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.” Perfect for karaoke shiritori too! (41–50)
Let’s go party night☆LUMiRiSE
LUMiRiSE, a four-piece rock band that relaunched with a new lineup in June 2024.
Released digitally in February 2025, this track is an energetic party-tune bursting with a festive vibe.
Its lyrics, weaving English and Japanese, portray a protagonist who strives to stay rational in a painful world while breaking free as their true self.
Tight rhythms, a driving bass riff, and hype-ready call-and-response sections designed for live shows come together to instantly crank up the listener’s excitement.
Also featured on the album “≠encore.”, this killer track marks where the band stands today—a perfect rock number for blasting away any lingering gloom.
A roundup of songs with titles that start with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too! (51–60)
RainHata Motohiro
Many people are familiar with it as the ending theme of Makoto Shinkai’s animated film The Garden of Words, sung by Motohiro Hata.
Listening to this song, you may feel your heart being cleansed, yet tinged with a certain sadness.
It’s a cover of a piece originally created by Senri Oe in 1988, and Hata’s version, with its understated vocals, evokes the image of quietly standing still in the rain.
The frustration of being unable to convey your true feelings and passing each other by is expressed through his clear, transparent voice—it really hits home.
It’s included on the single Kotonoha, released in May 2013.
It’s a wonderful song that gently stays by your side on a rainy day.
Ref:rainAimer
This is a song whose delicate piano tones and Aimer’s enveloping voice sink deep into the heart.
Released in 2018, it captured many listeners as the ending theme of the TV anime “After the Rain.” It quietly sings of feelings that don’t reach their destination and unrequited love, naturally resonating with anyone who has loved someone but couldn’t be honest about it.
Especially in difficult times, let yourself be cradled by the warmth of this song.
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Included on the double A-side single “Steal The Show / Recipe,” this song was written as the theme for the TV Asahi drama “Papa to Oyaji no Uchi Gohan.” It’s a warm pop number that likens the time spent with someone in everyday life and the spirit of supporting each other to the “ingredients that color life.” The lyrics, filled with gratitude for those precious people who stay by your side in both joyful and difficult times, are soothing.
The music video, set in a kindergarten with the members playing teachers and interacting with the children, is also memorable.
It’s a heartwarming track.
Red LiberationfripSide
A vampire-themed track that’s perfect for Halloween.
Released by fripSide in October 2023, this song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess.” Its powerful sound puts a rock flavor front and center! The exhilarating progression and choral harmonies feel great, making it a number that’s sure to light up live shows.
It’s a fiery anison that conveys a strong will to overcome fate.
Red Knight VampireYamato Arekusandā, Jūōin Kakeru, Suzuno Yū
A dark gothic rock track perfect for Halloween night.
It was included on the June 2018 album “KING OF PRISM RUSH SONG COLLECTION -RED NIGHT VAMPIRE-.” As an original song for the smartphone game “KING OF PRISM: Prism Rush! LIVE,” it expresses a vampire-themed world through music.
The aggressive sound that feels like an unrelenting pursuit, paired with lyrics that evoke darkness and blood, creates a sinister atmosphere that’s sure to hype up any Halloween party or karaoke session.
If you’re stuck for costume ideas, going as a vampire might be just the thing!
Raise your level and beat it with raw physical power.Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets
Released in October 2025, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “A Wild Last Boss Appeared!”.
As the title suggests, it unfolds a hard rock sound that pushes raw power to the forefront.
As Kishida himself put it, “the world of the work and my own ideas resonated,” and both the sound and lyrics carry a simple yet utterly convincing message.
Give it a listen when you need the courage to face adversity.