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.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Bo'. [Boku (I), Boy, Bouken (Adventure), etc.] (211–220)
I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO
A signature song by SHISHAMO that vividly captures the thrill of first love and the struggle of keeping a secret with fresh, lyrical imagery.
A breezy number marked by its memorable guitar riff, it was included on the album “SHISHAMO,” released in November 2013.
Its innocent lyrics resonated with listeners and sparked a revival hit on TikTok.
In November 2023, live footage from their performance at Nippon Budokan was released, drawing significant attention.
A cute pop tune recommended for anyone who wants to vividly relive the romantic feelings of their youth.
My halfSMAP
A maxi single released in 2011.
It has a mature, R&B-style melody, but it sees the person you love as a “part of yourself,” and I felt it sings about the feelings of love from one’s younger days.
They aren’t in a mutual relationship yet; it’s more like quietly nurturing their feelings in their heart.
Thinking of a lover or someone you like as a part of yourself may be a sensation unique to romantic love.
Body And SoulSPEED
Back then, the mere idea of elementary schoolers making a major debut was shocking.
Their vocals and dancing had a power you wouldn’t expect from grade school and junior high students.
I remember my heart racing every time SPEED appeared on TV.
Starting with their 1996 debut “Body And Soul,” I enjoyed watching them gradually grow up.
Even now as adults, their unwavering vocal prowess is truly overwhelming.
I am gazing at this sea.STU48
The hidden gem of the 48 Group active mainly around the Setouchi region, STU48’s Type B coupling track for the single “Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurai Nara” is this song, “Boku wa Kono Umi wo Nagameteiru.” It’s a sea-themed song, but since STU48 tours major ports with their “shipboard theater,” the group itself is practically a symbol of the sea! The lyrics sing of the sea’s comfort—how it heals me even in hard or sad times.
While it’s an orthodox idol tune, it somehow conveys the vastness of the ocean drifting in the background.
Highly recommended.
Songs with titles starting with “Bo.” [Boku (I), Boy, Bouken (Adventure), etc.] (221–230)
I want to brag.SUPER BEAVER
This warm mid-tempo ballad carries the wish to become someone a loved one can be proud of, sincerely chronicling effort, setbacks, and a resolve to embrace change.
Written and composed by guitarist Ryota Yanagisawa, its heartfelt melody and powerful message resonate deeply.
Released in October 2020 as the double A-side single “Toppa-kou / Jiman ni Naritai,” it was unveiled as the second single following the band’s return to a major label.
The song was also selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, drawing significant attention from anime fans.
It’s a track that gently supports those who care for someone and those striving toward their goals.
The place where we metSalyu
This is a digital single by Japanese singer Salyu, released in September 2019.
It’s a song written by Takeshi Kobayashi as the theme for the film “Go Away, Ultramarine,” starring Ryusei Yokohama.
I’ve introduced Salyu as a “female artist known for her high notes,” but she’s actually a singer whose charm lies more in a voice reminiscent of a boy’s before it changes.
She likely understands her own vocal qualities very well.
In the high-tone sections, her performance masterfully switches between her slightly distinctive falsetto and chest voice, depending on the expressive intent.
If you plan to sing it at karaoke, it’s best to study in advance which parts of the song use which type of voice.
Body And SoulSarah Vaughan
Composed in 1930 by Johnny Green, this piece is one of the best-known jazz standards and is popular for both instruments and vocals.
It belongs to the genre of torch songs, which sing of heartbreak, and it eloquently expresses a woman’s sorrow.
Jazz vocals are often not sung strictly according to the original melody; singers frequently add their own arrangements and create unique melodic lines.
Therefore, it may be easier to listen to and compare several versions before you sing it yourself.
