Shiina Ringo’s Best and Most Popular Songs: From Hit Singles to Hidden Gems, All in One Guide!

umbrellaShiina Ringo

Sheena Ringo – Umbrella

A track included on the self-cover album “Gyaku Yunyuu ~Kouwankyoku~,” released on May 27, 2014.

It was originally a song provided to TOKIO in 2008.

Each track on the album features a different arranger, and this one was arranged by Takamune Negishi, who produces Cocco.

The song served as the theme for the drama “Yasuko to Kenji,” starring TOKIO member Mr.

Matsuoka.

Notably, while the lyrics were in Japanese when it was first provided, the self-cover version has been changed entirely to English, which makes for an interesting highlight.

The Splendor of YouthShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Blink of Youth

A track included on the self-cover album “Gyakuyunyuu ~Kouwankyoku~,” released on May 27, 2014.

It is a song originally provided to Chiaki Kuriyama in 2011.

Each track on the album has a different arranger; this one was arranged by Keiichi Tomita, who produced MISIA’s “Everything.” It was also performed for the first time during the encore of Tokyo Jihen’s final tour, “Tokyo Jihen Live Tour 2012 Domestique Bon Voyage.”

As long as this world lastsShiina Ringo × Saitō Neko + Shiina Jumpei

Sheena Ringo × Neko Saito + Junpei Shiina – As Long as This World Lasts

A track included on the jointly credited album Heisei Fuuzoku, released on February 21, 2007, in collaboration with Neko Saito.

Most of the songs also served as insert tracks in the film Sakuran, directed by Mika Ninagawa.

This piece was chosen as the film’s ending theme, and, under the theme of “a song about familial love,” it became a duet with her older brother, soul singer Junpei Shiina.

New romance revealedShiina Ringo to Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE)

Sheena Ringo – In the Midst of a Scandalous Love Affair

A track included on the compilation album Ukina, released on November 13, 2013.

This compilation was curated by her and collects songs by other artists in which she guested over the 15 years since her debut.

For this album, Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE)—a darling of Japan’s techno scene and the producer behind acts like Perfume and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu—wrote a brand-new song.

It features his signature sound design, notably with heavily effected vocals.

W●RKmillennium parade × Shiina Ringo

TV anime 'Hell's Paradise' Non-Credit Opening | 'W●RK' millennium parade × Ringo Sheena

This is a collaborative track by millennium parade and Ringo Sheena, used as the opening theme for the anime “Hell’s Paradise.” It was released digitally in April 2023 ahead of the physical release on CD in May.

Composed by Daiki Tsuneta with lyrics and vocals by Ringo Sheena, the song blends a dark thematic tone with distinctive vocals.

Its intricately interwoven instrumentation is striking, drawing listeners into the world of the work.

The lyrics symbolically portray the conflicts of society and the individual, allowing for multiple interpretations, and repeated listens reveal new discoveries.

It’s a recommended track not only for music lovers but also for anime fans.

As a humanShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – As a Human

This is the theme song for the TV drama “Destiny,” which portrays the duality of justice and the complexity of human nature.

Shiina Ringo’s vocals, which seem to gently accompany the listener’s heart, blend beautifully with the jazz-pop arrangement.

Expressing the drama’s worldview through music, the work was released by EMI Records in April 2024.

The music video directed by Yuichi Kodama is also a must-see.

The lyrics, reflecting the protagonist’s inner struggle between good and evil, touch on the weakness and loneliness that exist within each of us.

It’s a song that feels like it could support those who grapple with worries in their daily lives.

addictionShiina Ringo

Sing and play 'Addiction' (solo performance with self-accompaniment)

This roughly six-and-a-half-minute-long track appears at the end of ‘Shōso Strip.’ According to Shiina, it’s a song about ‘suicide—or rather, being completely exhausted by everything,’ and its emotional intensity explodes throughout.

For some reason, I feel like I could cry when I listen to it.