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.] (481–490)
Free Adventure of the Wild FlightHisaishi Joe
A single piece plays during the climax.
The scene mixes tension and fear that the airship might crash, expressed through dissonance and a back-and-forth riff.
Many classical music fans will know that the same technique is used in Erik Satie’s piano works.
Thanks to Joe Hisaishi’s distinctive choice of sounds, it strangely becomes a very approachable piece.
Songs with titles that start with 'bo' or 'bo-' sounds. [Boku (I), Boy, Bouken (Adventure), etc.] (491–500)
I thinkDomoto Koichi
This is a solo number by Koichi Domoto included on KinKi Kids’ first album, A album, released in 1996.
It was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s drama Silver Wolf: Strange Case Files, the first serial drama starring Koichi Domoto alone.
It’s a gentle midtempo song featuring his sweet, youthful vocals.
Omen of duskTerashima Tamiya
When you hear the word “twilight,” what kind of image comes to mind? Many people probably imagine the relaxed flow of time at dusk.
This song captures that twilight mood in a single track.
Its unhurried melody and softly blurred string tones feel wonderfully soothing.
It evokes the sense of the sky gradually growing darker, so be sure to give it a listen at dusk.
Elementary school children are passing by the road in front of my house again this morning.Imawano Kiyoshirō
This is a memorable song featuring Kiyoshiro Imawano’s warm voice and a melody tinged with melancholy.
The piece sings of childhood memories, the cityscape that has changed, and the realization that the one who has changed the most is oneself.
It expresses an attachment to the things that remain unchanged even as time passes.
It is included on the albums “Kanashii Kotobakkari” and “sings soul ballads,” and was released in November 2011.
It was also used as the theme song for a drama 23 years ago and is remembered by many as a nostalgic tune.
It’s a recommended track for times when you want to move between past and present and reflect on your own changes and growth.
twilightTeshima Aoi
This one has a mystical singing voice that makes you want to keep listening.
The relaxed melody and quiet, simple sound are incredibly pleasant to the ears! Like Tales from Earthsea with its serious atmosphere, this track also feels mysterious in its own way.
It’s the kind of song that lets you sink into a nostalgic mood, like walking through an empty town at dusk.
Be sure to pay attention to the lonely lyrics about being all alone, too.
VOICESNii Akino
This song, also used as the ending theme of Macross Plus, is VOICES, sung by Akino Arai.
It’s a mysterious piece that feels like you’ve wandered into a fantasy world.
The way the track unfolds, the choice and use of synthesizer sounds—all radiate Yoko Kanno’s signature style.
Akino Arai’s girlish vocals, as a labelmate, also perfectly match the song’s atmosphere.
Sketching on a boatMuramatsu Takatsugu
When the tide comes in, the path connecting the Marsh House and the world where Marnie lives becomes submerged by the sea.
Bridging that path is the “boat,” which appears repeatedly throughout the film.
While the many beautiful environments catch the eye, the presence of this boat is also deeply memorable.
Accompanied by a low, resonant orchestra and a recurring piano melody, it’s an enchanting piece of music.
