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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!

Songs with titles beginning with “Ri” (401–410)

RingHirai Ken

Ring / Ken Hirai (cover)
RingHirai Ken

When you want to listen to songs about despair, it’s probably because something sad or painful has happened.

At times like that, Ken Hirai’s gentle voice will surely soothe you.

I recommend Ken Hirai’s “Ring,” released on November 6, 2002.

We all live with our own complexes.

The title “Ring” likens one’s complex to a ring, carrying the meaning that someday it will become a part of you and something you can overcome.

It’s a ballad characteristic of him—a sorrowful song where poignancy and melancholy intertwine.

ResetHirahara Ayaka

This song conveys a strong will to keep moving forward no matter what happens.

It’s by Ayaka Hirahara, the singer known for many classic hits such as “Jupiter,” and it’s included on her fourth album, Four L, released in 2006.

It drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the game Okami, which is set in historical Japan.

The energetic vocals and the sound arrangement that blends traditional Japanese and contemporary musical elements are pleasant to listen to and undeniably cool.

Listen!!Hōkago Tī Taimu

A single in which Yoko Hikasa, who plays Mio Akiyama, serves as the lead vocalist—Afterschool Tea Time’s fifth overall.

It’s the first ending theme of K-On!! Season 2.

From the intro, it opens with an organ riff, and the organ’s timbre is prominently featured throughout, which really defines the track.

The progression from the organ solo into the guitar solo is nothing short of downright cool.

If you love organ used in rock, this song is irresistible.

Greening PlanBungei Tengoku

Literary Heaven: The Greening Plan
Greening PlanBungei Tengoku

Greenification Plan is a track released in 2023 by the rock unit Bungei Tengoku.

Set to a refreshing, fast-paced melody, it sings about someone who lingers in your mind like an unrequited crush.

The lyrics overflow with the desire to somehow catch the attention of someone who never notices you and to get closer to them.

The more these feelings grow, the more relatable they become—especially for anyone in love.

Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix)Saitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito “Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix)” / Soko multi-track recording
Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix)Saitō Kazuyoshi

Included as the B-side on their 21st single, “On the Other Side of the Moon,” released in 2001, is this track: “Little Painter Ragtime Blues (Saito Mix).” Its warm message—“Let’s paint just the way we want”—soothes both heart and body, with a charm that makes you want to listen with your eyes closed.

Since the melody mainly repeats short phrases, you’ll probably be able to remember a good portion of it after a few listens.

Songs with titles that start with 'Ri' (411–420)

I won’t let go, I won’t let go.Shinhama Reon

Shinham Leon “Won’t Let Go, Won’t Let Go” Music Video (Full Ver.) [Official]
I won't let go, I won't let go.Shinhama Reon

Leon Niihama is an enka singer from Shiroi City, Chiba Prefecture, whose striking looks are reminiscent of a K-pop idol.

He is the son of enka singer Yasuo Takashiro, known for the Hakata no Shio commercial jingle, and in his childhood he was devoted not to enka but to baseball.

Later, at his father’s recommendation, he set his sights on becoming an enka singer, trained from the ground up, and debuted in 2019.

His greatest charm is, above all, his mood-rich singing voice.

Although he has a pure, clean-cut image, his vocals exude a remarkably mature sensuality.

popular songhibi karimero

“Ryūkōka” Music Video (live footage) — a track from Hibi Karimero’s 5th album “115 (Hibi-Gō)”
popular songhibi karimero

Many of us are so busy every day that we keep putting things off and suddenly find ourselves wondering what we’re working so hard for.

Even when we’re doing our best for ourselves or our families, we can be overwhelmed by a sense of futility or life’s heaviness; once you start thinking about it, there’s no end, and you just sink deeper.

For anyone feeling that way, we hope you’ll listen to Hibi Karimero’s “Ryūkōka” (“Popular Song”).

It will encourage you to let the world’s absurdities roll off your back and believe that your efforts are truly right.

This track also serves as the theme song for Studio Rag’s live-streaming service, RAG NET LIVE.