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.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Za'. Also recommended for karaoke and shiritori! (241–250)
Serves-You-Right Hotheaded GirlGO-BANG’S
Formed by classmates in Sapporo, this is a girls’ band centered around the powerful, high-energy vocalist Ms.
Moriwaka, who embodies what people back then would call a “genki mark” personality.
As you can hear, they’re brimming with unbridled, chaotic charm.
They went on to score more hits and stand as one of the most memorable representative girls’ bands.
The Other selfGRANRODEO
Anyway, its refreshing, fast-paced tune fits perfectly with the youth anime Kuroko’s Basketball, which is set around high school basketball.
It’s a song by the two-member music unit GRANRODEO, released in 2013 as their 20th single.
The passionate message—just keep pushing forward!—is quintessentially anime-song, isn’t it?
Zazen PunksGUMI&IA
This is a track by Potential 0 Producer that was just released in 2018.
From the very beginning, the lyrics line up words that let you rediscover the beauty of Japanese, making for an opening that really gets your heart racing.
The fusion of a punk rock-style melody with seemingly complex Japanese lyrics is striking, and it’s guaranteed to hype up both the singer and the listener.
Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (251–260)
the bloodthirsty princeGYZE
A three-piece melodic death metal band that is active not only in Japan but also overseas.
“the bloodthirsty prince” features intensely sorrowful melodies reminiscent of CHILDREN OF BODOM, and its melodic lines are exceptionally beautiful.
They are already signed to a major label, and even greater success is expected from them in the future.
Serves you right, you furious girl.Go Band’s
Released in April 1988, this was Go Band’s debut single, a group that blazed through an unprecedented band boom and left a major mark on the girl-band scene that followed.
Even now, their sound feels fresh and makes your heart dance.
Vocalist Moriwaka’s cute voice, bassist Yajima’s clear harmonies, and drummer Saitō’s powerful performance—each member’s character stood out in perfect balance.
The song was also used as the theme for Yomiuri TV’s variety show “Zamaa KANKAN!” so we heard it every day.
With the unadulterated sound of a three-piece band, lyrics that toy with men, and a vibe that’s nostalgic from every angle, it’s a track full of fond memories.
The proof of a decisionGolden Goose
The second track following the SE that opens their first full album.
It starts with metallic riffs, and a guitar solo appears in the latter half.
It gives a hard impression, but the vocal melody and sense of groove are unmistakably melodic hardcore.
The distinctive guitar phrasing is really cool.
The ForgottenGreen Day
A ballad used in the romantic fantasy film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
It was released in 2012 by the American rock band Green Day.
The track was a hit in countries such as Japan and the United Kingdom.