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!
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A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (51–60)
KissBAISER
This is BAISER’s first single released in July 1998, marking a fresh start after their lineup change.
Many fans were likely surprised by the dramatic shift from their early dark aesthetic to a lavish pop-rock sound richly colored by synthesizers.
The song expresses a single-minded love and possessiveness—the desire to protect a precious person seen in a dream—sung in YUKARI’s sweet, entwining vocals.
If you listen while harboring growing feelings for someone you love, you may find your emotions overlapping with the protagonist’s, making your heart burn even more intensely.
CRAZY DOCTORLOUDNESS
A signature masterpiece by LOUDNESS that electrifies with Akira Takasaki’s chiseled guitar riffs and Minoru Niihara’s soaring vocals! Though they once belonged to a Being-affiliated label, this 1984 track grips listeners from the opening machine-gun snare.
While complex rhythms and a jaw-dropping, virtuosic guitar solo strike sparks, the melody is astonishingly catchy.
That exquisite sense of balance is precisely the essence of a band that has battled on the world stage.
You can almost see the ground-shaking roar and unity of the crowd when this song kicks off live.
A truly legendary track that rewrote the history of Japanese heavy metal.
Clouds and GhostsYorushika
This song portrays the sorrow and poignancy of losing a loved one from the perspective of a protagonist who has become a ghost.
It delicately expresses the feelings of longing for a distant lover and the memories of places they shared, resonating deeply with listeners.
Included on Yorushika’s first mini-album, “Summer Grass Blocks the Way,” released in June 2017, it is a significant track that also inspired the band’s name.
The music video depicts the journey of a boy who has become a ghost through translucent, evocative animation.
It’s recommended for times when you want to be close to the grief of losing someone important or reflect on memories of the departed.
If you listen while looking up at the sky, it will surely seep into your heart.
quiet10-FEET
This is the song that was chosen for Toyota’s “Ractis” commercial and became the catalyst for many people to discover the band.
The track captures the restless urgency of youth and an inescapable sense of longing, carried by TAKUMA’s emotional vocals.
The sound that erupts from a gentle intro feels like it blows away all the pent-up haze in your heart.
Released in February 2006, it’s also included on the album “TWISTER.” The music video is a must-see too: it flips from serious expressions to the members gleefully playing Twister covered in lotion, brimming with their signature playful spirit.
When you’re stuck, lost in worry, this song just might give you the strong push you need.
Songs that start with “Ku”: a roundup. Perfect for word-chain games and karaoke song selection! (61–70)
Suite 'The Planets,' Op. 32 / Sendai Philharmonic OrchestraGen Ota
Conductor Gen Ota is drawing attention in the classical world as a young talent.
He graduated at the top of his class from Tokyo University of the Arts and currently serves as the principal conductor of the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra.
He specializes in large-scale symphonies, including Mahler and British music.
He had his first full-fledged conducting experience in his freshman year of university, which launched his career.
Among his notable recordings is a live album with the New Japan Philharmonic, Schubert: Symphony No.
8 (9) “The Great,” released in February 2021, whose taut, energetic performance created a major buzz.
In 2015, he won second prize and the Audience Prize at the Tokyo International Music Competition at the record-young age of 21.
His meticulously crafted music—often described as “refined and lucid”—may be perfect for those who want to savor the structural beauty of the works or feel the passion of a young maestro.
Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism
It’s a song that blends a heart-wrenching sense of longing with the strength to rise again and again.
This work portrays someone who, battered and bruised, holds the bond with their friends close to their heart, defies fate, and vows revenge.
Released in May 2021, the track is the theme song for the hugely popular TV anime Tokyo Revengers, so many of you may have heard it.
Its musical boldness was highly praised, earning the “Video of the Year” at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
When you’re taking on a challenge and feel like your spirit might break, listening to it will surely give you a strong push forward.
Queencard(G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE is a five-member South Korean girl group that debuted in 2018.
From their debut track “LATATA,” they have commanded overwhelming presence and have continued to release hit songs one after another.
Known for their strong self-production abilities, the members—led by leader Soyeon—personally handle songwriting, composition, and choreography.
In 2022, they took first place on numerous music shows with “TOMBOY,” and in 2023, “Queencard” garnered global attention.
Their dance skills are outstanding, and their performances—combining power and beauty—are a must-see.
They’re highly recommended for anyone who wants to fully experience the appeal of K-pop.