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!
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Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “A” (91–100)
Aomori Rock ’n’ RollTMC
TMC is a rock band formed in 2023 by junior high school classmates from Tsuruta, Aomori Prefecture.
The leader, Manpei Maronbarca, returned to his hometown after pursuing music in the city and formed the band through a call on social media.
Their working style is quite unique, creating music online while the members live apart in Aomori, Sendai, and Tokyo.
Their hallmark is local rock that straightforwardly expresses the everyday life and hometown pride of Aomori.
One of their signature tracks, which has a music video filmed at a local apple orchard, has steadily gained attention, surpassing 10,000 views on YouTube.
AndersonYuichi SaneYoshi (Tesla wa Nakanai.)
Based in Kagoshima, Tesla wa Nakanai.
is a band that delivers a rock sound that stirs the emotions.
Drummer Yuichi Saneyoshi hails from Kanoya City.
He joined the band, which was formed in 2008, in April 2010, helping to lay the foundation for the current four-member lineup.
They made their major-label debut in 2014 with the single “Lie to myself.” Rather than relying on one specific mega-hit, they steadily built their reputation through releases like the mini-album “Anderson,” gaining popularity for their emotional live performances.
Their human-driven, analog, body-felt sound is perfect for anyone seeking moving Japanese rock.
We can’t wait for their comeback from their so-called “big recharge” hiatus.
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “A” (101–110)
hydrangeaAyumu Matsuda (Divorce Legend)
Ayumu Matsuda, the vocalist of Divorce Densetsu—a band drawing attention for its soulful singing—is from Kagoshima Prefecture.
Their pop sound, rooted in soul and R&B while retaining the nostalgic familiarity of classic kayōkyoku, is truly appealing.
After launching their activities in 2022, they steadily gained buzz through word of mouth and made their major-label debut in 2024.
Their first album, “Rikon Densetsu,” won the Blue Grand Prize at the 17th CD Shop Awards 2025.
They have also received honors selected by radio industry professionals, earning high praise from those on the front lines.
Their playful spirit is charming too—Matsuda describes their own aesthetic as “uncool yet cool.”
If you are with meTomomi Kahala
This is a moving ballad released in September 2004, marking Tomomi Kahala’s 30th birthday and her step into a new stage.
Its pure and powerful message—that the world shines simply because someone precious is by your side—deeply resonates.
The piece is a Japanese cover of a song by the Korean band Weather Forecast.
A magnificent piano-based arrangement melds with her rich, expressive vocals to gently envelop the listener.
This beloved song, which won the Gold Prize at the 46th Japan Record Awards, is also included on the commemorative album “NAKED.” It’s the perfect track for expressing gratitude to someone special or for quietly filling your heart on a solitary night.
A piece of youTomomi Kahala
This is a moving ballad released in October 2001 as Tomomi Kahara’s 20th single.
As her first ballad after returning from a hiatus, her expressiveness has gained even greater depth.
The lyrics portray a prayer-like resolve: holding on to the memory of a lost loved one while trying to face forward through the heartache.
Kahara’s clear, translucent voice further enhances those delicate emotions.
The song was used as the ending theme for the NHK Friday period drama “Goben no Tsubaki” and was also included on the album “Love Again.” It’s a gem of a track—gentle and embracing—perfect for nights when you want to quietly reflect on precious memories.
Ask me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Joe Hisaishi
This is the theme song from Studio Ghibli’s feature-length animated film The Boy and the Heron, which can be called the culmination of director Hayao Miyazaki’s work.
It is performed tenderly on a solo piano only three times during important scenes, from the opening to the late stages of the film, with no arrangements or variations for other instruments, making it clear how deeply composer Joe Hisaishi cherishes this piece.
If you listen closely, one note in the chorus melody differs from Ask Me Why (Mahito’s Resolve).
Just as Mahito returns with the stone and retains his memories of the experience, he has indeed changed from before to now.
It feels like a deliberate, meaningful misalignment.
The characters’ emotions are conveyed through live performance, as if opening the door to the heart.
Ashitaka DiaryJoe Hisaishi
This is “The Legend of Ashitaka” from Studio Ghibli’s feature-length animated film Princess Mononoke, a work that stands proudly as a heavy and grand orchestral piece in its own right.
Studio Ghibli began as a feature animation production company with the release of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on March 11, 1984, and Princess Mononoke is its tenth film.
It is also known for elevating animation from something consumed solely by fans to a form of “art.” The production scale was immense, and from around this time, more recordings featured live orchestral performances.
Listening to the music, it is not merely background accompaniment for animation but sounds like a worthy new classical work in its own right.
The orchestral performance was by the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, and this was also the first time a permanent professional orchestra, rather than an ad hoc ensemble, was employed.