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"
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- A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
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- 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'
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Songs that start with “Ku.” Great for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (31–40)
The whale is listening.Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
@okaitsu0936 #WithMotherSong of the Moon — May Song: “The Whale Is Listening 🐳”#WithMother#OkaItsuTsukika
♪ Original song – yoshi_ – okaitsu🌈✨ & Kazumuoniisan
A gentle ballad that feels very soothing, NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” Song of May 2024, “Kujira ga Kiiteiru” (The Whale Is Listening), is written and composed by Beautiful Hummingbird.
Beautiful Hummingbird is a duo consisting of vocalist Mitsuko Koike and guitarist Nobuaki Tabata.
With lyrics that depict the way sounds of nature connect—such as “the whale, the frog, and the wind are listening”—and a tender melody, the song gives a sense that everyone is connected.
The animation is by picture-book and animation artist Osamu Sakai, whose warm, picture-book-like visuals further enhance the song’s world.
Fruit TarōYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
A whole bunch of different “Taros”—like Peach Taro, Banana Taro, Strawberry Taro, and Cherry Taro—show up, jostle each other shoulder to shoulder, and end up in tears.
Those tears mix together to become mixed juice and special juice in this energetic and humorous song.
This is “Kudamono Taro,” which appeared as the May 2022 monthly song on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics and illustrations are by picture-book author Yume Okuhara, and the composition is by BearGround, also known for the music in the puppet show “Garapiko Pu.” With its vividly colorful visuals and upbeat, fun melody, it’s a track that really grabs children’s hearts!
Camphor Tree — Blown by 500 Years of Wind —Masaharu Fukuyama
This work centers on a camphor tree in Nagasaki that survived the atomic bombing and continues to live today.
Spanning 500 years, it embodies the resilience of life that has endured a harsh history, expressed through Masaharu Fukuyama’s steadfast, resonant vocals.
The piece is a rearrangement of a track included on the album “HUMAN,” released in April 2014, newly orchestrated with chorus after roughly eleven years.
Its majestic sonority evokes an even deeper prayer for peace.
It’s also wonderful to feel the power of music in the fact that a portion of the proceeds from this work will be donated to a fund for preserving A-bombed trees.
It is a masterpiece that stirs thoughts of history, gives us strength to face tomorrow, and leaves a lasting mark on the heart.
Crazy Moon ~You Are Invincible~storm
One of Arashi’s signature songs, this 80s-style dance number features an energetic sound and sharp choreography.
Set to an up-tempo beat, it’s a pop tune that sings of invincible strength and a positive message.
Released in May 2009 as part of the double A-side single “Ashita no Kioku / Crazy Moon ~Kimi wa Muteki~,” it was used in a commercial for KOSÉ’s cosmetics brand Esprique Precious.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you need a boost or before taking on a challenge.
Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa
It feels like the acceleration is painting a vivid rainbow! The duo Tackey & Tsubasa, formed by Hideaki Takizawa and Tsubasa Imai, released this song as their eighth single in 2007.
It was the opening theme for the beloved anime One Piece.
With a powerful message that makes you feel like you can break through even the reality before your eyes, and an up-tempo sound that signals the start of an adventure, it’s absolutely thrilling! The song reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, and in episode 303 of the anime, the two even make a humorous cameo within the story.
It’s the perfect number for taking a new step with your friends or when you want to lift your spirits.
Songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (41–50)
Club CassiopeiaNayutan Alien
A passionate dance rock number with a nostalgic kayōkyoku flavor.
“Club Cassiopeia” by Nayutan Seijin is a track included on the album “Object V from Planet Nayutan,” released in July 2025, roughly five years after the previous work.
Set to a rhythmic sound, it sings of the sparkle of a love that’s catching fire.
Many listeners will likely relate to a romance you can’t escape—one that hints at pain lingering after the sweet moments.
Suite “Ran”Bi Kyo Ran
Bi Kyo Ran, the band nicknamed the “Japanese King Crimson” in Japan’s progressive rock scene.
Their true essence is captured in the epic track included on the 1983 classic Parallax.
It’s an expansive suite that takes up the entire B-side of the album, conveying the band’s ambitious mindset at the time—fascinating to hear.
The sound woven by heavy guitars and lyrical violin showcases a striking contrast between stillness and motion, and its Oriental overtones create a unique sense of tension.
This piece offers an experience like being swept into a vortex where madness and silence intersect.
When you want to immerse yourself in a long, meticulously constructed composition, be sure to give it a listen!