Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
There are many song titles that start with “ko,” featuring familiar words like “koi” (love) and “kokoro” (heart).
The range is really broad, but even just branching out from “koi” will lead you to lots of songs!
From era-defining hit tunes and more.
Sometimes nothing comes to mind right away and you want to look some up…!
So we’ve put together a list of song titles that start with “ko,” which might come in handy at such times.
Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ko,” but also as inspiration for shiritori or choosing songs at karaoke.
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Songs with Titles Starting with “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (111–120)
To the children’s futureKetsumeishi
This song is imbued with deep love for children and a wish for their brilliant future.
It poses the question of what we, as parents and as members of society, can pass on to the next generation.
It is also a grand prayer for a future so happy it surpasses our imagination.
Released in June 2008, the track was featured in a corporate commercial for Mizuho Financial Group and was also included on the acclaimed album “Ketsunopolis 6.” It is a song meant to be delivered to the young people who will carry the future.
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 / Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony OrchestraKazushi Ono
Kazushi Ono is a conductor Japan is proud of, who continues to lead at the forefront of both orchestral and operatic fields on the world stage.
After winning the Toscanini International Conducting Competition in 1987, he launched an international career and went on to serve as music director at institutions including La Monnaie in Belgium and the Opéra National de Lyon in France.
His achievements are evidenced by numerous awards at home and abroad, beginning with the 1997 Hideo Saito Memorial Fund Award.
The music born from Ono’s baton brilliantly fuses meticulous architectural beauty with passionate expressiveness.
At the New National Theatre, Tokyo, he has boldly championed world premieres of contemporary operas as artistic director, constantly opening up new horizons in classical music.
He is a maestro you will want to hear if you wish to savor everything from timeless masterpieces to the cutting edge.
Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D 485 / Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony OrchestraKazuhiro Koizumi
A maestro who captivated even the great Karajan in his youth and leapt onto the world stage.
Kazuhiro Koizumi excels in grand symphonies from the Romantic to the modern era, known for his warm sonority and weighty, well-crafted music-making.
In 1973, he won the Karajan International Conducting Competition and made his debut conducting the Berlin Philharmonic.
Among his notable recordings is the acclaimed album “Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos.
4, 5 & 6.” The episode of his appearance at the Salzburg Festival at age 27 in the same year is also well known, and his music is distinguished by a reassuring sense of fulfillment that meets audience expectations.
Perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in dramatic sonorities or savor the beauty of orthodox classical music at length.
It may also be a great opportunity to enjoy the differences in sound that conductors can bring.
from hereSixTONES
Even if life is ordinary, let’s keep looking forward and moving ahead without giving up.
That passionate message stands out in SixTONES’ track.
Released in June 2023, the song fuses hip-hop and breakbeats into a powerful sound, over which all six members deliver heartfelt rap verses.
Chosen as the theme song for the NTV Sunday drama “However, There Is Passion,” it topped the Oricon weekly singles chart.
The music video became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million views in September 2023.
When you feel like stopping in front of a wall, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to take a new step.
Symphonic Suite “Dragon Quest” / Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony OrchestraKoichi Sugiyama
Koichi Sugiyama, renowned as a master of video game music and active as a conductor, had a career that spanned a wide range of genres, from pop songs to anime and game music.
He produced numerous hit songs, including The Tigers’ “Hanano Kubikazari” (A Garland of Flowers) and Garo’s “Gakuseigai no Kissaten” (The Coffee Shop in the Student Quarter).
What made Koichi Sugiyama’s name resound around the world was surely the music of the beloved RPG series Dragon Quest.
The triumphant fanfare of the grand overture that heralds the start of the adventure became a symbol of Japanese culture when it echoed through the stadium at the 2021 Olympic opening ceremony.
In 2016, it was also recognized by Guinness World Records.
He is a conductor recommended not only for game fans but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the splendor of classical music and melodies that resonate with the heart!
Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique" / Sendai Philharmonic OrchestraMasahiko Enkoji
Masahiko Enkōji is a conductor who studied under maestros such as Hideo Saito and Otmar Suitner, and has enriched Japan’s classical music scene.
He launched his full-scale career in the 1980s as an associate conductor of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and became widely known through appearances on NHK’s television program “Famous Music Album.” The music Enkōji creates is born from a refined style cultivated in Europe and the warm trust he has built over many years with Japanese ensembles.
In June 2010, he conducted the “Olympic Concert,” showcasing his talent on major stages, while also devoting himself passionately to coaching junior orchestras.
With performances that combine playing and commentary to convey the allure of music, Enkōji’s stage may be a wonderful guide for those taking their first steps into the world of classical music.
Symphony No. 5 (Tchaikovsky) / New Japan Philharmonic OrchestraKenichiro Kobayashi
Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi, affectionately known as “Kobaken of Fire,” lives up to his nickname: the passionate music that bursts forth from the podium seems to breathe life into the orchestra.
His international career began when he won first prize at the Budapest International Conductors’ Competition in 1974.
Among his many milestones, it is widely known that in 2002 he became the first Asian conductor to lead Smetana’s Má vlast at the opening of the Prague Spring International Music Festival, receiving thunderous acclaim.
The sight of him expressing the music with his whole body, hair flying, conveys the dynamic allure of classical music.
He is a maestro I urge anyone to experience at least once—especially those who wish to be moved by the orchestra’s energy.