Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Great for karaoke and shiritori!
When you hear about songs whose titles start with “za,” what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Because it begins with a voiced consonant, some people may find it hard to form a clear image from the word.
Many songs that start with “za” include characters like 「残」 (zan) or the word “the” in their titles, and often feature passionate tunes or songs with poignant messages.
In this article, we’ve picked out songs across a wide range of genres—rock, pop, and more—that start with “za.”
Be sure to check out these numbers you can use for karaoke or even in word-chain games.
Songs whose titles start with “za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (1–10)
the NOISE (Contains a Samples of Into The Night)NEW!Le Sserafim × YOASOBI
LE SSERAFIM’s track “the NOISE (Contains a Samples of Into The Night),” a collaboration with YOASOBI’s iconic song “Yoru ni Kakeru,” is based on a piece that featured many high-register passages.
In this new song, the high notes and melodic leaps are toned down, making it easier to sing.
However, unlike the original’s straightforward, full-on on-beat feel, the vocal lines here are built primarily around a backbeat that most Japanese listeners don’t naturally perceive.
As a result, you’ll need to sing with a solid sense of the off-beat and groove.
The Naked King: My Beautiful LifeNEW!BIGMAMA
It’s BIGMAMA’s soulful rock tune that powerfully proclaims the strength to stand by your beliefs and the value of being true to yourself.
It was included on the EP “What a Beautiful Life,” released in May 2021.
Inspired by Andersen’s fairy tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” it highlights the importance of the courage to believe, rather than only to doubt.
The resolve to live a life without regrets pierces the heart, carried by Masato Kanai’s vocals and the sweeping resonance of the violin.
Give it a listen when you feel like you’re losing sight of who you are.
The wishNEW!Twice
Released in December 2024, this work by TWICE—a multinational girl group captivating the world with their adorable visuals and powerful performances—is a warm holiday song perfect for the winter season.
With motifs like candlelight, snow, and bells, the lyrics beautifully convey the importance of the present moment.
The message of “let’s stay together for the next ten years” stirs a desire to reaffirm bonds with those we cherish.
The gentle melody and the group’s vocals weave a sound that was also featured as the song for FamilyMart’s Christmas campaign commercial.
It’s a heartwarming ballad, perfect for spending a holy night with someone special.
lives remainingNEW!I wish it could stay midnight forever.
This is the song used as the ending theme for episode 2 of Chainsaw Man.
It’s a work by ZUTOMAYO (ZUTOMAYO: Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni), released in October 2022 as their 17th digital single.
The aggressive bassline explodes relentlessly, and the acceleration toward the latter half is breathtaking.
It meshes perfectly with the series’ intense storytelling.
Highly recommended when you want to immerse yourself in a tense, gripping sound.
THE REVONEW!Porno Graffitti
Since their debut, Porno Graffitti—driven by the duo of Akihito Okano and Haruichi Shindo—has led the rock scene.
Released in November 2025, this work was created as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON.
Centered on the theme of a “revolution in the mind,” its lyrics advocate the necessity of strategic errors—deliberately reframing negatives as positives—sending a powerful message that challenges existing values.
The song aligns with the characters of My Hero Academia, who strive to turn the impossible into reality.
It’s an anthem that cheers on everyone who continues to take on challenges.
The 5thNEW!＝LOVE
=LOVE is a female idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
The title track of their 10th single, released in December 2021, is an after-story told five years after the group’s second Christmas song, “Bokura no Seifuku Christmas,” which came out in 2017.
Through imagery like a ring on the ring finger and lovers nestled together in snowy landscapes, it portrays a special moment shared by two people who have grown up.
In the music video, where white costumes and illuminations look stunning, the members’ individual Christmas stories intertwine with dance scenes, and the choreography—polished down to the fingertips—leaves a strong impression.
With its dreamy sound that colors winter romance, it’s a romantic Christmas number.
The Christmas SongNEW!ISSA
This is an adult Christmas song released via streaming in November 2024 by ISSA, the vocalist of DA PUMP.
There’s a touching backstory: the song was originally co-written in a casual, playful session in 2001 with Hatake from Sharam Q at his private studio, and after a long 23 years, it has finally been officially released.
It’s a classic-style Christmas tune where ISSA’s rich, layered chorus work intertwines with Hatake’s lustrous guitar solo.
The roughly five-minute track is also slated to appear on ISSA’s solo album “I SING,” due out in March 2025.
Rather than showcasing intense dance moves, this work is filled with ISSA’s new approach that returns to the essence of singing itself—a lovely song you’ll want to listen to on a quiet winter night.