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!] (41–50)
OrangeLittle Corgi Club
Little Corgi Club is a three-piece rock band formed in Gifu Prefecture in 2020.
Shortly after they began performing, they won ROJACK for COUNTDOWN JAPAN 20/21, drawing attention for their talent.
Their biggest appeal lies in their music: a driving, exhilarating sound paired with the gentle vocals of Hirotaka Ota.
Starting with their 2020 self-produced CD Orange, their music conveys warmth within its raw energy—once you hear it, it grabs your heart and won’t let go!
Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (51–60)
I'm going to Tokyo.Ikuzo Yoshi
Yoshi Ikuzo is a singer who transcends the boundaries of enka, showcasing a wide range of talents from comic songs to rap.
He is a singer-songwriter from Aomori Prefecture.
He relaunched his career under the name Yoshi Ikuzo in 1977 and drew attention with “Ore wa Zettai! Presley,” a song he wrote and composed himself.
He went on to release numerous universally known hits, including “Ora Tokyo sa Iguda,” which became a social phenomenon, “Yukiguni,” which topped the Oricon charts in 1986 and won the Japan Record Award Gold Prize, and “Sake yo.” As a composer, his talent is also well established—for instance, “Tsugaru Heiya,” which he provided to Masao Sen, became a hit.
From songs that touch the heart to ones that make you laugh, he’s recommended for anyone who wants to experience music full of humanity.
Onomatopoeia ISLANDTatsuro Yamashita
A heartwarming number by Tatsuro Yamashita that fuses the glittering allure and refined sensibility of city pop.
Released for streaming in September 2025, it was selected as the theme song for the Netflix series “Pokémon Concierge.” The lyrics gently wrap the listener in the joy of finding a cherished presence long sought after.
Onomatopoeic expressions are sprinkled throughout, vividly painting the scenery of an island paradise.
The stop-motion music video featuring 16 Pokémon is also a must-see.
When your heart feels a little tired, this song is sure to soothe you.
We're the Yokai Humans! — What's wrong with aiming to become human?DOTAMA
This piece is the theme song for the anime “Oretatcha Yokai Ningen,” which aired starting in October 2017.
It’s a track that layers a rap by DOTAMA over the song “Yokai Ningen Bem,” resulting in a dance number with a hard-edged, addictive beat.
The lyrics, expressing the earnest cries of monsters who long to become human with modern language and humor, recreate the slightly dark atmosphere of the original.
It’s perfect as background music for a Halloween party.
OrangeGReeeeN
A love song by GReeeeN is just the thing to listen to on an autumn evening.
Released in April 2012, it also became familiar as the song for Shiseido’s SEA BREEZE commercial.
You can almost see the bittersweet scene of waiting for your crush on a schoolyard bathed in sunset, heart pounding, or gazing at their figure glowing orange from behind.
That straightforward feeling of thinking about someone so much it hurts races through our hearts on a fresh, up-tempo sound.
It’s a song that gives you a gentle push when you want to confess your feelings but can’t quite find the courage.
ON & OFFRIP SLYME
A track by RIP SLYME, known as key figures who helped bring Japanese hip-hop into the mainstream.
Featured on the classic album “Masterpiece,” released in November 2004, its funky beat—sampling a Keith Mansfield tune—carries a mellow, laid-back autumn vibe.
The lyrics, themed around switching between work and private life—on and off in everyday routines—seem to resonate with the slightly sentimental mood that follows the end of summer.
It’s a playful hip-hop tune perfect for an autumn night when, amid busy days, you want to reclaim a bit of time just for yourself.
a washed-up cooking showKaterazawa
This is a Vocaloid track that will make you laugh out loud with its nonstop, surreal twists.
It’s a number released by Vocaloid producer Katerazawa in August 2025.
Set on a cooking show, it introduces delicious-looking dishes, yet for some reason the finished result is something completely different—an outrageously imaginative concept.
The snappy back-and-forth between Kasane Teto and Hatsune Miku amps up the fun of the piece.
The combo of catchy, upbeat sounds and humorous lyrics is top-notch! It’s the perfect song to listen to when you just want to laugh without thinking about anything.