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

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A track included on the album Sanmon Gossip, released on June 24, 2009.

According to Ringo, this song is a sequel to the aforementioned “Mayonaka wa Junketsu.” This is also the first time someone else handled the lyrics for one of her songs, making it a somewhat unusual piece.

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Ringo Sheena – “On JL005” from Ringo Expo ’14

A track from the 5th album “HI IZURU,” released on November 5, 2014.

The title “JL005” is the name of the flight route connecting Tokyo and New York, and she composed the song based on images she had while actually taking that flight.

It is also said to depict the feeling of “only one’s consciousness existing” onboard.

Notably, to recreate the sound of an airplane taking off, they recorded and edited the sound of a Dyson fan, which is used in the actual track.

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Ringo Sheena – “NIPPON”

A track included on the 5th album “Hi Izuru,” released November 5, 2014.

The song was commissioned by NHK and written as the theme for NHK’s soccer-related programs from fiscal 2014 onward, following the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

From the intro, it features the sound of a whistle—essential for soccer cheering—and incorporates the familiar chant rhythm “Tan-tan, ta-ta-tan, ta-ta-ta-tan, Nippon!”, making it a perfect anthem for supporters.

It also drew attention for its backing band “37564,” which featured Shinichi Ubukata (ELLEGARDEN, Nothing’s Carved In Stone) on guitar.

slideShiina Ringo

Gintama MAD: Gintoki with 'Slide'

The title track of the debut single “Koufukuron (Happiness Theory),” released on May 27, 1998.

Although they originally wanted this song to be the title track of the debut single, due to a decision by the staff, “Koufukuron” became the title track instead—an anecdote behind the scenes.

This song is also about the man she was dating when she lived in Fukuoka.

The title track “Koufukuron” is positioned as a sequel to this song.

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Tried Singing ☆ ‘Remote Controller’ by Sheena Ringo ♪ Maa

A track included on the third single, “Koko de Kiss Shite.” As the lyrics suggest, it was apparently written about the stress Ringo felt when she couldn’t find the remote control for her home stereo.

It is also included on the album “Watashi to Hoden.”

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Ringo Sheena – “Bathroom” from Party Congress Short Ver.

A track from the 2nd album Shōso Strip, released on March 31, 2000.

The song is about a desire and proposal to express a fusion that transcends life and death.

She has said it might be her favorite track on the album.

The 9th single Ringo no Uta, released in 2003, includes as a B-side an English-lyric version with a different arrangement titled “la salle de bain,” offering a distinctly different facet to enjoy.

Camouflage: Singing Within the Postwar-Era’s Largest-Class Storm ZoneShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena - Camouflage (Singing within the largest postwar-class storm zone) cover

A very cool jazzy number with a walking bass.

The arrangements differ slightly between the version on “Galki, Semen, Chestnut Flower” and the one on “Me and Discharge.” The violin is stylish and incredibly moody as well.