Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
Introducing songs whose titles start with “shi”! When you’re playing song-title shiritori or deciding to do karaoke using only songs that start with “shi,” it can be hard to think of examples on the spot, right? In those moments, please use the songs starting with “shi” introduced here as a reference.
There are many words that begin with “shi,” such as “shiro” (white), “shin” (new), “shōnen” (boy), “shōjo” (girl), and “Shinderera” (Cinderella).
Likewise, many song titles use these kinds of words, so let this article be your cue to explore lots of “shi”-starting songs!
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Songs whose titles start with “Shi.” Great for shiritori or karaoke! (141–150)
Memories of the Sea BreezesAmano Haruko (Koizumi Kyoko)
This insert song was produced with the premise that Haruko, the mother who once dreamed of becoming an idol, sang it in her youth within the NHK morning drama series “Amachan.” Its sound distills the essence of 80s Japanese pop and refines it with a modern touch, carrying the bittersweet feelings of first love woven by screenwriter Kankuro Kudo.
In step with the drama’s storyline, the lyrics stir memories of a first love that many of us have experienced, striking right at the heart.
Released as a single in July 2013, it peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
At the year-end NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, the song drew major attention when the in-story singers performed it in a relay format.
It’s a classic perfect for karaoke when you want to bask in nostalgia or revisit the days of your youth.
Endless DreamAikawa Nanase
A powerful rock number by Nanase Aikawa that added vibrant color as the opening theme for the anime’s third season.
Released in June 2002, the track is a fast-paced piece that showcases her husky, powerhouse vocals.
The lyrics, written by Aikawa herself, tell a story of two people chasing their future through motifs of journey, hope, and vows.
Composed by Hiroshi Shibasaki (formerly of al.ni.co) and arranged by KANAME, its melodic, uplifting sound blends perfectly with the world of Inuyasha.
After peaking at No.
14 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, it was included on the best-of album ID:2 and continues to be celebrated as one of the series’ signature theme songs.
A highly recommended track for anyone eager to thrill to a Sengoku-era fantasy adventure.
TheaterMrs. GREEN APPLE
This piece, placed at the end of the best-of album “5,” released in July 2020 to mark the fifth anniversary of their major-label debut, opens from the perspective of a boy swaying on a train and carries a grand message that feels like a journey through time into the distant future.
Layering words like “grassland,” “history,” and “generation,” the lyrics look back on the five-year path the band built up from their indie days while conveying a resolve to step onto the next stage.
With the announcement of the completion of Phase 1 and a hiatus made simultaneously with its release, the song became etched in many fans’ memories as the perfect ending to the first chapter.
It’s an emotional number worthy of closing out the acclaimed album “5,” which topped the Oricon Weekly Combined Album Ranking.
Watching it together with the music video—interweaving live footage and recording scenes—makes it resonate even more deeply.
Songs whose titles start with “Shi.” Great for shiritori or karaoke! (151–160)
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s included on rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s sixth single, “Love me, Love you,” released in February 2018.
The song is said to have been written by vocalist Motoki Omori the day after his high school graduation ceremony, capturing his feelings exactly as they were at the time.
There’s a tenderness for days that, in hindsight, went by in a flash, and a loneliness you carry when you can’t quite be honest.
Many listeners may relate to the contradiction of thinking you hate your friends when, in truth, you really love them.
The track also became well known as the song used in Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial.
It’s a number that gently stays by your side if you’re feeling the sadness of parting with friends before graduation.
Like a white cloudsaruganseki
The comedy duo Saruganseki blazed a trail in their era.
It was the duo that Hiroiki Ariyoshi was part of, and they also achieved major success in music.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Shiroi Kumo no Yō ni (Like a White Cloud).
Since the two members aren’t professional musicians, the vocal line is kept very simple, and the range is compact—roughly from mid1 E to mid2 D.
While it doesn’t particularly emphasize the low register, it’s a very easy song to sing even for men with lower voices.
Day and night, ShinkengerTakatori Hideaki
The ending theme for Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, which began airing in February 2009, is a track that blends traditional Japanese flavors.
The lyrics were written by Shoko Fujibayashi and the music composed by Hideaki Takatori, with a high-energy performance by Project.R and the brass rock band Zetsu-ki.
The lyrics are peppered with words evoking festivals and bushido, starting with the shout of “Wasshoi!”, powerfully depicting the heroes’ attitude as they keep running head-on into true battles.
Released as a single by Nippon Columbia in March 2009, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart.
With a call-and-response structure, it’s the perfect number for getting the whole family pumped up or for when you need an energy boost.
Shimotsui Otaki Madakana BridgeNakamura Mitsuko
Shimozui, a port town in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.
Set in this place that once flourished as a calling point for Kitamaebune trading ships, the song traces the feelings of a woman living in the red-light district.
Sung by Mitsuko Nakamura, it vividly portrays the emotions of a geisha yearning for the return of the sailing ships, with a title drawn from the name of a real bridge in the area.
After being included on the March 2006 album “Yarō-tachi no Uta,” it was released as a single in August of the same year.
The classic enka world woven by Tadashi Kitajō’s lyrics and Tetsuya Gen’s melody is perfect not only for those who love the region’s history and climate, but also for anyone who resonates with the atmosphere of a port town and a woman’s single-hearted love.