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, Bōken (Adventure), etc.] (301–310)
BOHBO No.5Sazan Ōrusutāzu
This song by Southern All Stars is a playful track packed with erotic wordplay and social satire.
It features rhythmic lyrics and a groovy sound that’s sure to lift your spirits.
Released in July 2005, it was also used in a Toyota commercial.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s perfect for moments when you want to get everyone pumped up.
Hop on the upbeat rhythm, sing and dance your heart out, and have fun—your mood is guaranteed to soar!
YearningSazan Ōrusutāzu
A masterpiece by Southern All Stars that portrays a poignant love and the pain of parting.
Set to a nostalgic melody, Keisuke Kuwata’s delicate words and the band’s wistful sound resonate deeply.
The lyrics and imagery are beautiful no matter which lines you take.
Included on the album “Yoni Manyo no Hana ga Saku Nari,” released in September 1992, it topped the Oricon Weekly Ranking for four consecutive weeks.
In the Reiwa era, many may have heard it as a UNIQLO commercial song.
It’s a ballad you’ll want to listen to when healing from heartbreak or trying to move past a farewell with someone important.
Bon-giri Love SongSazan Ōrusutāzu
A single packed with a fresh musical experience that colors the Japanese summer.
Released in July 2023, this work drew attention as the first installment commemorating Southern All Stars’ 45th anniversary.
With its fantastical sound and lyrics, it captivates listeners.
The lyrics, themed around Bon Odori, depict the bustle of summer festivals, romance, and lively gathering places.
The distinctive worldview that fuses Japanese tradition with Western culture is brimming with the unique charm of Southern All Stars.
It’s a song that makes you want to dance together and have fun, feeling the lively Bon Odori nights of summer and the romances that blossom there.
My little worrySatomitsu & Za Toiretzu
It’s a song about a boy who feels embarrassed to use a stall at school.
The lyrics are unique, with rhymes and homophones.
The pop chord progression, guitar tones, and gentle vocals make it really pleasant to listen to.
BO Chille (riot)Za Kuromaniyonzu
The 19th single, “Bo-doh Child (BO CHILE),” released in November 2020.
Over a snappy snare, Hiroto Kōmoto unleashes a long blues harp solo.
From an intro so satisfying you wish it could go on forever, it bursts into lyrics, melody, and beats worthy of the bold title.
Kōmoto’s performance—aggressive and punk to a degree unbelievable for someone who was 57 at the time of release—commands admiration.
It’s an energetic track by The Cro-Magnons that, in the best sense, refuses to “evolve.”
Christmas in Our Townshikuramen
Ciclamen is a 3-MC pop unit formed in Tokyo.
“Bokura no Machi no Christmas” is a track included on their 2011 album Surume 3.
For a slightly later generation, it’s a song we’d also recommend to fans of Very Good Man (ベリーグッドマン).
Its bright, bouncy sound evokes the festive streets of Christmas and really livens up any karaoke session! The lyrics are a bit embarrassingly cheesy—the kind that might make you blush—but that’s exactly what makes them great.
It’s perfect for sharing a moment of appreciation after a year of hard work or for spending a fun Christmas day.
Overflowing with a happy vibe, the chorus is ideal for everyone to sing along together!
Forgetful Rendezvousjigu
It’s characterized by the abundant use of electronic sounds.
The way the title phrase is thrust in at key moments, almost to excess, and the rhyme-packed, bouncy lyrics make it a playful track.
It’s a song that shines with a sense of fun—you’ll enjoy listening to it and singing along.
It really makes you want to listen at night.
