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Masterpieces with titles that start with 'A'

When you hear “songs with titles that start with A,” what songs come to mind?

If you can’t think of many, it turns out there are actually tons—words like “ai” (love) that often appear in lyrics and other universal terms lead to many songs when you do some research!

It seems there are quite a few ballads, too.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected and introduced songs whose titles start with A.

From timeless favorites to tracks by up-and-coming artists, you’ll find plenty of masterpieces.

Be sure to discover your own favorite “A” song!

Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “A” (91–100)

Asakusa KidBīto Takeshi

Beat Takeshi, a leading figure in Japan’s entertainment world who is also internationally acclaimed as a film director and actor.

This work is a song included on the landmark album—virtually synonymous with him—released in August 1986, with lyrics and music written by Takeshi himself.

It is sung as if speaking directly to the listener, set against the warm tones of an acoustic guitar, recalling his apprenticeship days in vaudeville theaters and the poor yet passionate youth he spent with his comrades.

The song was covered as the theme for the 2017 film “Hibana” and later carried its sensibility into Netflix films and musical dramas released thereafter.

It is sure to gently resonate with adults who have chased dreams and faced the walls of reality.

A classic you’ll want to listen to alone, quietly, on nights when your heart grows heavy after running through another long day.

That girl complex=LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 11th Single “That Girl Complex” [MV full]
That girl complex=LOVE

A work that vividly portrays the ache of not being able to become someone special to the person you love and the inferiority you feel when you compare yourself to someone else.

It’s the title track of their 11th single, released in May 2022, with Maika Sasaki serving as the solo center for the first time.

The song drew significant attention, reaching No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart and surpassing 10 million views on its music video.

Setting itself apart from straightforward, upbeat pop, its fragile yet serious worldview tightens around your heart.

If you listen when you’re anxious over an unrequited love and on the verge of losing yourself, its delicate vocals will gently stay by your wounded heart.

A gem of a heartbreak song that we highly recommend to anyone carrying the pain of earnest emotions.

I wonderDa-iCE

Da-iCE /「I wonder」Performance Video
I wonderDa-iCE

This is a track by Da-iCE, a group that captivates with overwhelming vocals and performance, released digitally in April 2024.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Kururi: Who Did I Fall in Love With?”, it sparked a huge buzz on social media.

It’s a top-tier pop song that rides on a fresh, urban sound to sing about the theme of searching for your true self within a colorful worldview.

The soaring sense of exhilaration that explodes in the chorus will take the energy of any event to the next level.

The catchy choreography—like operating a remote control—will make viewers want to imitate it.

It’s the perfect song for a school festival or cultural festival stage where everyone wants to come together and get hyped!

Blue NoteM!LK

M!LK – Aono Oto (Official Music Video)
Blue NoteM!LK

M!LK is a five-member vocal and dance group winning strong support from young people through their diverse activities.

Their single “Aono Oto,” released in July 2025, was selected as the tie-in song for the body care brand Sea Breeze’s commercial.

Set to a driving, high-energy sound, it carries an uplifting message that lets you feel youthful again and again.

Its impression is one of summer sparkle and the exhilarating sensation of sprinting ahead with your friends, while the choral, sing-along feel of the chorus will further amplify the excitement of any competition.

It’s a perfect track for school sports days and athletic festivals—one that powerfully pushes students giving their all in events like sprints and relays.

ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「ANTENNA」Official Music Video
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE

An energetic band sound that cranks up the excitement of a sports day to the max.

The melody woven by vocalist Motoki Omori will move your heart.

Portraying the will to press forward while carrying anxiety, this song by the hugely popular Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was also selected as the support song for Japan’s national team in Fuji TV’s “FIVB Paris Olympic Qualifiers / World Cup Volleyball 2023.” It’s the perfect BGM for those moments when you give your all in pursuit of victory.

A masterpiece with an overwhelming sense of scale, worthy of the passion of sports.

I prayPUSHIM

PUSHIM – I pray (Official Music Video)
I prayPUSHIM

PUSHIM, known as a leading figure in Japan’s reggae scene, is a singer from Osaka Prefecture.

She began performing locally in 1995 and established a style centered on reggae while incorporating soul and other influences.

She made her major-label debut with the single “Brand New Day,” released in June 1999.

She has delivered numerous classics, including “I pray,” which was used as a TV program’s ending theme.

In 2010, she received high acclaim, including a nomination for Best Reggae Video at the MTV music awards.

With sounds honed through repeated recordings in Jamaica and her overwhelming vocal prowess, she is called the Queen of Reggae.

It’s also wonderful that her younger sister, YOUNGSHIM, is a singer as well.

She’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to revel in a powerful singing voice!

AgainWANIMA

WANIMA “Again” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
AgainWANIMA

How about some melodic hardcore that fills you with motivation and energy as you listen? It’s a song by WANIMA, a rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture.

This track captivates with its exhilarating, fast-paced sound and lyrics carrying a message to stand up again and again.

It’s the first track on the single “Good Job!!,” released in March 2019, and was written as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Maison de Police.” The chorus has an open, liberating melody that’s very easy to remember, making it perfect for a big sing-along with your team.

Its powerful spirit of moving forward while looking back on the past will ignite the hearts of children heading into competition.

It’s a perfect fit for the challenge of a sports day, so be sure to use it to fire up your cheers.