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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!

Songs that start with “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke! (211–220)

Cinematic RomanceMizuni Ukikusa

Cinematic Romance / Mizuni Ukikusa
Cinematic RomanceMizuni Ukikusa

The band Mizuniukikusa, known for its nostalgic style, has been gaining popularity.

Their music features ethereal melodies with a distinctly Japanese feel, and their unparalleled sound has earned them a strong following among dedicated band enthusiasts.

Among Mizuniukikusa’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Cinematic Romance.

Based on Showa-era kayōkyoku, it frequently features smooth, mellow mid-to-low vocal lines that are perfect for lower-voiced female singers.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

Shower Room Fantasyshikisai

Shower Room Fantasy / Hatsune Miku
Shower Room Fantasyshikisai

The deep, heavy bass that envelops your whole body is captivating.

Released in 2024, this track blends shikisai’s sophisticated house music sound with elements of electropop.

Its worldbuilding beautifully portrays loneliness and melancholy in the enclosed space of a shower room, with a touch of fantasy.

Try putting on earphones or headphones and surrendering yourself to the pleasant bassline.

ShuraYorushika

Yorushika – Shura (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
ShuraYorushika

This song was released as a digital single on August 8, 2025, and became the theme song for the drama “We Still Don’t Know the Rules of That Star.” It’s a song that validates the “vague uneasiness inside” and the “overwhelming feelings” many teen girls experience, making it a track that truly stays close to adolescent emotions.

Rather than aiming to “sing it perfectly,” it’ll feel refreshing if you sing it as a way to “let your feelings out.” The overall vocal range is A#3–D#5, with the high notes sung in falsetto.

The key point is switching between chest voice and falsetto.

Use a bit more breath to transition smoothly.

Breathe in slowly through your mouth, staying calm so it becomes diaphragmatic breathing.

If you tense up, it turns into chest breathing and you won’t inhale as much as you think, so be careful not to let your shoulders rise!

spring melancholyChevon

Harushoui / Chevon [Lyric Video]
spring melancholyChevon

The arrival of spring lifts the spirits, yet also leaves you with a faint sense of melancholy.

It’s Chevon, a rock band based in Sapporo, whose songs gently stay close to those complex springtime feelings.

This track, released in April 2022, is known as the 11th installment in their 12-month consecutive release project following the band’s formation.

Farewells under a hazy sky and the aching emotion of wanting to keep someone all to yourself seep deeply into the listener’s heart.

While grounded in fast-paced rock, the song’s delicate sound stands out, and the emotional vocals really strike a chord.

It’s a track you’ll want to sit with on a sentimental night, when hope and anxiety for the new season are all mixed together.

C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h. [Official Music Video]
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

Resonance Reference, ONE OK ROCK’s fifth album, released in October 2011.

Among its tracks is this song, a message from vocalist Taka to his friends, famous for taking its title from the initials of their names.

It teaches us the value of chasing dreams forever and living the present as if today were the last.

The lyrics, which sing that not form but the memories shared together are life’s true treasures, will likely bring someone special to mind.

It was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Top of the Earth: Fumita Kuriki’s New Challenge.” A heartwarming number that feels like a letter written to friends you don’t often get to see.

Happinessaiko

aiko - “Shiawase” music video
Happinessaiko

A number by singer-songwriter aiko that straightforwardly sings of overflowing happiness.

The lyrics, which make you realize that the ordinary days spent with your lover are the true treasure, beautifully portray the preciousness of mutual love.

Listen to it under the gentle summer sunlight, and it feels as if your heart fills with the tenderness right beside you.

Released in May 2007 as her 21st single and also included on the album “Himitsu,” the song became widely known for being performed at the 58th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.

It drew attention at the time as well, with the B-side being used in a commercial.

It’s a heartwarming song about mutual love that we especially want those in the midst of a happy romance to hear.

Ask the MirageTogenashi Togeari

[Official Music Video] Togenashi Togeari “Questioning the Mirage” – Anime “Girls Band Cry”
Ask the MirageTogenashi Togeari

Togenashi Togeari is a girls’ band that works in conjunction with Girls Band Cry.

This track, included on their 11th single “Ususai Display” released in 2025, is an emotional number deeply intertwined with the anime’s world.

Its breathtaking ensemble fuses a driving vocal line with powerful guitars, sparkling piano, and a rhythm section that employs intricate, tightly synchronized figures.

The lyrics convey the earnest feelings of girls who keep crying out as they struggle and flail against an uncertain, elusive future, striking a powerful chord with listeners.

It’s a passionate rock tune that gives a push to anyone who wants to move forward.