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A roundup of songs with titles that start with “bu.” Handy for shiritori or playlist-making.

In this article, we’ll introduce a whole batch of songs whose titles start with “bu.”

We hope this will be useful for those looking for tracks for various situations—like playing “song title shiritori,” linking songs karaoke-style in a shiritori chain, or creating playlists themed around the Japanese syllabary.

When it comes to words that start with “bu,” there are plenty of songs that begin with terms like “Black” (burakku) or “Blue” (burū).

There are also words like “bun” (writing/text) and “bouquet” that appear in song titles.

Use this article as a reference to discover your new favorite songs that start with “bu.”

A collection of song titles that start with “bu.” For shiritori or making playlists (491–500)

Bungo Channelkawanaka miyuki

Released in 1988 as a single by Miyuki Kawanaka, “Bungo Channel” is a masterpiece by the legendary duo Akuyu and Takashi Miki, who produced countless classics in Japanese music history.

It is one of Kawanaka’s signature songs, frequently covered by subsequent enka singers and highly popular in karaoke.

It’s a quintessential enka number steeped in a melancholy that resonates with the Japanese heart.

While it fully incorporates hallmark enka techniques such as vibrato and kobushi, the melody itself isn’t overly complex, making it relatively easy to sing.

When performing it, try to be mindful of the contrast between the calm A-melody and the chorus that highlights soaring high notes, and aim to express that contrast effectively.

bleeding loveHirate Yurina

Yurina Hirate 'bleeding love' MUSIC VIDEO
bleeding loveHirate Yurina

Yurina Hirate, who gained popularity as the center of Keyakizaka46, is now active as a solo artist and has already drawn attention with several tracks.

Among her works, the song I especially recommend for women who aren’t confident in their singing is “bleeding love.” It has touches of deep house, and the track takes the lead more than the vocals throughout.

As a result, the vocal line is kept simple.

The range is narrow and the rhythm is straightforward, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Brave the SeasMatsumoto Eiko

Eiko Matsumoto, a singer-songwriter from Akita Prefecture.

“Brave the Seas” is a pop tune where shimmering piano tones beautifully blend with her crystal-clear voice.

The classic structure of putting the title right at the start of the chorus makes it incredibly catchy and easy to listen to.

A highlight is the latter half, where a brief guitar solo leads into a sudden shift to a quiet, drop-chorus atmosphere.

The outro mixes a sing-along with an emotional guitar solo, creating a brilliantly bright mood—absolutely fantastic.

Listening to this song gives you the energy to power through studying or work!