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 that start with “Bo.” [Boku (I), Boy, Bōken (Adventure), etc.] (51–60)
To meEXILE
This work stands out for its introspective lyrics, written like a letter to oneself.
It’s a mid-tempo ballad wrapped in a warm, piano-centered sound, and the more you listen, the more ATSUSHI’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate deep in your heart.
Even as it questions, “Will I be able to love someone again?”—a message addressed to a self made timid by love—it chooses once more to embrace love, which is truly beautiful.
Included on the ballad best album EXILE BALLAD BEST released in December 2008, it was used as the theme song for the film The Triumphant Return of General Rouge and as a corporate CM song for Pfizer.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on nights when you wish to face yourself slowly, or when you’re feeling lost.
Bob LennonUrasawa Naoki
It’s a folk-rock song that brings back nostalgic memories—like the smell of curry drifting in from somewhere on the way home at twilight.
Sung by Naoki Urasawa, a master of the manga world, it was included on his 2008 album “A Man of Half a Century.” It’s also known as a song closely tied to the 20th Century Boys film series, used as an in-story track, and its sound feels like it turns the childhood scenes and emotions within the story directly into music, making your heart swell.
Give it a listen when you want to reminisce and sink into a sentimental mood.
stick figureRADWIMPS
Included on the album “Ningen Kaika,” released in November 2016, this song is a beautiful piano-centered ballad that opens with a shocking confession: the singer admits they are not human.
The earnest lyrics portray someone struggling with their differences yet striving to remain human, resonating deeply with listeners.
It was later chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Frankenstein’s Love,” becoming the band’s first drama tie-in and drawing wide attention.
Showcasing Yojiro Noda’s delicate expressive power, this track is best hummed not with flashy vocals but with an awareness of conveying the loneliness and prayer embedded in the words.
Give it a listen on nights when your sense of identity feels unsteady, or when you want to quietly face yourself.
I’m Pegasus, you’re Polaris.MISIA
It’s a song that gently teaches you that true strength lies in holding an unwavering wish in your heart.
Above all, its appeal is the deeply empathetic message—MISIA herself wrote the lyrics after reading the script.
By likening the “Polaris” to an unshakable guiding star, it sings of profound love for a precious presence.
The dynamics are breathtaking, unfolding from delicate vocals to overwhelming power over grand strings.
Released in February 2014, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “S: The Last Policeman,” and it’s also included on the album NEW MORNING.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to when you need a push amid uncertainty or when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important.
Songs with titles that start with 'Bo' or 'Bo-'. [Boku (I), Boy, Bōken (Adventure), etc.] (61–70)
We Were AngelsKageyama Hironobu
Hironobu Kageyama has moved listeners with his soulful vocals across numerous anime works.
While he’s best known for fiery rock numbers, did you know he’s also highly regarded for wistful mid-tempo ballads? With that in mind, here’s a recommended track: this song, used as the latter ending theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball Z.
Included on a single released in November 1993, it’s a masterpiece that gently enveloped the story’s climax.
The swell toward the chorus is moving, yet the overall range is modest and the melody relaxed, making it perfect when you’re tired of high-intensity songs.
Sing it with rich emotion as you reminisce about those days spent in front of the TV in the early evening.
Our riddlesTsunomaki Watame
VTuber Tsunomaki Watame, who’s loved for her sheep-themed character and assured vocal prowess.
Her digital single “Bokura no Nazo Nazo,” released in December 2025, is a brisk, exhilarating pop-rock tune produced by Akita Horie that feels great to listen to.
The lyrics liken the importance of continuing to ask questions in a world without absolute answers to a riddle, something many listeners will probably relate to their own unresolved, day-to-day worries.
With luxurious guest vocals from her Hololive peers—such as Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei—the choral parts add to a festive, impactful atmosphere.
It’s a playful, positivity-charged track I’d recommend when you’re feeling lost or need a boost of energy.
Bōsō spiritKishidan
Formed in Kisarazu, Chiba, Kishidan have stayed true to their unique “YANK ROCK.” Their song Boso-damashii (Boso Spirit) is packed with love for their home region of Boso and a vow to reunite.
Opening their January 2023 album THE YⒶNK ROCK HERØES, the track also supplied the subtitle for KISHIDAN EXPO 2022.
With the Ska Para Horns onboard, the celebratory sound is guaranteed to fire up listeners’ hearts.
The lyrics express pride in the place where they were born and raised, and the joy of reuniting with friends.
It’s perfect for anyone with a burning love for their hometown!