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 compilation of songs with titles that start with the tricky character “ro.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke (31–40).
Rock ‘n’ rollSIX LOUNGE
SIX LOUNGE, a three-piece rock band from Oita Prefecture that’s garnered attention through numerous anime theme songs and film tie-ins, is back in the spotlight.
This track, which opens their EP “Sansan” released in October 2025, explodes with a rugged, back-to-basics sound that feels like a return to their roots.
The lyrics, painting scenes of tearing down a national highway in the dead of night and a burning urge to break free from a monotonous daily grind, are sure to resonate with anyone who’s ever felt stifled by everyday life.
It’s a rock tune guaranteed to ignite any live house, blending the expressive power they honed on works like the ending theme for the anime My Hero Academia with the raw intensity only a three-piece can deliver, resulting in an irresistibly tight and energetic ensemble.
Lost Day Hourjin
A song that revisits the end of summer from an adult’s perspective within the story of the Kagerou Project.
Through lyrics that recall former friends amid everyday scenes and streets bathed in the glow of sunset, it reflects the contrast between the radiance of youth and life in the present.
The pastoral band sound really sinks in, too.
Included on the album Mekakucity Reload released in November 2018, it serves as an epilogue-like piece within a collection that arrived about five years and six months after the previous album, Mekakucity Records, carrying the lingering aftertaste and postscript of the story.
rosy girlday after tomorrow
A track that colors the early days of day after tomorrow and epitomizes the early-2000s avex sound.
The lyrics, which candidly capture the everyday life of real young people—part-time jobs, romance, and complex feelings toward parents—invite strong empathy.
Under Mitsuru Igarashi’s production, the transparent synth textures and misono’s powerful yet bittersweet vocals feel soothing, and somehow make you feel positive as you listen.
The song was included on the mini-album “day after tomorrow II,” released in November 2002, and was also used as the image song for the Nippon TV variety show “S.O.S.” It’s a recommended track to play when you want to affirm the version of yourself who stretches a little and chases your dreams.
ROSEyuri
YURI, a member of HANA who radiates exotic beauty and an overwhelming aura.
A half-Filipino, half-Japanese artist known for her glamorous visuals.
After passing an audition produced by Chanmina, she debuted in 2025 with the single “ROSE.” It entered the Billboard Japan Hot 100 at No.
1 on its first appearance and also topped the Oricon 2025 Mid-Year Rankings in the New Artists Sales category.
Though she has around 10 years of dance experience and solid skills, she took on singing from scratch with remarkable dedication.
With “It’ll work out somehow” as her motto, she has grown rapidly, and her performances inspire courage in those who watch.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to support someone striving earnestly to improve!
lower25ji, Naitokōdo de. × MEIKO
Lower, sung by Niigo and MEIKO.
It’s an original song written for the event “My Footprints, Your Destination,” released in November 2021.
The earnest, rescue-seeking lyrics and the delicate piano tones are deeply moving.
The worldview—seeking connection even while passing each other by—really pierces the listener’s heart.
The tempo isn’t particularly fast, but the rhythm is finely subdivided, so you’ll need to be careful not to fall behind.
In the chorus, sing with an image of emotions bursting all at once to further highlight the song’s dramatic atmosphere.
A roundup of songs with titles that start with the tricky letter “ro.” Great for word-chain games or karaoke (41–50)
LonerEsaki Fumitake
A short score track placed near the beginning of the soundtrack written specifically for the live-action film.
Though only about 38 seconds long, it delicately renders the nuances of a lonely psyche suggested by its title through subtle timbres.
The combination of piano and fine-grained electronic textures gently brings out the original work’s worldview, centered on themes of distance and time.
It accompanies that poignant feeling of thinking of someone yet being unable to reach them.
I fell in love with rock and roll!rasonburu
The title track of the digital single that went viral on Instagram Reels is a high-energy, fast-paced anthem that sings straight from the heart about a pure love of music.
Packed with Rasonble’s unpretentious character, the lyrics overflow with the impulse and joy of throwing yourself headlong into the music you love, making you want to jump up and run alongside it just by listening.
Released in July 2024, the song was also selected for an ABEMA movie tie-in and achieved the remarkable feat of 2.8 million Reels views just six months after the group’s formation.
It’s the perfect soundtrack for those moments when you want to be truly passionate about something and start moving forward with a positive mindset.