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!] (141–150)
Under the Big Onion ~ Distant FeelingsBakufū Slump
It’s likely the first song that comes to mind as a tear-jerking ballad from Bakufu Slump, a band more often associated with an energetic rock image.
The now-nostalgic setup of meeting a pen pal tugs at the heartstrings.
The scenery of Kudanshita, where the song is set, and the swelling feelings for the person they ultimately never met overlap to squeeze listeners’ hearts with melancholy.
Released as a single in October 1989, the track is actually a remake of a song included on the album “Shiawase.” It was also used as the theme song for the film “Battle Heater” and in commercials, leaving a lasting impression on many.
It’s an evergreen classic that brings back the bittersweet memories of youth.
OCEANB’z
An emotional ballad whose grand sound woven by piano and strings resonates deep in the heart.
It likens an unwavering resolve—to protect a loved one and overcome any hardship together—to the boundless expanse of the open sea.
Released in August 2005, the song richly colored the story as the theme for the drama “Umizaru: UMIZARU EVOLUTION,” and won Song of the Year at the 20th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
When you want to reaffirm the bond with someone precious, it will gently give you a push forward.
OWARINENE
Characterized by a sharp, aggressive sound that shakes up the hip-hop scene.
Released in June 2025, this work comes from NENE, also known as a member of Yurufuwa Gang.
The lyrics—charged with anger toward commercialism and copycat culture, and unwavering pride in hip-hop as an art form—leave a strong impression.
The dark beat crafted by Koshy heightens the tension.
Emotion pours out from the flow, the lyrics, and the sound—every part of it.
Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (151–160)
Swim! Taiyaki-kunMasato Shimon
This is a song by Masato Shimon that tells the story of a taiyaki who, fed up with its boring daily life and dreaming of freedom, runs away to the sea.
Released in December 1975, the song became a massive hit, topping the charts for 11 consecutive weeks as an insert song on the children’s program Hirake! Ponkikki.
Many listeners likely remember the taiyaki’s seafaring adventure set to a wistful melody—and its slightly bittersweet ending.
Through this piece, you can not only imagine the unique sight of a taiyaki setting out to sea, but also take the opportunity to think together with your child about the deeper question: What does freedom really mean?
Dancing UndeadTonbi × Natsuyama Yotsugi
A stylish, eerie, and highly addictive dance tune.
Created by Tonbi and Yotsugi Natsuyama, it was released in June 2025.
The swing-jazz-inspired sound is irresistibly rhythmic—it’ll make your body move before you know it.
The lyrics carry a message about breaking free from the dilemma between ideals and reality, and just keeping on dancing.
It’s a Vocaloid track that works both for vibing out and for deep analysis.
orbitTK from Ling tosite sigure
From the very beginning, “orbit” unfolds with a melancholic tone, and you might wonder, “Maybe this song doesn’t have any death growls?”—but sure enough, they come in solidly in the latter half.
The vocal range is A#3–G5, and as you’d expect from TK, the high notes are extremely lofty.
When singing, it’s fine to use mostly falsetto, but the key is to avoid letting it become a weak falsetto.
If you keep singing in a weak falsetto, you’ll run out of breath as you go, and you’ll barely be able to pull off the death growls that come after the stronger falsetto in the second half! It’s actually easier if you project both your falsetto and your death growls more strongly from the vocal cords than you think.
Also, one of TK’s charms lies in the spacing between words when delivering the lyrics.
If you sing each word carefully, the sense of poignancy deepens and your voice becomes even more beautiful.
Osaka LonelinessAimi Tanaka
Aimi Tanaka’s classic “Osaka Loneliness,” which was also used as the ending theme for the Osaka local TV show “Yasutomo no Itatte Shinken Desu,” is a kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) song rather than enka.
Its appeal lies in the brassy sound often heard in songs by Takajin Yashiki and Emiko Uenuma.
The vocal line is simple with a fair amount of rests, but there’s a spot near the end of the chorus where you sustain a long tone on the “n” sound.
Since the song is meant to be sung with strong volume throughout, instead of humming a pure “n,” it’s recommended to pronounce it closer to “u” while keeping the “n” quality.