A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks!
When you’re playing shiritori with song titles or doing shiritori karaoke, there are times when you just can’t think of the next song, right?
この記事では、「く（ku）」で始まる曲をたくさん紹介します。そんな瞬間に思い出せるようにしておきましょう。
There are lots of words that start with “ku,” like “kuro” (black), “kurisumasu” (Christmas), “cry,” and “kuchi” (mouth), and many of them are commonly used in song titles.
I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, so feel free to use this as a reference when choosing your next song!
Songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (1–10)
cream sodaNEW!Oishikuru Melonpan
This commercial highlights how LOWYA offers functional furniture that helps keep your room tidy, conveyed through interactions with family members.
It shows that even when someone drops by unexpectedly, you can easily get functional pieces and clean up right away.
The changing expressions during the family exchanges and tidying also convey a positive mood.
The song that accentuates the video’s bright atmosphere is Oisicle Melonpan’s “Cream Soda.” Its upbeat sound with a light rhythm is striking and also conveys a relaxed vibe.
KusushikiNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
This song was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of season 2 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries.
Just as medicine can be both poison and remedy, the lyrics convey a profound message that words and love also have two sides of the same coin.
Layering conflicting feelings onto the stars in the sky, it paints a bittersweet yet beautiful worldview that resonates deeply.
It’s perfect for when you’re carrying complex emotions you can’t put into words.
It will surely help you transcend them.
Nutcracker QueenNEW!Nanahoshi Orchestra
You’ll be startled by the bewitching and provocative world that portrays the push-and-pull between the dominant and the dominated.
The track is by Nanahoshi Orchestra, a Vocaloid producer who also performs as guitarist Riku Iwami, and it was released in November 2025.
Included on the album “LADY BUG,” this piece is a gothic number sung by Kagamine Rin.
First, you’ll be drawn in by the sound arrangement, which incorporates elements of classical music.
Then you won’t be able to look away from the lyrics’ story, where nobility and danger coexist.
At just about two minutes and twenty seconds, it condenses a rich drama—so be sure to savor it.
Club CassiopeiaNEW!Nayutan Alien
A song with an intro that starts with a catchy melody, making a strong impact.
For guitar, focus more on rhythm than on the phrases when practicing.
The bass line moves around quite a bit, so make sure to keep a solid beat.
Drums require practice because you need to play the hi-hat tightly to create the right atmosphere.
The vocals are high difficulty in both rhythm and pitch, so you’ll need determination.
Also, there’s a key change in the latter half, so everyone except the drums should be careful not to slip out of alignment.
black jumperNEW!THE NEATBEATS
This is a signature number by THE NEATBEATS, a band hailed as evangelists of the Merseybeat.
Released as a single in January 2001, its lyrics are delightfully unique, singing of the protagonist’s burning passion for a beloved leather jacket.
From the insistence on a red check lining to the perfect silhouette, you can feel a deep attachment that goes beyond clothing—an affection for a true “partner.” And then there’s that pure longing to walk through town wearing it with the one they fancy… all of it rings out through MR.
PAN’s raspy shouts.
Ultramarine in the JellyfishNEW!Nanahoshi Orchestra
An emotional coming-of-age rock track by Kagamine Len, dyed in ultramarine with longing and pain.
It’s a work from Iwami Riku’s music project, Nanahoshi Orchestra, released in November 2025.
The lyrics leave a poignant impression as urban scenes—like wind tunnels between buildings, heat haze, and asphalt—intertwine with fragile motifs such as jellyfish.
A self that’s been changed, summer memories that won’t fade.
As the protagonist keeps chasing a shadow while on the verge of drowning, my own memories overlap with theirs.
Give this fast-paced guitar rock a listen!
ClassicNEW!JUDY AND MARY
A four-piece rock band that blazed through the 1990s, JUDY AND MARY’s 10th single.
When it was released in October 1996, it was used as the opening theme for the TBS program “Pop-file,” and later became the song for Nissin Foods’ “Vegetable Soup Noodles” commercial.
In the live-action film “5 Centimeters per Second,” set for release in 2025 and depicting the year 1997, it’s featured as a song within the story, appearing in a scene where high schooler Kanae sings it at karaoke.
The lyrics capture a sparkling instant of youth, paired with a fast, exhilarating pop-rock sound.
And YUKI’s high, clear vocals convey the thrill of love and the brilliance of youth straight to the heart.
Give it a listen when you want to rekindle memories of a bittersweet first love.