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 start with “Ri” (41–50)
Little Lennon / Small Lennon (Born in 1976 ver.)ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
The classic song from the 2015 album “Wonder Future” has been reborn under the production of Shigeru Kishida from Quruli.
With talents of the same generation colliding, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature tough guitar rock is joined by a lavish orchestra, resulting in a sound brimming with celebratory energy.
The exhilarating blend of the band’s performance and orchestral instruments is a must-hear! Released in May 2025 as the single “MAKUAKE / Little Lennon,” this work appears alongside the track chosen as a festival theme song, adding a flourish to the milestone of the event’s return.
It’s perfect for when you want to feel pumped up or refresh your mood.
It will resonate not only with longtime fans who have followed them for years but also with new listeners just discovering their music.
Give it a listen!
LilyChroNoiR
A song by ChroNoiR, the unit formed by Kanae and Kuzuha from NIJISANJI.
It’s the closing track on their first full album, “UP 2 YOU,” released in October 2022.
You’ll be drawn into a world that portrays the bond between the two and their hopes for the future.
The lyrics, which show them supporting each other and pushing forward even in difficult times, give listeners a powerful boost.
It’s especially recommended when you want to shake off anxiety or listen together with someone important to you.
Symbolic of ChroNoiR’s story, this is a track that will move not only fans but anyone who hears it.
LinariaChroNoiR
A bittersweet yet beautiful ballad that perfectly suits the clear, wintry air.
In this piece, ChroNoiR’s two members sing from a female perspective about an unattainable love, and its music video was released in December 2025.
Produced by Hayato Yamamoto and YUUKI SANO, the delicate tones of piano and strings seep into the heart.
Inspired by a flower whose language of flowers carries the meaning “Notice this love,” it portrays the protagonist’s wavering emotions as they hold onto feelings that won’t reach their destination—each listen tightens the chest a little more.
On a night when you long for someone’s warmth, why not listen closely while thinking of someone dear?
reunionback number
Released in December 2016, this song is a lavish collaboration.
Produced by Takeshi Kobayashi, it features Motohiro Hata and back number performing together, singing about emotions that sway in the city and the theme of “reunion” that arrives in fleeting moments.
The contrast between Iyori Shimizu’s and Motohiro Hata’s voices is wonderful, evoking warmth within the bittersweetness.
It was used as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s “Find my Tokyo.” campaign starring Satomi Ishihara, so many listeners will likely recognize it.
In addition, the limited first edition B of the best album “Encore” includes a short film based on this work.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to quietly when you wish to remember something important amid busy days.
streamlineSakanakushon
A track that leaves a strong impression with its sensation of drifting between waves of sound and its intentionally gritty texture.
The band Sakanaction, known for fusing rock and dance music with their unique aesthetic, included it on their album DocumentaLy, released in September 2011.
Based on an original song Ichiro Yamaguchi composed as a solo vocal-and-guitar piece, the production deliberately uses a rough recording take and degrades the sound with tape, reflecting a meticulous approach to sound design.
Rather than emphasizing melodic highs and lows, the structure pursues acoustic comfort, creating an addictive quality that deepens with each listen.
It pairs well with ethereal lighting effects and has been presented live with strong visual elements.
It’s a perfect number for late-night drives or for nights when you want to quietly immerse yourself in the world of music alone.
Reaperyomitan akane
This piece has a distinctive worldview, as if darkness were spreading.
Akane Yomitan’s song “Reaper” was released in January 2026.
The title plays on both the Grim Reaper and the DAW REAPER.
Although REAPER is a piece of software you can essentially keep using for free, its creators release it under the premise that users should purchase a license.
Time passes while holding onto those conflicting qualities…
It’s a track that invites all kinds of interpretations.
Be sure to listen while unraveling the story in the animated music video as well.
mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN
It’s a heart-tickling youth love song packed with the sweet, bittersweet flutter of the moment when love begins to move.
Released in September 2025 as DXTEEN’s 6th single, the track portrays that delicate distance between two people who like each other but can’t quite take the next step.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip.” The initial rush of romance and the thrill of feeling the gap slowly close with someone you like are vividly expressed through the members’ fresh, breezy vocals.
Give it a listen when you want to move your relationship forward.