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Songs with titles that start with “bo.” [Boku (I), boy, adventure, etc.]

There are times when you want to find “songs that start with a certain hiragana,” like for “shiritori karaoke,” where you link songs together like the word game shiritori, “song-title shiritori,” where you restrict yourself to track titles, or even when making a playlist themed around the 50 Japanese syllables.

In this article, we’ll focus on songs that start with “bo” (ぼ) and introduce some selections!

You probably don’t usually search for music by the first hiragana of the title, but that’s exactly why it can lead you to songs you wouldn’t normally come across.

Be sure to check out this article and see if you can discover a new favorite track.

Songs with titles starting with 'Bo'. [Boku (I), Boy, Bouken (Adventure), etc.] (111–120)

weBUGY CRAXONE

BUGY CRAXONE “Bokutachi Watashitachi” Music Video
weBUGY CRAXONE

This band is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Unlike the edgy, dangerous sound of their early days, lately they’ve been putting out a lot of catchy pop songs.

Because they’ve been together for 20 years, their lyrics often jolt you in the best way and give you a supportive push—this is a band that really moves you.

Telephoto MarchBUMP OF CHICKEN

This is a song I want to listen to when I’m giving it my all or when I can’t afford to lose.

It’s a cheer song for everyone moving forward.

Let’s receive its encouragement.

The repeated phrase “Let’s go” is shouted with full force, making you feel powered up.

The melody is fast and exhilarating, giving a sense of speed and pushing you to stay positive.

It was released in July 2018 and was used as the commercial song for Yo-kai Watch World.

Songs with titles that start with “Bo” or “Boku/Boy/Bouken,” etc. (121–130)

I wither.Baby Leaf

Baby Leaf / I Wither. [Music Video]
I wither.Baby Leaf

The moment I heard the chorus, I was electrified.

The powerful vocals almost moved me to tears.

It’s a song that portrays someone reaching out and refusing to give up, even while feeling uncertain about the distance between people.

They have so many wonderful songs, but it seems they’ve disbanded.

Please check out their other tracks as well.

My SongBabysitter

BabySitter – My Song (Music Video)
My SongBabysitter

The girls’ pop band BabySitter’s song “Boku no Uta” is a track that lifts people’s spirits and helps them look forward.

We all sometimes feel a sense of emptiness or wonder, “What am I living for?”—perhaps you, too, have had those nights when you sink into deep gloom and overthink things.

This song seems to speak for those feelings, and it will likely resonate especially with anyone feeling down after a breakup.

It’s a song that helps you take the next step forward.

The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyBank Band

Bank Band “The Reason We Go on a Journey” from ap bank fes ’12 Fund for Japan
The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyBank Band

Bank Band is a special group formed around Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children and music producer Takeshi Kobayashi, joined by a variety of members.

They are also known for performing a wide range of covers live, and this song is a cover of a track by Kenji Ozawa.

Since the original was used in a JR West commercial, the song already carries a strong image of travel, but Sakurai’s vocals seem to further highlight its refreshing atmosphere.

The content, which conveys a breezy, full-body sense of wind and the exhilaration of setting off on a journey, seems like a perfect fit for a motorcycle trip.

VolcanoBrave Lion

Brave Lion – Volcano JAPAN SKA
VolcanoBrave Lion

BRAVE LION is a band formed in 2001 that plays reggae and ska.

They embody the core of Jamaican music, from the laid-back vibe of reggae to the light, buoyant feel of ska.

Their commitment to sounds that evoke Jamaica is another highlight, conveying a deep love for the island.

In 2022—more than 20 years after forming—they released their first full-length album, and this unhurried, easygoing pace seems to be part of the band’s charm.

I’m a prisoner of rock ’n’ roll.Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Detroit Medley, Tempe 1980
I’m a prisoner of rock ’n’ roll.Bruce Springsteen

The encore at Bruce’s concerts in his younger days, which stretched to three or four hours, was the Detroit Medley, a set of Motown songs from the ’60s that he loved in his youth.

Building from Do You Love Me to Twist and Shout and reaching a fever pitch, the concert closed with him shouting these words.