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!] (161–170)
You, who fell in love with wordsUNFAIR RULE
Based in Okayama Prefecture, UNFAIR RULE captivates many fans with candid lyrics drawn from vocalist Tamaha Yamamoto’s real-life experiences and guitar rock infused with the energy of melodic punk.
The track introduced here is a song imbued with the protagonist’s strong resolve to see through to the other person’s true intentions—things that can’t be grasped from words alone.
If you recreate it as a band, centering on Tamaha Yamamoto’s expansive vocals, pairing guitars that shimmer like stardust in the night sky with drums that drive a brisk, propulsive beat will make the worldbuilding stand out even more.
Released as a digital single in April 2025, this work is also narratively connected to the earlier release “Zuru-i Yakusoku” (“Unfair Promise”).
It’s a perfect challenge piece for those who want to express a dramatic arc as a band at a school festival or live show.
As your heart desiresElephant Kashimashi
Every summer at Koshien, the single-minded devotion of those players chasing the white ball moves us to the core.
As one of the finest anthems that colored such heated battles, let me introduce a classic released by Elephant Kashimashi in September 1998.
In this song, Hiroji Miyamoto’s warm yet resolute vocals seem to gently bolster the pure passion and dreams of young people.
Its melodious, tender pop-rock sound reveals a different charm from the band’s typically rugged image.
This moving number was released as the B-side of the single “Yume no Kakera” and was also included on that year’s album “Ai to Yume.” As the opening theme for TV Asahi’s Nettou Koshien during the 80th tournament, it surely stirred the hearts of many viewers alongside memories of that summer when pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka stole the show.
To everyone who is giving their all to something, this feels like a fight song that gives you the courage to follow your heart straight ahead.
Love FestivalNEWS
Drawn in by the heart-pounding rhythm of the festival music, you can’t help but feel your heart flutter with the arrival of summer.
Capturing that very exhilaration of summer festivals and the sparkle of bittersweet romance is a standout song by NEWS.
Its up-tempo sound, highlighted by taiko drums and flutes, feels as if it has turned the unique bustle and heat of a festival straight into music.
The lyrics seem to portray a fleeting yet beautiful love swaying beneath the lights of night stalls and the burst of fireworks.
Released as a single in July 2013, this track brims with the momentum of the moment when the group was embarking on a new chapter as a four-member unit.
The same single also includes WORLD QUEST, which fired up an international soccer tournament.
It’s the perfect companion for times when you want to revel in summer’s euphoria or sink into sweet, wistful memories.
I fell in loveaiko
This is a heart-tugging ballad distinguished by the delicate resonance of piano and strings.
Released in September 2016 as the 36th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the Kyoto Animation film A Silent Voice.
The words woven by aiko portray pure, profound love and feelings that remain unchanged over time, gently nestling close to the listener’s heart.
It harmonizes beautifully with the film’s story and moved many to tears.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to savor your feelings for someone special or immerse yourself in a nostalgic mood.
Heart’s Whim (feat. Kopi)Kobasolo
A buoyant, lively melody that feels like it’s inviting you on a summer adventure.
Crafted by Kobasolo and Kopi, this song was released in August 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Chi’s Sweet Summer Vacation.” It’s a sparkling track that turns the little thrills hidden in everyday life into sound, wrapping you in a floating sensation as if your heart were going out for a stroll.
If you’re looking for music that makes an ordinary day feel special, this is for you.
Love VacationThe Peanuts
Released to the world by The Peanuts in April 1963, this song features the seamless harmonies only a twin duo can achieve and a swinging rhythm infused with jazz elements that feels utterly pleasant.
Its lyrics vividly depict a sweet and slightly bold vacation with a lover—just listening to it makes your heart race, doesn’t it? The track was used in a Toray summerwear advertisement and is said to have helped popularize the word “vacance” (vacation) across Japan.
It also won the Arrangers’ Award at the 5th Japan Record Awards that same year and was performed at the 14th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen—truly a song that defined its era.
Brimming with charm, it’s a work that further heightens the liberating mood of summer.
Love is a fire festivalJunretsu
Set against the night of a port town, this piece sung by Junretsu vividly portrays the blazing scenes of love.
Blending the sentiment of mood kayō with the dynamism of rock, it becomes a powerful number that stirs the listener’s heart.
The passionate feelings of two people nestled together by the harbor at night are sung with dramatic intensity, flaring up like festival flames.
Included on a single released in September 2017, it was later selected for the November 2018 album “Junretsu Best Vol.
2 2015–2018.” It’s the perfect track when you want to elevate the festival mood or immerse yourself in a passionate love song on a night in.
You can almost picture Junretsu’s signature performance, and just listening is sure to set your heart dancing.