A roundup of songs whose titles start with the tricky letter “ro.” Perfect for shiritori and karaoke.
Words that start with “ro” are pretty hard to come up with in shiritori, aren’t they?
So how many songs are there whose titles start with that tricky “ro”?
Even though it’s tough to find words starting with “ro,” you’ll be surprised how many song titles there are!
In this article, we’ll introduce songs with titles that start with “ro.”
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks, from classic hits of the Showa and Heisei eras to popular anime theme songs.
Be sure to use this as a reference when you play song-title shiritori!
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A roundup of songs whose titles start with the tricky character 'ro.' Great for shiritori or karaoke (381–390)
69 (six-nine)Kyonyū Mandara Ōkoku
Kyonyu Mandala Kingdom is a rock band from Osaka Prefecture, formed in 1999 by Noriyuki Ikoma, who calls himself the Guru.
Vocalist and self-styled Guru Noriyuki Ikoma draws influence from every genre—metal, funk, pop, techno, punk, and heavy rock—and their distinctive sound features elements like poppy synths layered over heavy guitar and bass.
Most of the lyrics don’t carry specific meaning, and the way the songs are enjoyed through rhythm and performance might be similar to funk!
RUSSIAN ROULETTEHotei Tomoyasu
With its energetic guitar riff that shakes the soul, “RUSSIAN ROULETTE” is a track that leaves an overwhelming impact on listeners.
The technical playing crackles with a firework-like intensity while interlocking with exquisite precision—its sonic artistry is simply breathtaking.
Even as years have passed since its release, it hasn’t faded in the slightest, remaining etched in memory as a Japanese classic distinguished by its standout guitar riff.
There’s no doubt you’ll fully experience the magic of that riff.
Romeo+Juliet -Love goes on-Hirai Dai
A heartwarming love song by Dai Hirai that beautifully portrays fated love, inspired by Shakespeare’s masterpiece Romeo and Juliet.
Centered on themes of eternal love and destined encounters, it gently sings of pure affection nurtured in a world just for two.
Released in May 2020, the song is included on the album Life Goes On.
It continues to be cherished as a piece that colors life’s important moments, such as weddings and proposals.
It’s a wonderful song that softly encourages those who hold strong feelings for someone they love but find it hard to express them.
Rōkyoku: Ishimatsu’s Journey on the Thirty-Koku RiverboatHirozawa Torazō (kōen)
There is a form of music called rokyoku in which the shamisen adds a touch of elegance.
Even people unfamiliar with rokyoku will likely recognize its famous opening.
Especially before television became common in households, rokyoku was broadcast on the radio alongside rakugo and kōdan.
Among its stories, The Journey of Isematsu on the Thirty-Koku Boat, featuring Mori no Isematsu from The Tale of Shimizu Jirocho, is particularly famous; it was made into films and used in other spoken arts as well.
ROCK ME BABYImawano Kiyoshirō
Opening his fifth solo album, GOD, released in 2005, is the breezy, R&R-flavored track ROCK ME BABY, just as its title suggests.
Even within its characteristically simple lyrics—so typical of Kiyoshiro, who never forgot the heart of a kid who loves rock ’n’ roll—there’s a subtle yet important message that showcases his impeccable sensibility.
It’s a perfect karaoke song with a catchy melody you can memorize after just a few listens, though you might find the pitch range a bit demanding.
Since this is the kind of song where the groove matters most, start by going all-in with the energy—try imitating Kiyoshiro’s style, including the final shout.
Collection of songs whose titles start with the tricky character 'ro'. Perfect for shiritori or karaoke (391–400)
Labor CALLINGdohatsuten
Dohatsuten’s 2009 track “Labor CALLING” turns the grueling grind of working every day for a week into song.
Not only Monday through Friday—plenty of people work without a break on weekends too.
The lyrics strike a chord from start to finish for those folks.
You understand you have to do your best for your family and for consumers, but it makes you want to ask, “So where’s my reward?” Dohatsuten sings that feeling perfectly.
And within the song, there’s also a cheer that says, “Even so, let’s somehow keep going together!”
log maropeNisshoku Natsuko
This song, which starts with an up-tempo, aggressive piano phrase, is one of the tracks on the 2016 album “Gekirin Mania.” The vocals are just as powerful as the piano, letting you fully feel Nisshoku-san’s appeal.
I’ve heard the music video was filmed on the snowy plains of Hokkaido, which perfectly matches the lyrics that begin from a state of being pushed to the limit.
The lyrics revolve around the theme of a bold challenge from the edge of a cliff, and reading them will give you the courage to take a step forward when you’re feeling dissatisfied with your current situation.
