Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “O” often feature unique names—like those using characters meaning “dance” or “gold,” as well as Osaka-themed songs.
They also tend to be great for getting everyone fired up when singing! I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look some up.
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This is a list that might come in handy at such times: songs with titles that start with “O.” Use it when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘O’?” and also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with Titles Starting with 'O' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (61–70)
Always RemainToshinobu Kubota
A song by singer-songwriter Toshinobu Kubota, a leading figure in Japan’s R&B scene.
It depicts a warm love in which a cherished person transcends mere memories to live on forever in one’s heart.
The soulful vocals, expressing feelings that remain unchanged even when apart, melt gently into the slightly wistful air of autumn.
Released as a single from the album “As One” in November 2000, the track was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Hamidashi Keiji Jounetsu Kei.” A 2000s R&B ballad that tenderly embraces sentimental emotions.
I've come a long way, when I think about it.Kaientai
On an autumn evening, the cosmos swaying by the railroad crossing suddenly brings my hometown to mind.
It’s a song by Kaientai that conjures up such a nostalgic scene.
The lyrics by Tetsuya Takeda portray the very life of a protagonist who has left home: the future dreamed of at fourteen, the heartbreak experienced at twenty, and the present spent with family.
Its bittersweet longing for days gone by, along with the question of how far the road ahead will lead, deeply resonates with listeners.
Released as a single in September 1978, the song is also well-known as the theme for the film of the same name starring Tetsuya Takeda.
It’s a classic that perfectly suits an autumn night when you want to look back on your journey at a turning point in life.
ALL MY TRUE LOVESPEED
This is SPEED’s eighth single, which was chosen as the theme song for the 1998 FIVB Volleyball World Championship.
Many listeners at the time likely felt their hearts race with its powerful vocals and energetic sound.
Released in October 1998, the single topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for two consecutive weeks.
With lyrics that sing of unwavering, straightforward love, the song can be heard not only as an anthem for athletes striving for victory, but also as encouragement for anyone devoted to love or pursuing their dreams.
When you’re giving something your all or want to lift up someone important to you, listening to it is sure to give you a push forward!
I'm a popular kid.Shinnosuke Nohara
The voice actor for the protagonist Shinnosuke, Akiko Yajima, sings this song.
It was included on her debut single released in July 1993 and was used as the third opening theme for the TV anime.
With bold lyrics proclaiming herself a star, it feels like the song perfectly captures Shin-chan’s relentlessly cheerful personality.
Just listening to it brings to mind Shin-chan’s powerful, laid-back daily life.
This track became the first character-name single to break into the Oricon Top 10.
Give it a listen when you want to lift your mood, or when you want to feel energized without sweating the small stuff—just like Shin-chan.
It might also be fun to sing along together as a parent and child.
Memories of KobeRyotaro Sugi
A song by Ryotaro Sugi, who hails from Kobe.
It was released as a single in June 2002.
The following year, a newly recorded version was included on the mini-album “Omoide no Kobe ’03.” Set against Kobe’s scenery—places like Motomachi and the city of slopes—the lyrics portray a man’s poignant feelings as he reflects on a love that has passed.
The descriptive imagery is so vivid you can almost smell the sea breeze, stirring a sense of nostalgia in listeners.
Sugi’s rich, resonant voice blends with the beautiful melodies crafted by masters of the enka world, creating a deeply moving effect.
I’m a Popular Guy 25th MIXShinnosuke Nohara
It’s a super powerful track sung by Shinnosuke Nohara, the five-year-old who brings the storm.
Boasting that he’s a star, the lyrics perfectly capture Shin-chan’s carefree, easygoing personality.
This is a rearranged version of a song originally released in July 1993.
While preserving the fun of the original, the arrangement by Hyadain delivers a danceable sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
The track was used as the theme song for Crayon Shin-chan Gaiden: Alien vs.
Shinnosuke.
Don’t overthink it—give it a listen whenever you need a boost of energy.
Oh, Girl (The Sad Screen of My Heart)Southern All Stars
A gem of a ballad crafted by Southern All Stars.
It portrays, from a third-person perspective, a woman who single-mindedly continues to long for someone she can no longer meet.
The metaphor in the lyrics—that her sweet yet painful emotions are projected onto a screen—is truly superb.
This piece is included on the classic album “Southern All Stars,” released in January 1990, and was later featured on the best-of collection “Ballad 3: the album of LOVE.” Keisuke Kuwata’s wistful vocals and melody link exquisitely with the lonely, autumnal atmosphere, making it a masterpiece.