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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, Bōken (Adventure), etc.] (471–480)

My circumstancesMy Hair is Bad

Just like “From Now On,” which is almost always played live, the tracks in their catalog that adopt a poetry-reading-like approach are striking—and this song gives a similar impression, doesn’t it? The way words are tossed out in an even, matter-of-fact manner against a backdrop of noise is overwhelming.

Bottom linePEARL

Included on the 1988 album Century Toys.

A four-piece rock band formed in 1984.

The band was formed around Naomi Tamura, who also works as a solo singer.

At one point, due to member departures, it seemed the band had vanished with only Tamura remaining, but it later made a comeback with new members.

Bonzo Goes To BitburgRamones

Ramones – Bonzo Goes To Bitburg (Official Audio)
Bonzo Goes To BitburgRamones

A symbol of NY punk, the Ramones released this high-octane number as a single in 1985.

The track was included on the following year’s album “Animal Boy,” and in 2003 it was also used as a featured song in the American film “School of Rock.” If you’ve seen the movie, you might feel a surge of energy remembering the scene where the kids stride confidently into the battle of the bands!

Sky of OblivionSADS

SADS’s fourth single was used as the theme song for the TBS drama Ikebukuro West Gate Park in 2000 and became a major hit.

It is characterized by Kiyoharu’s distinctive vocals and a sound that incorporates elements of heavy rock and glam rock.

The song features profound lyrics filled with themes of loneliness, introspection, and self-reliance.

The calm resolve in the face of adversity and the inner strength conveyed by the lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.

Why not listen to this track and trust your own voice as you move forward in life?

bottleorange pekoe

A track from their first album, Organic Plastic Music, released in 2002.

The vocals by Tomoko Nagashima will move your heart.

Even though it would be so much easier if you just forgot, you still can’t bring yourself to let go…! Heartbreak can be that painful, right? So don’t put on a brave face—listen to this song and have a good cry.

Okay?

Songs with titles starting with 'Bo'. [Boku (I), Boy, Bouken (Adventure), etc.] (481–490)

BoteTakkyu Ishino

A track from a compilation album released by Deviant Records in 1997.

Looking back now, what a stellar lineup: Ken Ishii, Boom Boom Satellites, Q’hey, Yoshinori Sunahara, Rei Harakami, and even DJ Krush are all on it.

The track’s style is old-school techno that doesn’t chase trends, even considering the context of the time.

Around this period, techno started to calm down a bit, and minimal began to catch on around the world.

Our Miracleμ’s

[SIFAS] μ’s “That Is Our Miracle” MV
Our Miracleμ's

A song by the idol group μ’s, known from the smash-hit TV anime Love Live!.

Chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the anime, it was also performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a hugely popular anime song that’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when sung with full energy.

It’s the perfect upbeat track that makes you want to dance as the weather turns colder.