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

With a singular voice you can’t forget after a single listen and a one-of-a-kind worldview, Ringo Sheena continues to captivate Japan’s music scene.

Her many masterpieces have been etched into the hearts of people across generations.

In this article, we’ll pick a wide range of her songs—from massive hits to hidden gems beloved by core fans.

We’ll delve into the allure of works woven from razor-sharp word choice, delicate emotional expression, and an unparalleled expressive power.

Please enjoy the many inventive tracks crafted by Ringo Sheena.

Playlist

Shiina Ringo’s Best and Most Popular Songs: From Hit Singles to Hidden Gems, All in One Guide!
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1eastmorphineShiina Ringo
morphineShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Apple's early decadent dark song
2eastDawn of SolitudeShiina Ringo
Dawn of SolitudeShiina Ringoplay_arrow
NHK theme song, composed and arranged by Ringo Sheena
3eastStalk – Japanese versionShiina Ringo
Stalk - Japanese versionShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Rewriting English lyrics into Japanese for a fusion of East and West
4eastThough the road home is lit by the glow of madder red…Shiina Ringo
Though the road home is lit by the glow of madder red...Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A classic ballad that captures the anxieties of twilight
5eastA faint layer of ice over a warm heartShiina Ringo
A faint layer of ice over a warm heartShiina Ringoplay_arrow
a song by Megumi Hayashibara produced by Ringo Sheena
6eastAdult code of conductShiina Ringo
Adult code of conductShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A complex, grown-up romance colored by lies and secrets
7eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s song themed on the Marunouchi Line
8eastLife is full of dreams.Shiina Ringo
Life is full of dreams.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of dreams and hopes
9eastcharmingShiina Ringo
charmingShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ojarumaru 25th Anniversary Ending Theme Song
10eastThe Path Where Beasts TreadShiina Ringo, Miyamoto Hiroji
The Path Where Beasts TreadShiina Ringo, Miyamoto Hirojiplay_arrow
A song where Ringo Sheena and Hiroji Miyamoto’s distinct personalities harmonize
11eastA Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo
A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A duet song by Ringo Sheena and Ukigumo
12eastRomance and the AbacusShiina Ringo, Utada Hikaru
Romance and the AbacusShiina Ringo, Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Philosophical songs by Ringo Sheena and Hikaru Utada
13eastGibbsShiina Ringo
GibbsShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s first single ballad
14eastRunaway No.1 draft pickShiina Ringo, Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders
Runaway No.1 draft pickShiina Ringo, Atarashii Gakkou no Leadersplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers you on to charge ahead by believing in your own worth
15eastMarch of the LivingShiina Ringo, AI
March of the LivingShiina Ringo, AIplay_arrow
A vibrant, life-affirming song where the souls of divas collide
16easta confident triumphant returnShiina Ringo, Daoko
a confident triumphant returnShiina Ringo, Daokoplay_arrow
A bright, celebratory number by Sheena Ringo and Daoko
17eastFirst KO victoryshiina ringo, nocchi
First KO victoryshiina ringo, nocchiplay_arrow
A song that aims to break through the status quo by unleashing one’s potential
18eastalmost all for nothingRingo Sheena, peach
almost all for nothing Ringo Sheena, Momoplay_arrow
A fun drinking song with a lively back-and-forth between Shiina Ringo and Momo
19eastmain streetShiina Ringo, Tōtasu Matsumoto
main streetShiina Ringo, Tōtasu Matsumotoplay_arrow
A duet song by Ringo Sheena and Tortoise Matsumoto
20eastScattered and fallenShiina Ringo, Nakajima Ikkyu
Scattered and fallenShiina Ringo, Nakajima Ikkyuplay_arrow
The one-and-only world born from the collaboration between Ringo Sheena and tricot
21eastinstinctShiina Ringo
instinctShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The appeal of Sheena Ringo’s signature song “Instinct”
22eastKiss me here.Shiina Ringo
Kiss me here.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A signature song by Ringo Sheena, a love song from her Fukuoka days
23eastCappuccinoShiina Ringo
CappuccinoShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song provided by Shiina Ringo that expresses complex romantic feelings
24eastan open secretShiina Ringo
an open secretShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A drama theme song: an unrequited love song with the theme of fragrance
25eastChicken, Snake, and PigShiina Ringo
Chicken, Snake, and PigShiina Ringoplay_arrow
An Anthem That Celebrates Our Earthly Desires
26eastThe Long and Short FestivalShiina Ringo
The Long and Short FestivalShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A sophisticated summer classic of Sun-burism
27eastStoicismShiina Ringo
StoicismShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The enigmatic artistry and playfulness of the tracks within the album
28eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Sheena Ringo’s sophisticated masterpiece with outstanding musicality.
29eastGods and BuddhasShiina Ringo
Gods and BuddhasShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Duet with Hidetaka Mukai for the 16th single’s commercial song
30easttrend; fashion; vogue; popular; epidemic (context-dependent)Shiina Ringo
trend; fashion; vogue; popular; epidemic (context-dependent)Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Rap-guitar track included on a Tokyo Jihen album
31eastblock playShiina Ringo
block playShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A playful interlude track on the album
32eastin broad daylightShiina Ringo
in broad daylightShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A horror song for a movie theme
33eaststemShiina Ringo
stemShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The East that fused traditional Japanese instruments like the koto and shakuhachi with Western music...
