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.
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A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too! (491–500)
The Last Train at MidnightFutami Souichi
Since his debut with Nippon Crown in 2019, Soichi Futami has drawn attention for his powerful yet wistful “echoing voice,” dubbed the Yamabiko Voice.
As a next-generation artist in enka and kayōkyoku, he continues to captivate many listeners with a folk-influenced, expansive vocal range and richly expressive delivery.
His debut song, “Aishū Tōge” (Pass of Melancholy), incorporated a relatively modern sensibility and helped spread his name.
His background is also noteworthy: he won the 2017 Nippon Crown audition, which led to his debut.
Beyond his musical activities, Futami shows a multifaceted side with hobbies like painting and calligraphy, and his ability to reflect a contemporary approach in enka is particularly appealing.
His voice resonates not only with traditional enka fans but also with new audiences—be sure to give him a listen.
Strait of LongingShimazu Aya
A compellingly austere song by Aya Shimazu, “Renbo Kaikyō.” True to enka, it features solid kobushi ornamentation, yet the piece is actually easy to sing.
The reason lies in the vocal line.
While enka typically involves frequent, complex pitch rises and falls, this song keeps the melody simple and relatively even, more like a kayōkyoku.
With kobushi appearing here and there on top of that, anyone accustomed to singing standard enka should be able to perform it without difficulty.
Love CirculationHanazawa Kana
One of Kana Hanazawa’s signature songs, it was used as the opening theme for the 2009 anime Bakemonogatari and released as a single in January 2010.
It captures a maiden in love with a light, upbeat melody, pairing lyrics about pure romantic feelings with a catchy sound in perfect harmony.
It’s an irresistibly charming track that makes your heart float just by listening.
Recommended not only for anime fans but for anyone whose heart thrills at the thought of love!