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!
- Vocaloid songs that start with "ku"
- Songs with titles that start with “Gu.” Great for your karaoke selection!
- A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “pu.” Great for shiritori or picking songs!
- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ke”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
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- [For Women] Easy-to-Sing and Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Songs
- [Male and Female] A Compilation of Vocaloid Duet Songs [Also Great for Karaoke]
- For men with low voices: Songs that tend to score well at karaoke
A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tunes! (171–180)
On Christmas nightGReeeeN
A heartwarming Christmas classic spun by GReeeeN.
Released in December 2021 and included on the album “Bae By Tooth,” this song gently portrays the small joys of lovers on Christmas night.
Its enchanting lyrics evoke scenes of a quiet evening as snow falls, with a cityscape where two people walk side by side.
As they gaze at a Santa Claus displayed in a shop window, the image of the couple nestling together comes to life.
GReeeeN’s characteristically warm vocals and a melody brimming with the Christmas spirit wrap listeners in a cozy embrace.
How about giving it a listen during that special time spent with someone dear on Christmas night?
Overture to the opera “The Marriage of Figaro” / Tokyo Philharmonic OrchestraNodoka Okizawa
Nodoka Okisawa is attracting attention as a rising star in the world of classical music.
A native of Aomori Prefecture, she graduated at the top of her class from Tokyo University of the Arts before studying in Germany to further hone her craft.
Beginning with her historic win as the first woman to take first prize at the Tokyo International Music Competition in 2018, she went on to win the Besançon International Conductors’ Competition the following year.
She has showcased her talent by conducting leading orchestras in Japan and abroad, including the NHK Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Symphony Orchestra.
In 2022, she broadened her activities by conducting the opera The Marriage of Figaro at the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival.
Okisawa’s conducting combines delicacy with boldness, captivating audiences.
If you’re interested in classical music, why not attend a concert under her baton at least once?
Waltz of the Flowers (from The Nutcracker)Norichika Iimori
One of Japan’s leading conductors, Norichika Iimori serves as principal conductor and music director for a wide range of orchestras.
He has been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, receiving honors such as the New Artist Award at the 2006 Arts Festival.
Together with a German orchestra, he released the first complete set of Beethoven’s symphonies on CD by a Japanese conductor, and his performances have been selected among the NHK Symphony Orchestra’s Top 10 Concerts of the year—proof of his exceptional artistry.
He is also an accomplished cook, and his activities extend beyond the concert hall: he coached the conducting scenes for “Nodame Cantabile” and appeared as an orchestra conductor in the film “Departures.” He is highly recommended not only for those interested in classical music, but also for anyone who wants to follow leading figures in Japan’s music world.
crawlHakubi
Released in November 2024 by the Kyoto-based three-piece band Hakubi, this work pairs a driving guitar-rock sound with a declaration to live true to oneself.
It’s a track that captures the band’s determination to keep moving forward even while struggling.
The music video portrays someone pushing through a pool packed with people, visually expressing the song’s worldview.
If you’re longing to break free from the suffocation and loneliness of everyday life, this song will surely give you a gentle push forward.
qualiaUVERworld
This song centers on the special emotions born from encounters with people and the bonds we share.
It expresses the movements of the invisible “kokoro” (heart/spirit) that does not exist in the heart or brain, singing of profound feelings that words cannot fully convey.
Released in September 2010, it was used as the ending theme for the film version of Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
The piece is also praised as a work that showcases UVERworld’s musical range.
It’s a perfect song for weddings and receptions for couples who want to feel their bond with someone special, and it will deeply resonate with anime fans as well.
Collection of songs starting with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (181–190)
QUEENLiSA
LiSA, a female singer leading today’s anisong scene, continues to release songs consistently, and her vocals that evoke a rich sense of world-building are striking.
Her new track is “QUEEN.” Compared to her previous works, this piece leans even more heavily into rock.
Accordingly, the vocal lines are arranged closer to hard rock, making it quite demanding.
It’s a difficulty that can’t be masked with superficial tricks, so if you’re confident in your fundamental vocal skills—long tones, vibrato, volume, and overtones—definitely give it a try.
Crazy Party Night-Pumpkins Strike BackKyary Pamyu Pamyu
This piece expresses the fun of Halloween through music.
Released in September 2015, the song is characterized by a unique atmosphere that blends horror and cuteness.
The lyrics incorporate Halloween-themed elements like “sweets” and a “magical night,” creating a richly fantastical world.
In the music video, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and a group of zombies throw a party in eccentric costumes, resulting in a work where horror and a pop sensibility coexist.
Thanks to its catchy sound, it was widely used in 2024 as a track for twin dances during Halloween.
Embraced as a Halloween song, the work helped popularize and cement the genre of Halloween music within Japan’s music scene.