from the mobile game “#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System.” This mature yet high-energy electronic number weaves together hard-edged electronic tones and razor-sharp synth riffs.
And true to its title, the rose-red–themed lyrics convey a strong will.
It’s a song I want you to play when you need to crank up the tension.
Raise!!NEW!Mòwěi
An adrenaline-pumping dance tune! Created by Matoa, this piece portrays a dazzling gambling world where mind games and provocative glances intersect.
KAITO’s cool vocals will make your heart dance.
Released in February 2024 to celebrate the 18th anniversary of KAITO.
If you like it, be sure to check out the related tracks “Bet!!” and “Call!!” too!
ResolutionNEW!MADKID
An anison that fires you up, fusing an intense band sound with rap and melodious vocals.
Released as a single in August 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4.
Centered on themes of indomitable fighting spirit and resolve that echo the story, it packs in MADKID’s signature dance-rock sound.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to rouse their spirits.
Lemon pieNEW!makaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu is a four-piece rock band that captivates many listeners with their outstanding performance skills and pop sensibility that captures the subtleties of everyday life.
Their single “Lemon Pie,” released in October 2018, masterfully expresses the sweet-and-sour yet unstable emotions just before love begins.
It was also chosen as the ending theme for a news and variety program.
The slightly awkward, self-effacing yet endearing words penned by Hattori, together with the familiar, easy-to-listen-to melody, make listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
During the tour at the time, 13 out of 16 shows sold out, making this work a springboard for the band’s leap forward.
It’s the perfect song to gently stay by your side when you’re swaying in the ambiguous distance of unrequited love.