34eastCranes with PinesShiina Ringo
Cranes with PinesShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A refreshing, love-filled song by Ringo Sheena
35north_eastThe Correct CityShiina Ringo
The Correct CityShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Placed as the first track at Ringo’s strong request. A song that sings about the feelings after saying goodbye.
36south_eastMoon on pampas grassShiina Ringo
Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s “Susuki ni Tsuki” is a cover of Appa’s “Gypsy.”
37south_eastIdentityShiina Ringo
IdentityShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Rock with fierce riffs and screams
38south_eastSid and DaydreamsShiina Ringo
Sid and DaydreamsShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Brilliant musical works created before the age of 19
39south_eastRun, NumberShiina Ringo
Run, NumberShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A groove track using a Clavinet
40south_eastSpicaShiina Ringo
SpicaShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena covers a Spitz song
41south_eastIn progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringo
In progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Use yourself as a test subject and freely take on challenges!
42eastEven as the madder-red glow lights the road home…Shiina Ringo
Even as the madder-red glow lights the road home...Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A beautiful rock ballad themed around an Irish girl
43eastEven as the sky glows madder red, my path home lies unlit…Shiina Ringo
Even as the sky glows madder red, my path home lies unlit...Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Farewell and the sentiment of time imbued in the setting sun
44eastWine Red HeartShiina Ringo
Wine Red HeartShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Introducing the unique musical world of Sheena Ringo
45eastLoser to the MoonShiina Ringo
Loser to the MoonShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Live in the moment with rock ’n’ roll at full throttle
46eastUnconditional LoveShiina Ringo
Unconditional LoveShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Covering a Cyndi Lauper classic
47eastLife is something that’s given to you without your choosing, so it’s okay to pursue it on your own terms. There’s a right to pursue happiness, isn’t there? That’s what I thought.Shiina Ringo
Life is something that’s given to you without your choosing, so it’s okay to pursue it on your own terms. There’s a right to pursue happiness, isn’t there? That’s what I thought.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
No matter how many people are around you, even if you have family...
48eastentertainment (performed as a side show), performance for fun, party pieceShiina Ringo
entertainment (performed as a side show), performance for fun, party pieceShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena: a masterpiece with adult allure and profound lyrics
49north_eastDelicious seasonShiina Ringo
Delicious seasonShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Meiji THE Chocolate series in zero gravity...
50south_eastSpy StoryShiina RingoA rare work that's a sequel to a pulp-gothic story
51south_east17Shiina Ringo
17Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A high-quality gem of a B-side track by Ringo
52south_easton flight JL005Shiina Ringo
on flight JL005Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song set aboard an airplane
53south_eastNIPPONShiina Ringo
NIPPONShiina Ringoplay_arrow
NHK soccer program theme song
54south_eastblue skyShiina Ringo
blue skyShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A pop and cute song by Ringo
55south_easta typical womanShiina Ringo
a typical womanShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song that portrays the complex emotions surrounding a woman’s turning point
56south_eastIroha nihohetoShiina Ringo
Iroha nihohetoShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Theme song of the drama 'Kamo Kyoto e Iku'
57south_eastslideShiina Ringo
slideShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The debut song is Kofukuron, by a man from Fukuoka.
58south_eastApple SongShiina Ringo
Apple SongShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Apple Song. Hiragana lyrics.
59south_eastcarnationShiina Ringo
carnationShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Carnation theme song, grand orchestration
60south_eastmellowShiina Ringo
mellowShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A guitar piece with an unusual backstory involving an apple
61south_eastremote controllerShiina Ringo
remote controllerShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A single track inspired by the stress of not being able to find the remote control.
62south_eastseason (best time for something, especially when a food is at its peak), in vogueShiina Ringo
season (best time for something, especially when a food is at its peak), in vogueShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Album track, arranged by J.A.M, in a jazz style
63south_eastQueen of KabukichoShiina Ringo
Queen of KabukichoShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song themed around the sex industry in Kabukicho
64south_eastThe Decisive Three MinutesShiina Ringo
The Decisive Three MinutesShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Songs included in the self-cover album
65south_eastBathroomShiina Ringo
BathroomShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A composition that expresses the fusion of transcending life and death
66south_eastMidnight is purityShiina Ringo
Midnight is purityShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A pure song arranged by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
67south_eastdizzinessShiina Ringo
dizzinessShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Songs written in the UK before their debut
68south_eastCrime and PunishmentShiina Ringo
Crime and PunishmentShiina Ringoplay_arrow
First unveiled at the Fukuoka performance; a signature-collection campaign
69south_eastThe Ultimate LifeShiina Ringo
