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)
Lotusarashi
It’s the theme song for the drama “Bartender,” starring member Masaki Aiba.
It’s a cool track that gives off a mature vibe.
The bartender-evoking lyrics match the drama very well and likely helped build positive anticipation among those who were watching the series in real time.
ROMANCEarashi
A song included on Arashi’s album “One,” released in August 2005, was composed by American music producer Joey Carbone.
The album reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and has been certified Gold.
Polka of the Old Man and the ChildrenHidari Bokuzen
It’s a quirky hit song where it’s a bit of a mystery why they had such an elderly person sing it.
Then again, you could say it has flavor and meaning precisely because an elderly person sang it.
As a bit of trivia, among the children in the backing chorus is Ms.
Fujita, who later had a hit as part of Le Couple with the song Hidamari no Uta.
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.
Collection of songs whose titles start with the tricky character 'ro'. Perfect for shiritori or karaoke (391–400)
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.
