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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 whose titles start with “Shi.” Great for Shiritori or karaoke! (391–400)

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This track from BRAHMAN is the perfect anthem for summer, don’t you think? Within its raw hardcore punk energy, it carries the aching feelings of seeing someone off at a parting or a departure, as well as profound questions about human existence itself.

Included on the landmark indie release “A MAN OF THE WORLD” from September 1998, it sold over 600,000 copies.

It’s also beloved as a high school baseball fight song—schools like Joso Gakuin have played it from the Alps stands at Koshien, fueling the heat of the battles.

When this song overlaps with the sight of ballplayers chasing the white ball in the summer tournament, it’s sure to make the cheering even more intense.

And if you’re taking on a big goal, it will definitely give you a powerful push forward.

It’s not that I want to die.Asanomachi

This piece gently captures the inexpressible frustration and profound loneliness that young people living in modern society carry.

The earnest cry of a heart longing to be freed from suffering strikes a chord with listeners.

The delicate melodies woven by piano and strings, together with KAFU’s clear, translucent voice, deepen and fleetingly color the lyrical world.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Asanomachi, released in November 2022.

If you listen on nights when anxiety and loneliness threaten to overwhelm you, it will surely stay by your side.

SING ALONE GOODammo

This is a song by ammo that shakes the souls of everyone who throws themselves wholeheartedly into something.

Even while struggling in boundless darkness, the fierce determination to live fully in the “today” we have surges straight to the heart, carried by emotional guitar rock.

The track has been selected as the theme song for the East and West Tokyo Tournaments of the 107th National High School Baseball Championship in the summer of 2025.

It’s an anthem that will set your heart ablaze—supporting not only the ballplayers who single-mindedly strive toward their goals, but also you as you take on your own challenges.

SchoellerOoochie Koochie

Ooochie Koochie 'Shawler' Music Video
SchoellerOoochie Koochie

This is a work by Ooochie Koochie, a unit formed by two giants of the Japanese music scene, Tamio Okuda and Koji Kikkawa.

It’s a rock number that passionately sings about their hometown, Hiroshima, entirely in the Hiroshima dialect.

The two artists’ distinct styles blend brilliantly, creating an energetic sound that’s seriously cool.

The music video leverages Sony’s proprietary 3DCG generation technology to vividly recreate Hiroshima’s scenery, drawing you in with an atmosphere that feels like you’re really there.

It’s perfect for people who love Hiroshima or anyone looking to be energized by powerful music.

Shalloweichi

Shallow feat. Kagamine Rin / Eiichi
Shalloweichi

This is a track with a powerful impact that stirs the depths of the heart.

Created by Vocaloid producer Eiichi and released in May 2025, it weaves a melancholic melody with Kagamine Rin’s vocals in exquisite harmony, highlighting a dark yet beautiful worldview.

Its deeply probing theme delves sharply into the human psyche—light and shadow—and it’s utterly captivating.

The sound effect that mimics a tongue click also sears itself into your ears and won’t let go.

If you’re in the mood for introspection, definitely give it a listen.

Islanders’ Treasurehīnā (CV: Kitō Akari) kānā (CV: Fairūzu Ai)

It’s a moving song filled with deep love for Okinawa’s beautiful nature and culture.

A cover of a classic by the Okinawa-born band BEGIN, delivered with a clear, translucent voice.

The sound of the sanshin and the rhythm of Eisa are comforting and evoke a gentle nostalgia.

This work is the ending theme for the TV anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Is Too Dialect-Heavy, It’s Painful,” airing in January 2025.

Listening to it when you’re reminiscing about your hometown may gently warm your heart.

Seaside BoundZa Taigāsu

When it comes to heart-thumping numbers that conjure dazzling sunshine and a blue sea, this early masterpiece by The Tigers surely comes to mind.

Released in May 1967, the track bursts with a rhythm that makes you want to dance with someone you love, perfectly capturing the exhilaration of a summer romance.

You can almost see the radiant smiles of young people whispering sweet nothings by the shore, and just listening lifts your spirits.

Skillfully blending traditional Japanese rhythmic sensibilities with rock ’n’ roll, the song became a massive hit, ultimately selling over 500,000 copies.

It was also included on the album “The Tigers: The World Is Waiting for Us,” and gained popularity as the theme song for the drama “Yattaze Baby!” as well as a chant for Shonan Bellmare.

It’s a timeless summer anthem—ideal for a summer drive or seaside BGM, and a perfect gateway for those who want to experience the GS sound.