Have you ever played shiritori using song titles?
Surprisingly, you can’t recall song names as easily as you’d think, and it gets pretty heated.
One of the trickiest letters in that game—easily among the top contenders—is “ru.”
There just aren’t many songs that come to mind starting with “ru,” right?
But if you look, you’ll find there are plenty of hidden gems that do start with “ru”!
From titles using colors and gemstones to words like rookie and loop, we found lots of songs.
By all means, enjoy the quirky yet wonderful world of songs starting with the notoriously tricky “ru.”
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ru'
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- A compilation of Vocaloid songs whose titles start with ‘Re’
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- Songs with titles that start with “Ri”
- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
- Songs with titles starting with 'Nu' [Great for karaoke & word-chain games!]
- [Standard] Vocaloid masterpieces, recommended popular songs, god-tier tracks
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- Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “Ru” (1–10)
LuminousNEW!Aina ji Endo
A track whose refreshing melody and forward-looking, powerful message further amplify the excitement of a school sports day.
Sung by AiNA THE END, this pop-rock number was released as the opening theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE: Elbaf Arc, which began in April 2026.
Her husky, emotionally rich vocals blend brilliantly with the exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
Infused with the strength to push through hardships together with your friends, it’s perfect as BGM for heated events like sprints and relays.
Brimming with passionate energy that feels like a strong push on the backs of students sprinting across the field, this youthful anthem is recommended for a wide range of generations.
Loop the Room feat. Hatsune MikuNEW!rushino
When your heart feels utterly exhausted, this song might gently stay by your side.
Crafted by Lucino, a Vocaloid producer known for emotional tracks and a singular worldview, it was officially released after Moshoku Tōmei-sai 3 in November 2025.
Its high-tempo beat and razor-sharp synths leave a striking impression, perfectly matched by Hatsune Miku’s urgent vocals.
The lyrics, depicting a sense of stifling confinement and psychological self-repetition, seem to give voice to the listener’s inner haze.
By March 2026, it had drawn attention on charts both in Japan and overseas.
On nights when you’re seized by the anxiety of running in circles, give it a listen.
Ruby RingNEW!Terao Akira
Just hearing the urbane, sophisticated intro instantly brightens the atmosphere—this is one of Akira Terao’s signature songs.
Released as a single in February 1981, it became a nationwide sensation, chosen for a Yokohama Tires commercial and as the entrance march for the following year’s National High School Baseball Invitational.
It’s a work brimming with mature allure, portraying memories of a lost love quietly and with refined cool.
A massive hit that set an astonishing record of 12 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on TBS’s music show “The Best Ten,” it’s perfect for an intro quiz—people will immediately go, “Oh, this one!” Its calm melody and Terao’s rich, resonant vocals make it an ideal track for lively get-togethers with close friends.
lulu.NEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
There are moments when you feel the flow of time and those precious memories, and you suddenly feel tears welling up.
This song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE powerfully moves listeners with its grand themes of endings and beginnings, and the feelings that are carried forward.
Even within its light, upbeat rhythm, there’s a sense of spaciousness, and their characteristically rich sound evokes deep emotion.
Released in January 2026 and written as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, this work is sure to kindle a warm hope in your heart when you want to face forward and overcome loneliness.
Luna say maybeHatsuboshi Gakuen
How about a rock track that blends a sense of impatience with headlong momentum, written and composed by the singer-songwriter Minami? It’s a piece released in May 2024 as the solo song for Temari Tsukimura, an idol who appears in the smartphone game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” In addition to Minami, Katsuhiro Mafune also took part in the arrangement, giving it a distinctive, full-bodied band sound.
The lyric-dense lines that spill out anxiety and inner conflict strike powerfully at the listener’s heart.
It’s also included on the single CD released in August 2024, making it a track you’ll want to keep close at hand.
Give it a listen when you feel stuck, unable to believe in yourself, or on a lonely night.
You’re sure to feel the courage to move forward welling up inside you.
loudmouthed womanyangusukinii
Have you ever lost your temper and hurled cruel words you didn’t mean at someone you care about? Neither side can back down, and before you know it, you’re trading barbs and hurting each other… This painfully real portrayal of a couple’s fight—and the regret that follows—is exactly what Young Skinny captures in this song.
Released in November 2025 as the lead track from the album “You Speak with Logic, I’m All Emotion,” which will drop in February 2026.
The down-to-earth lyrics penned by Kayayuu, where sound arguments and raw feelings collide, are bound to pierce listeners’ hearts.
If you listen to it on a night when you’re having a one-person postmortem—thinking, “I shouldn’t have said that”—it might help you accept your own weakness and give you the courage to apologize honestly.
It’s a song that makes you empathize with a clumsy kind of love.
LooperLUNA SEA
This addictive track, with its repetitive beat and heavy groove, centers on the looping feel of the rhythm crafted by bassist J and drummer Shinya.
Layered over that, SUGIZO’s English spoken word adds an experimental touch not typically found in LUNA SEA, showcasing the band’s depth and versatility.
It was included as the B-side to the single “SHINE,” released in June 1998.
While the title track became a hit as a Toyota commercial song, this piece has continued to be cherished among fans as a hidden gem for connoisseurs.
It was later included in the B-side collection “another side of SINGLES II.” It’s the perfect song for a night drive or when you want to immerse yourself in a distinctive rock sound.