Songs with titles that start with “bo.” [Boku (I), boy, adventure, etc.]
There are times when you want to find “songs that start with a certain hiragana,” like for “shiritori karaoke,” where you link songs together like the word game shiritori, “song-title shiritori,” where you restrict yourself to track titles, or even when making a playlist themed around the 50 Japanese syllables.
In this article, we’ll focus on songs that start with “bo” (ぼ) and introduce some selections!
You probably don’t usually search for music by the first hiragana of the title, but that’s exactly why it can lead you to songs you wouldn’t normally come across.
Be sure to check out this article and see if you can discover a new favorite track.
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- Songs with titles that start with “ba.” Useful hints for karaoke or shiritori!
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Songs with titles that begin with “Bo”. [Boku (I), Boy, Bouken (Adventure), etc.] (71–80)
We live falling in love with love.LIP×LIP
It’s a song that gives voice to that mysterious feeling of “falling in love with love.” Created by the music duo LIP×LIP, it was used as the ending theme for the anime The Promise of Wizard, which began airing in January 2025.
The lyrics weave together a longing for love and a fear of it, while emphasizing the importance of living by your own will.
Paired with a pop, catchy melody, that message resonates with those of us living in today’s society.
It’s a track that gives us the courage to recognize diversity and walk forward together.
I am today as well.Vaundy
This song brilliantly portrays the inner conflicts and loneliness within the human heart.
Vaundy projected his own experiences into this work, released in February 2020.
It is included on the album “strobo.” The protagonist’s emotions—tossed about by parental expectations and a lover’s words—are expressed through delicate lyrics and melody.
The fusion of expansive musicality and profound lyrics makes it a track that deeply moves many listeners.
It is recommended for those who feel lost in life or want to sort out their feelings.
Be sure to listen to this masterpiece that fully showcases Vaundy’s talent.
I want to stop thinking.Lightly Salted Index
It’s an alternative track imbued with a languid, ennui-tinged mood.
The song by Usushio Shisū was released in September 2024.
It directly expresses the universal struggle of wanting to stop thinking.
As for the performance, it should be especially approachable for beginner guitarists.
You can play it entirely with power chords and octave voicings, and the guitar solo uses relaxed fingerings.
Give it a try!
Songs with titles starting with “Bo.” [Boku (I), Boy, Bōken (Adventure), etc.] (81–90)
I am Santa Claus.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A heartwarming song to snuggle up to on Christmas night.
Released by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS in October 2007, this track gently portrays the feeling of celebrating someone special.
The pure feelings of the protagonist, dressed as Santa Claus, resound through a quiet winter night.
Adding color to the J-pop scene, this piece is a cherished memory for the yutori generation.
Perfect as background music for spending time with a loved one, and if you sing it at karaoke, it can create a moving atmosphere that unites the whole venue.
Why not hum along together at your Christmas party or year-end gathering?
BO$$YTravis Japan
Travis Japan is a boy group attracting attention worldwide.
Their performances rival those of K-pop, and their vocals are highly praised.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend for improving your singing is “BO$$Y.” It spans a wide vocal range—from gritty low tones to clear falsetto—and its irregular structure helps train your sense of rhythm.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
homesicknessYuri Harada
A moving song that delves into the longing for one’s hometown.
Featured on the album “Harukanaru Michi” (The Distant Road), released in December 2024.
Yuri Harada’s powerful vocals vividly depict the bittersweet feelings toward home.
With rich expressiveness and deep vocal strength on full display, this track seeps into the listener’s heart.
When you find yourself missing your hometown or feeling the ache of wanting to return but being unable to, please give it a listen.
Mother and Daughter HanagasaAyano Kudo · Yukoka
This is a celebrated song that portrays the warm bond between mother and daughter.
It skillfully weaves in the scenery of Yamagata Prefecture and the changing of the seasons, vividly evoking the image of a parent and child dancing the Hanagasa together.
It was released in February 2015 as the coupling track to Ayano Kudo’s single “Hanasaku Oka.” The duet with her mother, Ikako, became a talking point and has garnered strong support, especially in their hometown of Yamagata.
It’s recommended for those who want to experience Yamagata’s beautiful nature and traditional culture.
If you listen to it as a family, it’s sure to warm your heart.
It’s also easy to sing at karaoke, so why not give it a try as a mother-daughter duo?