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

main streetShiina Ringo, Tōtasu Matsumoto

Sheena Ringo and Tortoise Matsumoto – Main Street

A duet by Ringo Sheena and Tortoise Matsumoto of Ulfuls, where their two powerful voices intertwine brilliantly.

Composed as the opening theme for the GINZA SIX commercial complex in April 2017, it also drew major attention at the 68th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen at the end of that year.

The song portrays the exhilaration of walking down the main street of life with someone dear, and the joy of living fully in this very moment as time flows on.

It is also included on the album “Sandokushi.” A perfect track for taking a new step forward or adding color to a special day.

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Ringo Sheena – Instinct

Honnō, her fourth single and the one that achieved million sales, is Ringo Sheena’s biggest hit single.

The music video—where she’s dressed as a nurse and smashes glass over and over—was a major talking point at the time.

From the intro, the scatted melody of the chorus and the unison with the distorted bass played by Seiji Kameda are very striking, making it a highly satisfying track.

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Kuki -Stem- (Japanese Version)

The single’s English-lyric version was reworked into Japanese lyrics, featuring a rich, dramatic arrangement centered on strings and band sounds.

It has a strong Japanese flavor and truly embodies the overall concept of the 3rd album “Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana,” which is the fusion of Japanese and Western elements.

It’s characterized by quite a low register, so it should be perfect for those who are good with low voices.

However, if you sing it too evenly, it may become monotonous, so it’s better to project firmly in the chorus.

Try to resonate in the head so your voice doesn’t get muffled!

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Kodoku No Akatsuki -La Solitude de l’aube-

A song used as the theme for NHK Educational TV’s “SWITCH Interview: Masters,” with lyrics by screenwriter Aya Watanabe and composition/arrangement by Ringo Sheena.

Released on May 27, 2013 as a double A-side on “Irohanihoheto / Kodoku no Akatsuki,” it’s characterized by a driving, pop sound and powerful lyrics.

The overall vocal range spans E3–F5, making the high notes fairly demanding, but the melody itself is straightforward and easy to latch onto.

Using falsetto for the high notes in the chorus is perfectly fine.

If you focus on resonating clearly in the head, the notes should come out smoothly—imagining a bright, ringing tone might help when you sing.

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A Double Suicide

This classic single by Megumi Hayashibara was released in February 2016, produced and newly written by Ringo Sheena.

It served as the opening theme for the anime “Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju,” a track rich in Japanese flair, sensuality, and drama.

In 2017, Sheena also included her self-cover on the album “Reverse Import: Aeronautical Bureau.” When singing it, avoid belting; let some breath escape as you sing to instantly create the mood.

It can also work well if you avoid crisp enunciation and deliver it in a slightly murmured tone.

Try not to strain your throat—sing with a gently elevated energy so your pitch doesn’t drop and your voice comes out easily.

Since it uses a lot of breath, stay relaxed with diaphragmatic breathing and sing it through to the end.

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Ringo Sheena and Ikkyu Nakajima – Chirinuruwo

Amid complex rhythms and dizzying developments, the collision of two distinct voices leaves a striking impression.

The chemical reaction between Ringo Sheena and tricot’s Ikkyu Nakajima creates a one-of-a-kind sonic world.

While exploring themes of life’s fragility and inevitable partings—with a heart-wrenching poignancy—the song gradually leads you toward a curious sense of peace as it unfolds.

Included on the album “Hōjōe,” released in May 2024, this piece will quietly stay by your side on nights awash in helpless sorrow and gently guide you into a deep sleep.

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Morphine / Ringo Sheena

A dark and sultry track included on Ringo Sheena’s debut album, “Muzai Moratorium.” Its early-Sheena-esque sense of decadence and mystery is truly appealing.

The melody itself isn’t difficult and stays quite even, so I think it’s easy to sing.

There are some scooped notes that rise at the ends of phrases, but if you’re not good at them, it’s fine to ignore and sing normally.

Since there’s a part in the final chorus where the pitch rises, project your voice without hesitation.

Even if you go off-pitch, it’s okay—what matters most is singing out fully and enjoying yourself!

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