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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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1eastAdult code of conductShiina Ringo
Adult code of conductShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A complex, grown-up romance colored by lies and secrets
2eastA Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo
A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A duet song by Ringo Sheena and Ukigumo
3eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s song themed on the Marunouchi Line
4eastGibbsShiina Ringo
GibbsShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s first single ballad
5eastLife is full of dreams.Shiina Ringo
Life is full of dreams.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of dreams and hopes
6easttreasureShiina Ringo
treasureShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A waltz-style piece with French vocals
7eastcharmingShiina Ringo
charmingShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ojarumaru 25th Anniversary Ending Theme Song
8eastRomance and the AbacusShiina Ringo, Utada Hikaru
Romance and the AbacusShiina Ringo, Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Philosophical songs by Ringo Sheena and Hikaru Utada
9eastThe 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
10eastRunaway 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
11eastMarch of the LivingShiina Ringo, AI
March of the LivingShiina Ringo, AIplay_arrow
A vibrant, life-affirming song where the souls of divas collide
12easta confident triumphant returnShiina Ringo, Daoko
a confident triumphant returnShiina Ringo, Daokoplay_arrow
A bright, celebratory number by Sheena Ringo and Daoko
13eastFirst 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
14eastalmost 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
15eastmain streetShiina Ringo, Tōtasu Matsumoto
main streetShiina Ringo, Tōtasu Matsumotoplay_arrow
A duet song by Ringo Sheena and Tortoise Matsumoto
16eastinstinctShiina Ringo
instinctShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The appeal of Sheena Ringo’s signature song “Instinct”
17eastStalk – Japanese versionShiina Ringo
Stalk - Japanese versionShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Rewriting English lyrics into Japanese for a fusion of East and West
18eastDawn of SolitudeShiina Ringo
Dawn of SolitudeShiina Ringoplay_arrow
NHK theme song, composed and arranged by Ringo Sheena
19eastA 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
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
21eastmorphineShiina Ringo
morphineShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Apple's early decadent dark song
22eastThough 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
23eastKiss me here.Shiina Ringo
Kiss me here.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A signature song by Ringo Sheena, a love song from her Fukuoka days
24eastCappuccinoShiina Ringo
CappuccinoShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song provided by Shiina Ringo that expresses complex romantic feelings
25eastan open secretShiina Ringo
an open secretShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A drama theme song: an unrequited love song with the theme of fragrance
26eastChicken, Snake, and PigShiina Ringo
Chicken, Snake, and PigShiina Ringoplay_arrow
An Anthem That Celebrates Our Earthly Desires
27eastThe Long and Short FestivalShiina Ringo
The Long and Short FestivalShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A sophisticated summer classic of Sun-burism
28eastStoicismShiina Ringo
StoicismShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The enigmatic artistry and playfulness of the tracks within the album
29easttrend; 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
30eastGods and BuddhasShiina Ringo
Gods and BuddhasShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Duet with Hidetaka Mukai for the 16th single’s commercial song
31eastblock playShiina Ringo
block playShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A playful interlude track on the album
32eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Sheena Ringo’s sophisticated masterpiece with outstanding musicality.
33eaststemShiina Ringo
stemShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The East that fused traditional Japanese instruments like the koto and shakuhachi with Western music...
34eastIdentityShiina Ringo
IdentityShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Rock with fierce riffs and screams
35eastSpicaShiina Ringo
SpicaShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena covers a Spitz song
36eastThe 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.
37eastEven 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
38eastin broad daylightShiina Ringo
in broad daylightShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A horror song for a movie theme
39eastCranes with PinesShiina Ringo
Cranes with PinesShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A refreshing, love-filled song by Ringo Sheena
40eastUnconditional LoveShiina Ringo
Unconditional LoveShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Covering a Cyndi Lauper classic
41eastSid and DaydreamsShiina Ringo
Sid and DaydreamsShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Brilliant musical works created before the age of 19
42eastRun, NumberShiina Ringo
Run, NumberShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A groove track using a Clavinet
43eastMoon on pampas grassShiina Ringo
Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s “Susuki ni Tsuki” is a cover of Appa’s “Gypsy.”
44eastLife 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...
45eastEven 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
46eastWine Red HeartShiina Ringo
Wine Red HeartShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Introducing the unique musical world of Sheena Ringo
47eastShiina Ringo
Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
From 2004 to 2012, they were a rock ban...
48eastLoser to the MoonShiina Ringo
Loser to the MoonShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Live in the moment with rock ’n’ roll at full throttle
49eastcast (medical plaster cast)Shiina Ringo
cast (medical plaster cast)Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s first ballad portrays the love of a teenager.
50eastIn progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringo
In progress (experiment ongoing)Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Use yourself as a test subject and freely take on challenges!
51eastQueen of KabukichoShiina Ringo
Queen of KabukichoShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song themed around the sex industry in Kabukicho
52eastCrime and PunishmentShiina Ringo
Crime and PunishmentShiina Ringoplay_arrow
First unveiled at the Fukuoka performance; a signature-collection campaign
53eastumbrellaShiina Ringo
umbrellaShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Self-cover album track(s)
54eastI’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
55eastInnocence MoratoriumShiina Ringo
Innocence MoratoriumShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo’s debut made a strong impact on the music scene
56eastOff-LineShiina Ringo
Off-LineShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Charisma of the J-POP scene: Sheena Ringo is, …
57east17Shiina Ringo
17Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A high-quality gem of a B-side track by Ringo
58eastblue skyShiina Ringo
blue skyShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A pop and cute song by Ringo
59easta typical womanShiina Ringo
a typical womanShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song that portrays the complex emotions surrounding a woman’s turning point
60eastIroha nihohetoShiina Ringo
Iroha nihohetoShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Theme song of the drama 'Kamo Kyoto e Iku'
61eastApple SongShiina Ringo
Apple SongShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Apple Song. Hiragana lyrics.
