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!
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Masterpieces with titles starting with 'A' (141–150)
ArikaMarushii
Marcy is a band that’s especially popular with Gen Z.
Released digitally in January 2023, this track is a gem of a ballad that was later included on the album Candle.
The word “Arika” in the title symbolizes the protagonist’s aching search for where happiness truly resides.
If you’ve ever found yourself looking for traces of someone even after a breakup, you’ll likely relate deeply.
Like the music video released in January 2023 featuring Nagi Hasegawa, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on a winter night.
For those who can’t help but wish to go back to those days, it may stay close to your heart and offer a cleansing release through tears.
footprint(s)Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster is a vocal group whose overwhelming singing ability moves listeners to the core.
Their 16th single, “Ashiato” (Footprints), released in September 2020, is a grand number penned by the members themselves that gives you the courage to keep moving forward even in times of uncertainty.
Its powerful lyrics, which seem to affirm their own journey, are perfect for looking back on the days spent with friends during graduation season, when everyone sets off on separate paths.
Written as the required piece for the Junior High School division of the NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition and also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” the song has become widely loved as a choral piece.
It’s a moving track we hope you’ll listen to when you want to send thanks and cheers for the future to the dear friends with whom you’ve laughed and supported each other along the way!
Blue Springback number
This rock number by back number is characterized by its strummed guitars and exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
While wrestling with one’s own shortcomings, the down-to-earth message of desperately trying to keep looking forward carries a heat that can ignite the listener’s heart.
Released in November 2012 as the band’s seventh single, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “High School Entrance Exam” starring Masami Nagasawa, and also drew attention as the band’s first self-produced work.
For high school students feeling the pressure of daily studies and club activities, why not turn to this song when you hit a wall and use it as strength to push through? It’s sure to rouse a discouraged heart.
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “A” (151–160)
My beloved, be prepared to die.Shinkai (Onmyo-za)
The leader of Onmyo-za, a band known as a “yokai heavy metal” act.
He’s the command center, handling bass, vocals, and writing and composing nearly all of their songs.
While Onmyo-za often performs anime songs, hearing Matatabi’s voice will surely bring the phrase “anison rock” to mind! His voice is fantastic; his greatest weapon is a powerful, deep low register that contrasts with main vocalist Kuroneko’s high tones.
Despite its depth, his voice is very easy to understand.
Matatabi is also famous for never stopping once he starts talking on stage.
With passionate MCs, a compelling delivery, and staging that makes full use of his height, he draws the audience in and builds the band’s world.
AnswerKafu
A song sung by the virtual singer KAF that we hope you’ll listen to when you’re struggling with questions that have no right answer and feel like you might come to a halt.
The lyrics by Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori gently affirm the dignity of moving forward while carrying doubt and anxiety.
It aired as the ending theme for the TV anime Black Clover starting in April 2020 and was included on the EP Hana to Kaitou, released in July of the same year.
Her distinctive voice stays close to your heart and draws out the strength to keep going.
This work teaches us that continuing to search for answers isn’t wrong in itself, and it’s sure to resonate especially with students agonizing over their future paths and club members suffering because their results haven’t matched their efforts.
Ashura-chanAdo
This work is a fast-paced rock number that also drew attention for being written and composed by Vocaloid producer Neru.
Ado’s vocal performance, skillfully switching between growls and falsetto, reveals something new every time you listen.
Released as a digital single in October 2021, it became widely known as the theme song for the seventh season of the TV drama Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon.
It was later included on the album Kyogen.
Its powerful lyrics, which evoke the strength to survive the rough seas of society, resonate deeply with modern listeners.
It’s perfect for when you want to blow away frustration or psych yourself up.
While it’s challenging to sing, if you can pull it off, it’s a track that can make you a hero.
Why not give it a try?
IBUMP OF CHICKEN
When you need the courage to choose your future, how about the powerful sound of BUMP OF CHICKEN? This track was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON.
Released for streaming in October 2025, the song was created with deep respect for the story’s world, as all the band members are fans of the original work.
As the title—meaning “myself”—suggests, the lyrics portray a mix of hope and impatience, while the exhilarating rock sound is sure to resonate with teens in the midst of their youth.
Give it a listen especially when you want to fire yourself up.