Masterpieces with titles that start with 'A'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with A,” what songs come to mind?
If you can’t think of many, it turns out there are actually tons—words like “ai” (love) that often appear in lyrics and other universal terms lead to many songs when you do some research!
It seems there are quite a few ballads, too.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected and introduced songs whose titles start with A.
From timeless favorites to tracks by up-and-coming artists, you’ll find plenty of masterpieces.
Be sure to discover your own favorite “A” song!
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “A” (1–10)
The Door to TomorrowNEW!Aoi Teshima
Aoi Teshima, whose translucent singing voice gently envelops listeners’ hearts.
Released in February 2016 as the theme song for the drama “Someday, When I Recall This Love, I Will Surely Cry,” this piece is a special track: a rearrangement of a song from the album “Ren’dez-vous” tailored for the show.
Its lyrics, like a letter to a precious person far away, are deeply moving and will surely resonate with anyone who has experienced farewell or a new departure.
The simple arrangement centered on piano and strings, if anything, highlights the weight of each word.
It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you want to reflect on memories with someone dear, or when you need courage to face forward.
I miss youNEW!RADWIMPS
Released in March 2021, this song expresses the feelings held at the 10-year milestone since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Placed at the end of the album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” it conveys a pure longing to see someone—an emotion only RADWIMPS, who have continued singing for a decade, could capture.
It is a ballad whose quiet, emotive melody seeps into the heart, carrying thoughts for loved ones we can no longer meet.
Beyond being a prayer for those lost in the disaster, it also resonates with the sense of distance and loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving voice to the universal ache of “not being able to see someone.” It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you feel the loneliness of being apart from someone dear.
IRIS OUTNEW!Kenshi Yonezu
This is a track whose overwhelming sense of speed and dramatic development will hit you right in the heart.
Written by Kenshi Yonezu as the theme song for the film “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,” it will be released to coincide with the movie’s premiere in September 2025.
It marks their second collaboration, following the anime’s theme song “KICK BACK.” Yonezu has shared in production anecdotes that he composed while constantly looking at the manga pages featuring Reze, which really conveys his deep affection for the character.
The powerful rhythms that color the intense battle scenes and the sound that heightens the thrilling story are especially striking.
Highly recommended for those who want to get hyped before watching the movie or for fans of anime songs.
Because you are hereNEW!Uru
With her transparent, crystalline voice that resonates deeply in the heart, Uru released this song as a digital-only single in February 2020.
Written specifically as the theme song for the drama “Theseus no Fune” starring Ryoma Takeuchi, it conveys feelings of love and gratitude toward someone precious.
The lyrics express how having that person by your side makes you stronger and gentler—words that naturally bring tears to your eyes when you think of family, a partner, or someone dear.
Mirroring the drama’s story, it’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to reflect on the time and bonds you share with those who matter most.
I love youNEW!back number
Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Soar High! (Maiagare!),” this track by back number was released digitally in October 2022.
Through everyday, modest scenes, the lyrics gently prompt us to reflect on our feelings for someone precious.
The pure, self-questioning desire—how can I bring more smiles to someone important?—is something almost anyone can relate to.
It’s a perfect number for those thinking of someone far away or wanting to reaffirm what truly matters amid the busyness of daily life.
calculatingly cuteNEW!Hinatazaka46
This song drew attention as the lead track from the album Hinatazaka, released in September 2020.
From the perspective of a boy who’s fallen in love, it candidly portrays the charm of a slightly cunning girl, and that straightforward expression of emotion is incredibly appealing.
You can really feel the pure feelings of first love that make even her calculated moves seem endearing.
The song was also used in a Lawson campaign commercial and was performed at the 71st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2020.
Despite not being a single, it has become a popular track known across a wide audience.
Its catchy, upbeat melody is perfect for getting hyped with friends at karaoke.
The asymmetrical costumes and the choreography where they form a heart are irresistibly imitable—truly a cute track you’ll want to hear right now.
You and Christmas EveNEW!AKB48
This is a piano ballad included on the album Team A 1st Stage “PARTY ga Hajimaru yo” (Studio Recordings), released in 2007.
A classic Christmas song from AKB48’s early theater performances, it sings of feelings for a lover beneath a streetlamp as powdery snow falls.
It is often performed as a duo with live piano accompaniment, and at the premiere performance in 2005, Michiru Hoshino played the piano.
It’s the perfect song for savoring the joy of spending Christmas with your significant other, or for slowly immersing yourself in a quiet winter night.