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Useful for song-title shiritori! A collection of songs whose titles start with “ze.”

In a song title shiritori game, it’s your turn with “ze”! What song would you answer next? In this article, we introduce songs with titles that start with “ze,” which can be handy for games like song title shiritori.

Many titles that start with “ze” begin with words written in kanji such as “zero” (ゼロ), “zen” (全), or “zetsu” (絶).

We’ve gathered tracks from various genres, including theme songs from hugely popular anime and numbers by popular idols, so be sure to check them out!

Helpful for song-title shiritori! A roundup of songs whose titles start with “ze” (1–10)

Clockwork WednesdayYoko Oginome

Here’s a song by Yoko Oginome that gently accompanies that slightly ennui-tinged Wednesday mood.

It tells the story of a protagonist who, as weekdays tick by like clockwork, thinks of the lover they’ll see on the weekend.

Her delicate, adorable vocals—so different from her powerful image—are truly captivating.

Released in November 1985 as the B-side to the smash hit single “Dancing Hero (Eat You Up),” this track presents a different facet from the A-side’s glamorous dance tune.

It’s perfect as background music for counting down the days to a fun weekend on your way home, or for a contemplative night in your own room.

ZenEBI

ZEN, released in 1994 by Susumu Yokota’s alias project Ebi.

Issued on a German label, it’s an album that captivated electronic music fans around the world.

What makes this work remarkable is how the undulating sound characteristic of acid techno melts into a calming, ambient resonance.

Track titles written with single Chinese characters like “Zen” and “Sky” guide listeners into an Eastern spiritual realm.

Close your eyes and surrender to the sound, and you’ll feel a strange yet soothing sense of weightlessness—as if your spirit is journeying through a vast cosmos.

You’ll find yourself drawn into techno’s profound, meditative side.

Absolute monarchyAmeyoshi

Absolute Monarchy – Hatsune Miku × Kasane Teto
Absolute monarchy Ameara

The Vocaloid version of a piece produced under the team name “Team Ohimesama-bu” for BocaDuo 2025.

A cool electronic number in which a story themed around “two queens” unfolds.

The feelings of noble, slightly arrogant princesses who believe their own rules are absolute are brilliantly expressed through the contrasting voices of Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto.

The back-and-forth between the two atop the powerful sound is like a stage play.

If you don’t want to bow to anyone and wish to become a stronger version of yourself, this song will surely stir your heart!

Useful for music-title shiritori! A roundup of songs whose titles start with “Ze” (11–20)

Absolutely no oneZYYG

ZYYG “Zettai ni Daremo” ~30th Anniversary ver~
Absolutely no one ZYYG

Many of you may remember it as the theme song for the anime SLAM DUNK, right? Released in 1995 by the Being-affiliated rock band ZYYG, this track marked the beginning of the anime’s second season.

Takayama Seiki’s powerful vocals and the heavy guitar riffs create a tough, hard-edged sound that really electrifies you.

The lyrics strikingly mirror Hanamichi Sakuragi’s stoic resolve after losing to Kainan and vowing to rise again.

When you feel like you’re about to be knocked down by something, listen to this song—it will fire you up with the message that “no one can take your place.” It might just help you find the resolve to face tomorrow.

A Clockwork DreamKeyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 “Clockwork Dream” Short Ver.
Clockwork Dream Keyakizaka46

It’s a song that vividly brings back a page of youth that everyone experiences—the farewell to a friend seen off on the station platform.

Sung by Keyakizaka46’s popular unit “Yui-chans,” this track was included on the single Glass wo Ware!, released in March 2018.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar delicately portray the distance between the city and one’s hometown, as well as a sense of loss for one’s dreams, as if a spring had suddenly unwound.

When you’re separated from your best friend and feel just a little lonely, this bittersweet yet warm melody may resonate in your heart.

It’s a work that softly stays by your side, as if to remind you that precious memories never fade, no matter how far apart you are.

0623FreeStyleSKY-HI

This is a freestyle rap by SKY-HI that straightforwardly embodies the back-and-forth known as a “beef” in hip-hop culture.

Created in just five days in June 2025 as a response to another track, the song rides a heavy beat to sharply raise issues about music consumed via social media and to convey an unwavering commitment to nurturing young talent.

Distilling a professional stance that engages with the essence of music even amid an extremely busy schedule, this work could be said to represent his philosophy itself.

If only I could remain at zeroOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – If Only I Could Stay at Zero [Official Live Video]
If Only I Could Stay at Zero - Official HIGE DANDism

A bittersweet ballad that captures the heartache of a long-distance relationship, it’s a song that truly resonates.

Included on the mini-album “MAN IN THE MIRROR,” released in June 2016, it conveys the woman’s feelings as a counterpart to the male-perspective track.

Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist, who, while counting down the days until she can see her lover, puts on a brave face saying, “As long as I can hear your voice, that’s enough.” Satoshi Fujiwara’s sweet, aching vocals blend with the piano’s timbre, creating a masterpiece that has been cherished by fans for years.

It’s a highly recommended song for those lonely nights when you miss someone important.