62eastcarnationShiina Ringo
carnationShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Carnation theme song, grand orchestration
63eastmellowShiina Ringo
mellowShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A guitar piece with an unusual backstory involving an apple
64eastseason (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
65eastThe Decisive Three MinutesShiina Ringo
The Decisive Three MinutesShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Songs included in the self-cover album
66eastMidnight is purityShiina Ringo
Midnight is purityShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A pure song arranged by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
67eastdizzinessShiina Ringo
dizzinessShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Songs written in the UK before their debut
68eastThe Ultimate LifeShiina Ringo
The Ultimate LifeShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A rock-style love song used as a TV drama theme song
69eastThe Splendor of YouthShiina Ringo
The Splendor of YouthShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Songs included in the self-cover album
70eastentertainment (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
71eastW●RKmillennium parade × Shiina Ringo
W●RKmillennium parade × Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A collaboration song by millennium parade and Ringo Sheena
72eastAs a humanShiina Ringo
As a humanShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena will perform the theme song for Destiny.
73eastconsciousnessShiina Ringo
consciousnessShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Album version of the song 'Kuki'
74eastUltramarine DaysShiina Ringo
Ultramarine DaysShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s legendary band
75eastRain Falling in the DarkShiina Ringo
Rain Falling in the DarkShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song by Ringo Sheena with striking strings
76eastGamblingShiina Ringo
GamblingShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Sheena Ringo’s deeply moving song that resonates with the heart, betting life like a gamble.
77eastBlink of YouthShiina Ringo
Blink of YouthShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s youth cheer song
78eastMA CHERIEShiina Ringo
MA CHERIEShiina Ringoplay_arrow
New CM airing for the renewed Ma Cherie
79eastSolid prideShiina Ringo
Solid prideShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Non performs Shiina Ringo’s new song in a UNIQLO commercial
80eaststunned and stupefiedShiina Ringo
stunned and stupefiedShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena showcases her adult allure in Ao by Aoi.
81eastOn Happiness (Pleasures Edition)Shiina Ringo
On Happiness (Pleasures Edition)Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Released on February 24, 1999, Shi…
82eastDelicious seasonShiina Ringo
Delicious seasonShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Meiji THE Chocolate series in zero gravity...
83eastExcessive WealthShiina Ringo
Excessive WealthShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A moving track included on the new album
84eastThe Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo
The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song based on romantic experiences in Fukuoka
85eastSpy StoryShiina RingoA rare work that's a sequel to a pulp-gothic story
86easton flight JL005Shiina Ringo
on flight JL005Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song set aboard an airplane
87eastNIPPONShiina Ringo
NIPPONShiina Ringoplay_arrow
NHK soccer program theme song
88eastslideShiina Ringo
slideShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The debut song is Kofukuron, by a man from Fukuoka.
89eastremote controllerShiina Ringo
remote controllerShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A single track inspired by the stress of not being able to find the remote control.
90eastBathroomShiina Ringo
BathroomShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A composition that expresses the fusion of transcending life and death
91eastCamouflage: 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
92eastAs 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
93eastNew 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
94eastaddictionShiina Ringo
addictionShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Emotional of fatigue and despair
95eastworkerShiina Ringo
workerShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The alb— that Ringo Sheena released in 2009...
96eastI am a cat’s eye.Shiina Ringo
I am a cat's eye.Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Sheena Ringo’s 25th anniversary debut single
97eastThe view outside the telescopeShiina Ringo
The view outside the telescopeShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina compo… for Hideki Noda’s stage production “Egg.”
98eastPathological lyingShiina Ringo
Pathological lyingShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s “Kyogen-sho” is a masterpiece with deep allure
99eastBreakfast of a devoted husbandShiina Ringo
Breakfast of a devoted husbandShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The terrifying side of a wife who realizes her husband's affair
100eastI’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…
101eastabracadabraShiina Ringo
abracadabraShiina Ringoplay_arrow
au LG isai vl 'Voice of the Prodigy' edition…
102eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A stand-in for Ringo Sheena, one of Japan’s most iconic singers…
103eastEvery girlShiina Ringo
Every girlShiina Ringoplay_arrow
It's the commercial song for Shiseido 'Maquillage'...
104eastthe same nightShiina Ringo
the same nightShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Although it has Ringo Sheena’s distinctive distortion, it’s su…
105eastromantic affairsShiina RingoThe music video has already been shot for the song 'Sanmon Gossip.'
106eastPartners on the road to freedomShiina Ringo
Partners on the road to freedomShiina Ringoplay_arrow
First solo song after Tokyo Jihen disbanded
107eastStem ~Daimyo Play Edition~Shiina Ringo
Stem ~Daimyo Play Edition~Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
The Stem is the lead single from 2003.
108easta convenient bodyShiina Ringo
a convenient bodyShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Orchestral track included on the 4th album in 2009