The Ultimate LifeShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A rock-style love song used as a TV drama theme song
70south_eastCamouflage: Singing Within the Postwar-Era’s Largest-Class Storm ZoneShiina Ringo
Camouflage: Singing Within the Postwar-Era’s Largest-Class Storm ZoneShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Jazzy walking bass
71south_eastumbrellaShiina Ringo
umbrellaShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Self-cover album track(s)
72south_eastThe Splendor of YouthShiina Ringo
The Splendor of YouthShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Songs included in the self-cover album
73south_eastAs long as this world lastsShiina Ringo × Saitō Neko + Shiina Jumpei
As long as this world lastsShiina Ringo × Saitō Neko + Shiina Jumpeiplay_arrow
Ending theme song of the movie Sakuran
74south_eastNew romance revealedShiina Ringo to Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE)
New romance revealedShiina Ringo to Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE)play_arrow
A compilation of guest performances for the 15th debut anniversary
75south_eastW●RKmillennium parade × Shiina Ringo
W●RKmillennium parade × Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A collaboration song by millennium parade and Ringo Sheena
76south_eastAs a humanShiina Ringo
As a humanShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena will perform the theme song for Destiny.
77south_eastaddictionShiina Ringo
addictionShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Emotional of fatigue and despair
78south_eastworkerShiina Ringo
workerShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The alb— that Ringo Sheena released in 2009...
79south_eastconsciousnessShiina Ringo
consciousnessShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Album version of the song 'Kuki'
80south_eastI am a cat’s eye.Shiina Ringo
I am a cat's eye.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Sheena Ringo’s 25th anniversary debut single
81south_eastUltramarine DaysShiina Ringo
Ultramarine DaysShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s legendary band
82south_eastRain Falling in the DarkShiina Ringo
Rain Falling in the DarkShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song by Ringo Sheena with striking strings
83south_eastThe view outside the telescopeShiina Ringo
The view outside the telescopeShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina compo… for Hideki Noda’s stage production “Egg.”
84south_eastI’m in love with your eyes.Shiina Ringo
I'm in love with your eyes.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Unique music that shines with Ringo Sheena's charm
85south_eastcast (medical plaster cast)Shiina Ringo
cast (medical plaster cast)Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s first ballad portrays the love of a teenager.
86south_eastGamblingShiina Ringo
GamblingShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Sheena Ringo’s deeply moving song that resonates with the heart, betting life like a gamble.
87south_eastInnocence MoratoriumShiina Ringo
Innocence MoratoriumShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo’s debut made a strong impact on the music scene
88south_eastPathological lyingShiina Ringo
Pathological lyingShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s “Kyogen-sho” is a masterpiece with deep allure
89south_eastBlink of YouthShiina Ringo
Blink of YouthShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s youth cheer song
90south_eastBreakfast of a devoted husbandShiina Ringo
Breakfast of a devoted husbandShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The terrifying side of a wife who realizes her husband's affair
91south_eastI’ve never once managed to get there and actually do it.Shiina Ringo
I've never once managed to get there and actually do it.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
The fundamental heart of artists and creators…
92south_eastMA CHERIEShiina Ringo
MA CHERIEShiina Ringoplay_arrow
New CM airing for the renewed Ma Cherie
93south_eastSolid prideShiina Ringo
Solid prideShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Non performs Shiina Ringo’s new song in a UNIQLO commercial
94south_eaststunned and stupefiedShiina Ringo
stunned and stupefiedShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena showcases her adult allure in Ao by Aoi.
95south_eastabracadabraShiina Ringo
abracadabraShiina Ringoplay_arrow
au LG isai vl 'Voice of the Prodigy' edition…
96south_eastShiina Ringo
Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
From 2004 to 2012, they were a rock ban...
97south_eastOn Happiness (Pleasures Edition)Shiina Ringo
On Happiness (Pleasures Edition)Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Released on February 24, 1999, Shi…
98south_eastOff-LineShiina Ringo
Off-LineShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Charisma of the J-POP scene: Sheena Ringo is, …
99south_eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A stand-in for Ringo Sheena, one of Japan’s most iconic singers…
100eastEvery girlShiina Ringo
Every girlShiina Ringoplay_arrow
It's the commercial song for Shiseido 'Maquillage'...
101eastthe same nightShiina Ringo
the same nightShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Although it has Ringo Sheena’s distinctive distortion, it’s su…
102eastromantic affairsShiina RingoThe music video has already been shot for the song 'Sanmon Gossip.'
103eastExcessive WealthShiina Ringo
Excessive WealthShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A moving track included on the new album
104eastThe Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo
The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song based on romantic experiences in Fukuoka
105eastPartners on the road to freedomShiina Ringo
Partners on the road to freedomShiina Ringoplay_arrow
First solo song after Tokyo Jihen disbanded
106eastStem ~Daimyo Play Edition~Shiina Ringo
Stem ~Daimyo Play Edition~Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
The Stem is the lead single from 2003.
107easta convenient bodyShiina Ringo
a convenient bodyShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Orchestral track included on the 4th album in 2009