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 that start with “po”
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Bo'
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- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “bu.” Handy for shiritori or playlist-making.
- Songs with titles that start with “ba.” Useful hints for karaoke or shiritori!
- Songs that start with “Be.” Perfect for shiritori, karaoke, and playlists!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with 'Mo'
- Compilation of Vocaloid songs whose titles start with “Pi”
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Bu'
- Masterpieces and popular songs by Boku no Lyric no Boyomi
- Songs with titles starting with 'bi' (such as Believe and Beautiful)
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Be”
Songs with titles starting with 'bo'. [Boku (I), Boy, Bouken (Adventure), etc.] (341–350)
Why not me?Misaka Saki
This song by Saki Misaka portrays the bittersweet feelings of gradually falling in love, even though you thought you were content just staying close as a friend.
With a clear, gentle voice, she expresses the conflict of wishing for the other person’s happiness while not wanting to see them with someone else.
Released digitally in February 2021, the track was also chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s romantic reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.” It’s sure to resonate with those who, despite knowing what would bring happiness, can’t let go, and who sense the other person’s feelings yet can’t bring themselves to speak up.
Our HeroNakajima Takui
A hero song I especially want to recommend to people who make music is “Bokura no Hero.” It’s a track by rock musician Takui Nakajima—also known for writing songs for Hello! Project idol groups—featured on his 2007 album “Boku wa Kimi no Omocha.” It’s an uplifting anthem distinguished by a pleasantly retro groove and rhyming in the chorus.
The lyrics, filled with respect for a beloved rock star, give you a push forward.
You’re wrapped in the preciousness of a hero—the kind of musician who always fires you up and keeps encouraging you.
To meNakajima Mika
Included on Mika Nakashima’s first self-produced album “I,” which was released on May 4, 2022.
The song we’re introducing here, “Boku ni wa,” was released digitally in advance of the album.
It’s crafted as a ballad that lets you fully savor Nakashima’s gentle, soulful vocals.
When singing this at karaoke, the most important point is, of course, how faithfully you can reproduce that voice and expressive delivery that really sinks into the heart.
The way you create contrast between the first half—centered on piano and vocals—and the singing after the backing track’s rhythm kicks in is also a part that will test the singer’s sensibility.
If you’re confident in your singing, this is a song you should definitely try.
I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika
A striking title and lyrics that pierce the heart—this is exactly what it means to be deeply moved.
The song is by Mika Nakashima, who is also active as an actress, and it was released in 2013 as her 38th single.
Hiromu Akita from the rock band amazarashi wrote and composed it.
Something trivial to others can be a deeply rooted struggle for the person going through it—things like that do happen, don’t they? When you don’t know where to put your feelings, this song might just catch them for you.
homesicknessNakajima Mika
A song produced by Tetsuya Komuro appeared in January 2024 as an insert track in the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM.
Mika Nakashima’s vocals beautifully convey profound emotions and nuanced states of mind.
As the title suggests, the song explores feelings for a distant place and a longing to return home, touching on the deep emotions and memories embedded there.
By bringing together Mika Nakashima—returning to the Gundam franchise in a new form for the first time in about 20 years—and Tetsuya Komuro’s music, the work takes on a special significance.
Before you watch the film, why not give this song a listen? It will surely help you experience the film’s world more deeply.
Our GoodbyeNogizaka 46
Since it’s the single released around the time Manatsu Akimoto graduated, some of you may find it especially memorable.
This is “Bokutachi no Sayonara,” a track included on the 32nd single “Hito wa Yume wo Nido Miru,” released in 2023.
As the title suggests, it portrays a heartbreaking farewell, and the more you listen, the more it pierces your heart and brings you to tears.
Perhaps you, too, have had to say goodbye to someone precious while carrying feelings like these.
With its relatively modest vocal range, it’s easy to sing.
boiler bugHisaishi Joe
In Spirited Away, it’s a somewhat suspicious-sounding piece that plays in Kamaji’s boiler room.
A lot of little soot sprites are working at his feet, and the music reflects their mysterious nature.
That said, Kamaji himself is plenty mysterious too (lol).
