Songs with titles that start with “Ri”
The second letter in the ra-gyo is “ri.”
When you play shiritori, it often ends up being the first prompt you have to think of, doesn’t it?
So, what songs with titles that start with “ri” come to mind for you?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “ri.”
The ra-gyo can be a tricky row to find words from, but even among them, “ri” actually has lots of words that make great song titles, like “ringo” (apple), “ryuusei” (shooting star), and “riaru” (real).
Be sure to check out the article, and if you find a favorite, give it a listen—or try singing it yourself!
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Songs whose titles begin with “Ri” (361–370)
revivalNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima’s classic “Revival,” released in 1979, features a hauntingly melancholic melody that’s quintessentially her.
It’s also an easy song to sing.
True to many older works, the vocal line uses relatively few notes, making the phrasing smooth and the delivery comfortable.
The vocal range is narrow as well, so it’s a good choice even for middle-aged singers who may find high notes challenging.
Its melody and lyrics suit male voices too, which adds to its singability.
Saddle of a Shooting StarKubota Toshinobu
This is a track from Toshinobu Kubota’s debut album, SHAKE IT PARADISE, released in 1986.
Although it wasn’t released as a single, it’s highly regarded by fans and within the industry, and was included on the 1989 best-of album the BADDEST, among others.
Its distinctive sense of groove and rhythm pairs perfectly with Kubota’s deep, nontraditional-for-Japanese vocals.
Hearing his crisp, signature lyrics that blend English and Japanese will have you instinctively tapping along to the beat.
Lisa’s DeterminationHisaishi Joe
Sosuke’s mother, Lisa, is just like him—cheerful, energetic, and strong! She’s powerful and impulsive, the kind of woman who will unleash a barrage of insults in Morse code when she fights with her husband, Koichi, yet she’s a very loving mother.
This is a calm piece that lets you feel Lisa’s gentle side.
Though she has a tough, resilient side, when she makes a decision as a mother, she feels a certain amount of anxiety deep down.
The melody lets you glimpse that faint anxiety within strong, kind Lisa.
Departure — Westward —Hisaishi Joe
There is no piece more beautiful or more fitting to express through music the overwhelming scale of the film Princess Mononoke—the nature encircled by mountains and trees of its world, and its majestic history.
Every single note carries conviction; it is a masterpiece that renders one speechless.
Time of DepartureHisaishi Joe
This piece was composed by Joe Hisaishi, renowned for creating music for Studio Ghibli works.
It was made as the theme song for the 1997 Nagano Paralympics.
With its beautiful melodic piano line, it’s a rewarding choice for a graduation song, especially since students often take on the piano part.
While it’s a song about setting off on a journey, its grand lyrics that evoke the earth and flowers flow toward broader themes like life and hope.
It’s perfect for a graduation ceremony that marks the first step into something new.
Journey (Parting)Hisaishi Joe
This is the piece Journeys (Farewell), used in the film The Wind Rises.
Saying goodbye to someone dear is heartbreaking for anyone.
The steadfast strength Nahoko showed Jiro at the end did not cast him into utter despair; instead, it gave him the courage to go on living.
It’s a song that lets you feel a kind of freshness alongside profound sadness.
Journey (Kingdom of Dreams)Hisaishi Joe
This piece is titled “Journey (Kingdom of Dreams).” Ever since he was a child, Jiro dreamed of becoming an aircraft designer.
Caproni, the German designer he admired, often appeared in Jiro’s dreams to offer him advice.
In dreams, impossible things that defy ordinary logic can happen.
This is a song that carries listeners into a mysterious world—just like Jiro’s dreams.