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! (181–190)
Boyhood seasonSetsuna Buru Sutā
Setsuna Blue Star is a three-piece rock band formed in Nagano Prefecture.
Centered on guitar rock, their appeal lies in a worldview that powerfully yet poignantly portrays the inner lives of young people.
Remarkably, they performed at the Fuji Rock Festival in July 2001 as the “youngest ever” act.
They made their major-label debut in June 2002 with the single “Shonenki,” and captured the hearts of many listeners with releases such as the album “Kiseki.” Their music can gouge your chest with impulsive sound one moment, then seep in with unexpectedly sentimental melodies the next—the breadth of that range is wonderful.
If you enjoy guitar rock that blends ferocity with delicacy, or lyrics that sketch inner landscapes, be sure to experience their sonic world.
Songs whose titles start with “Shi”. Great for shiritori or karaoke! (191–200)
four seasons progressionMegatera Zero
Megatera Zero is a singer known for his husky, emotional voice.
This song is one of four released simultaneously in September 2025.
It’s a mid-tempo ballad with the warm tones of acoustic guitar, and its lyrics, which mirror the changing relationship between two protagonists with the shifting seasons, inevitably make you reflect on your own experiences.
The pain of growing accustomed to each other—and the strength to keep walking together nonetheless—are beautifully expressed through Megatera Zero’s delicate vocals.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side during the changing of the seasons.
Hymn to the Four SeasonsHiito Aka
Singer-songwriter Akari Hiiragi, who has roots in Nagano where she spent her elementary school years, began her career in 2017 while still in college and released her first full album, “The Labeling,” in May 2022.
A song she created as the theme for a novel also drew attention.
Her appeal lies in her multifaceted talent—handling everything from songwriting to video editing.
In March 2024, she won the grand prize in an audition for a singer-songwriter festival and performed on the stage of Ryogoku Kokugikan, underscoring her prowess.
Her songs, which gently stand by listeners’ everyday anxieties and worries, are sure to resonate with those who feel the same way.
truthYazawa Eikichi
This song was chosen as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “The Last Appraiser.” It’s a work by Eikichi Yazawa, who has long led Japan’s rock scene, released in the milestone year marking the 50th anniversary of his solo debut.
It also drew major attention as his first contribution to a serial drama in 28 years.
With its slow, gentle melody, it’s a superb ballad that touches the heart.
Themes of the fragility of love and the lies and truths people carry, combined with Yazawa’s profound vocals, strike deeply at the listener.
Happy TavernFujiwara Hiroshi
This is Hiroshi Fujiwara, an enka singer from Akaiwa City in Okayama Prefecture.
He has an unusual background: while working as a long-haul truck driver, he was captivated by enka on the radio and, at age 30, became an apprentice to composer Minoru Endo.
His songs are appealing for their style rich in the sentiment and human warmth of Showa-era pop.
He made his debut in 1994 with the single “Shinjō,” winning numerous newcomer awards.
His representative songs include “Futari no Shihatsu Eki,” which drew attention as a cheer song, and “Kurashikigawa Aika,” imbued with feelings for his hometown.
In 2022, he energetically re-recorded his earlier song “Inochi no Kagiri” as a new version.
He’s a singer you should definitely listen to if you want to savor songs that truly touch the heart!
Shanghai Love StorySebunsu Bega
Seventh Vega is a four-piece city rock band gaining attention for their refined, urban sound.
Shanghai Love Story was released in September 2025 ahead of their first album PRINCESS, which followed in October.
Set against the glittering nights of Shanghai, it portrays the push and pull of a romance between a man and a woman.
The lyrics blend Japanese, English, and Chinese, conveying both exhilaration and the emptiness of hearts passing by each other.
Centered on a floating, airy guitar riff, the ensemble mirrors the protagonist’s wavering emotions.
It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful track—perfect for moments of quiet reflection.
Sidor and Modoro, 2011doriimingu
This song, starring twin baby hippos, is an adorably cute piece that softens the heart just by listening! You can almost see the joy of growth as a brand-new life takes its first steps in nature and begins to sing.
Takashi Yanase’s warm worldview is beautifully expressed through Dreaming’s clear, transparent harmonies.
The track was included in the CD book released in July 2011, “Te no Hira o Taiyō ni 50th Anniversary CD: Ikiteiru kara Utaunda! Vol.
3 Dreaming,” and can also be heard on the album “Soreike! Anpanman Best Hit ’13.”