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” (1–10)
A heart tied with a ribbonNEW!Kaneyori Masaru
Tying a ribbon around a budding crush, hoping that one day you’ll notice me… This work by Kaneyori Masaru, a three-piece rock band based in Osaka, paints a tender, adorable scene of unrequited love.
The words spun by vocalist Mina Chitose vividly capture the complex heart of a young woman—polishing herself in the earnest hope of being liked, while fear and anticipation mingle over revealing her true self.
Released in November 2025, it also sparked major buzz with its music video featuring influencer Aoi Nagase.
Further refined after the album “To Those of Us Who Don’t Live Yesterday,” the band’s sound is sure to gently nudge listeners forward.
It’s a number I hope you’ll lend an ear to if you believe “this is my last love” and want to must er the courage to take that first step.
Before the departureNEW!WANIMA
This is a rousing cheer song written for the project “Fight! Kyushu,” which aims to energize Kyushu.
Released by WANIMA as a digital-only single in April 2021, it also drew attention when it was unveiled as a surprise at the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ season opener ceremony.
Riding on a brisk, fast-paced sound, it powerfully pushes forward those who strive ahead despite anxiety and doubt.
Its fiery message urging listeners to “hang in there” is sure to resonate especially in spring, a season of big changes.
It’s a high-energy track you’ll want to play to rally yourself when you feel like faltering in a new life phase or challenge.
libidoNEW!sumika
Vocaloid producer 100-kai Oto handled the arrangement, giving it a fresh, rock-leaning sound among sumika’s songs.
It’s been well-received by fans as a track that shows a new side of sumika.
Since it has a brisk tempo, make sure to listen closely to the drums while learning the song.
It’s also a good idea to look over the lyrics together.
The melody line of the chorus doesn’t change, so once you learn it, it really sticks in your head.
Also, lightly let the head voice in the chorus float upward.
If you aim your falsetto thinly toward the head, you should be able to switch cleanly.
Don’t rely too much on taking the rhythm with your body—focus on your core and sing while firmly bracing your lower abdomen!
Ideal CorpseNEW!MEER
A sound world spun by generative AI—somehow inorganic yet strangely stirring to the emotions.
Many are surely drawn to that distinctive atmosphere.
Among the tracks shared by MEER on the music-generation platform Suno, the unpredictable developments born from aggressive sound design—EDM, drum’n’bass, and more—are key highlights.
Pay attention as well to the lyrics, which feel like an outpouring of emotion and a reclaiming of the self.
As of February 2026, it’s astonishing to see AI music achieve such expressive power.
The enigmatic, unplaceable mystique of this work makes it perfect for a night when you want to ponder the boundary between technology and sensibility—be sure to give it a listen.
ReminderNEW!■37
A work by Vocaloid producer ■37, released in January 2026.
It was created as the official demo song for VOCALOID6 IA :[R].
Its worldview—depicting urgent emotion and an obsession with “voice” that transcends the bounds of a product demo—draws you in before you know it.
The multilayered, artistic sonic texture is also compelling.
When you want to face the feelings deep within your heart, give it a careful listen.
Rizo Raba -Resort Lovers-NEW!bakufu suranpu
Bakufu Slump, who symbolized the late-’80s band boom and gained popularity with their funky sound and powerful musicianship.
This single, which portrays the light and shadow of resort romance, was released in July 1989.
Its catchy structure—jumping straight into the chorus with no intro—grabs the listener’s heart in an instant and doesn’t let go.
Widely recognized as the theme for a Cosmo Oil commercial, it also left records that capture the fever of the era, such as ranking third on the final episode of TBS’s “The Best Ten.” Also included on the album “I.B.W,” the track captivates with a unique worldview that blends a buoyant mood with a touch of wistfulness.
Give it a listen when you want to raise the energy on a winter drive or get hyped with friends.
LithiumMAN WITH A MISSION
This track is a bold cover—interpreted in their own style—of a classic song from Nirvana’s legendary grunge milestone Nevermind.
While honoring the original’s dynamics where quiet and loud intertwine, the arrangement fuses a thunderous guitar riff with electronic beats, and it sounds incredibly cool.
It was produced as a contribution to the tribute album NEVERMIND TRIBUTE, released in April 2012, and later included on the acclaimed MASH UP THE WORLD.
The sound, where respect for the original collides with the band’s own identity, is a must-hear.
It’s brimming with emotional intensity—highly recommended not only for fans of ’90s alternative rock, but also for listeners who want to dig deeper into their musical roots.