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! (21–30)
The WolfKento Kaku
It’s a passionately energetic number performed under the character name voiced by actor Kento Kaku.
Featured as an insert song in the August 2025 release “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Glamorous! Scorching Kasukabe Dancers,” it added a dazzling touch to the story.
The unique production background—where the director personally penned the lyrics—radiates a deep affection for the work.
Blending Indian musical elements with rock and pop beats, the track brims with a charm that makes your heart and body want to dance.
Why not give it a listen when you want to relive the excitement of the film or boost your spirits?
The MoonSakura Fujiwara
This number sung by singer-songwriter Sakura Fujiwara was written as the theme song for the theatrical anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II — Handou.
It was released digitally in February 2018 and later included on the mini-album “green,” which came out in June of the same year.
Its airy sound blends with her smoky, gentle vocals to draw you into its world.
The lyrics, portraying the conflict and sorrow of people who miss each other and end up hurting one another for the sake of their own sense of justice, seem to transcend the story itself and pose deep questions to our hearts.
It’s a sentimental track that makes you want to listen closely.
The Everlasting Guilty CrownEGOIST
A sound that fuses high-speed trance and rock and stirs the soul—this is an EGOIST track.
Released in March 2012 as the theme song for the second cour of the hugely popular anime Guilty Crown.
Carried by ryo’s exhilarating, fast-paced beats, chelly’s clear, crystalline vocals resound throughout.
The lyrics seem to convey the protagonist’s heartrending resolve: bearing the crown of sin and choosing to fight in solitude.
It’s a song that, when you listen at the moment your heart feels like it might break, can fill you with the courage to rise once more.
The NovemberistStraightener
It’s a masterpiece whose aching guitar riff and faintly melancholy sound resonate deep in your heart.
The world of lyrics penned in English seems to capture the seasonal shift from deepening autumn toward winter and the bittersweet feelings it brings, doesn’t it? You can almost see a quiet scene unfold before you—someone lost in thought as time gently slips by.
This track opens the album “Dear Deadman,” released in March 2006.
Rather than focusing only on the meaning of the words, it might be nice to simply surrender yourself to the atmosphere woven by Atsushi Horie’s vocals and the refined performance.
It’s a perfect piece for a night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
granularityCreepHyp
These days it’s easier than ever to explore different genres, but I think J-rock fans remain as passionate as ever.
For junior high school students who love J-rock, I recommend “Zarameki” by CreepHyp.
The song has a cohesive feel reminiscent of indie rock and dream pop, with gently undulating melodies throughout.
As a cutting-edge J-rock track, it might be the perfect song for trend-savvy junior high students.
THE WAR SONGTatsuro Yamashita
This is a track by Tatsuro Yamashita that sings a prayer for a world without conflict, set to an uplifting blend of funk and soul.
Released in April 1986, it appears on the masterpiece “POCKET MUSIC,” which won the Excellence Album Award at the 28th Japan Record Awards.
While it takes on the heavy theme of “war,” what comes through is not a narrow focus on national interest, but a powerful wish for a future of coexistence for the entire planet.
Rather than sorrow or despair, it radiates a hopeful, vigorous energy that stirs the listener’s heart.
It may prompt us to reflect anew on just how precious our ordinary, peaceful daily lives truly are.
Zankyo SankaAimer
Aimer’s rich, husky vocals blend brilliantly with the dazzling yet tense world of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.
The lyrics, which sing of overcoming past pain and stepping boldly into the future, stir the hearts of listeners.
Released in January 2022 as the lead track of the double A-side single “Zankyo Sanka / Asa ga Kuru,” the song drew major attention as the opening theme for the TV anime and topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks.
Its exhilarating, fast-paced sound has also become a staple for brass bands cheering on high school baseball players at the summer Koshien tournament, serving as an anthem of encouragement that empowers many with a wish for victory.