A roundup of songs with titles starting with 'Da' (Dai-〇〇, Diamond, etc.)
When you think of songs that start with “da,” what words come to mind?
You might think, “It’s a voiced hiragana syllable, so there probably aren’t many…,” but there are actually plenty: words like “Dai— (Big/Great —),” “Diamond,” “Dare (Who),” and “Datte (Because/Even if),” among others.
What’s more, these are exactly the kinds of words that often appear in song titles.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs with titles that start with “da,” including the examples above and many more.
Use it as a handy resource for ‘shiritori karaoke’ or ‘song title shiritori’!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Da'
- Songs with titles that start with 'de'. Perfect as hints for karaoke or shiritori!
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ta'
- Songs whose titles start with “Do” – Solo Karaoke / Song-Title Shiritori
- Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ba”
- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
- Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke
- Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “zu” (rare!)
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Do”
- Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
Collection of songs with titles starting with “Da” [Dai-◯◯, Diamond, etc.] (81–90)
It’s okayji ma ma
Many of you probably remember that gentle singing voice from the commercial! This song by jimama, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa, is a warm ballad that seems to wrap listeners’ anxieties in comfort.
The words, inspired by “the precious person who always supports you,” resonate deeply with hearts facing graduation or a new departure.
Released as a single in April 2009, it was featured in a Taiyo Yakuhin Kogyo TV commercial at the time and played in living rooms across the country.
It topped the charts in Okinawa and was rediscovered after a 2014 TV appearance, remaining a beloved classic.
It’s also included on the album “BEST OF jimama ~Kimi ni Okuru Uta~.” As spring brings changes, it’s perfect for friends who are feeling anxious.
Rather than forcing encouragement, it’s filled with a gentle presence that simply stays by your side—sing it at a farewell party or karaoke, and the whole room is sure to be wrapped in a warm atmosphere!
dazejin ft. meiria from GARNiDELiA
A track produced as the opening theme for the TV anime Mekakucity Actors, featuring MARiA from GARNiDELiA as guest vocalist.
Released in June 2014 as the single “daze/days,” it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the story.
The exhilarating ensemble, fusing electronic elements with intense guitar sounds, conveys the strong resolve of a lonely protagonist facing the world.
With piercing high tones that shake the listener’s heart, this piece is a fitting, high-energy tune to grace the “front” of the story.
graduallyKing&Prince
A song with a pleasantly nostalgic sound that depicts scenes of a bygone summer and the shifting nature of memory.
Performed by King & Prince, it was included on the album “STARRING,” released in December 2025.
Written and composed by Ryoto Kohara of Tempalay, its lyrics delicately trace changing seasons and emotions, resonating deeply.
It’s a gentle, mid-tempo number you’ll want to savor alone at dusk.
Dream a dream no one else is watching.Amane Kanata
Kanata Amane, a virtual idol who has captivated fans as a member of hololive’s 4th generation.
“Dream a dream no one else can see” is a single released via streaming in December 2025, written and composed by singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi.
Its announcement at the time of her graduation became a major topic.
The dramatic sound and vocals that feel like a cry from the heart create a breathtaking structure.
The lyrics powerfully sing of the will to move forward despite anxiety and inner conflict.
It’s a message song that leaves an emotional afterglow.
DiarySakiyama Soshi
This is the ending theme for the TV anime SANDA, created by Soshi Sakiyama and starring descendants of Santa Claus.
Released in October 2025, the song gently echoes the feelings of characters in a work with a dark worldview.
The arrangement features kabanagu, yuigot, and kosamega from PASTASTA, blending multiple genres such as bossa nova and electro.
Its unique atmosphere—where warmth and cool-headedness coexist—softly envelops the lingering emotions of the story.
It’s a moving track that quietly gives you a push forward when you’re facing doubt and inner conflict.
Because you’re my hero.LiSA
LiSA’s 12th single, released in August 2017, is a rock anthem of encouragement written as the ending theme for season 2 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.
It sings of “heroes” not as titles bestowed on distant others, but as words for everyone who, despite their doubts, tries to face forward.
The song is filled with gratitude toward those who have supported and guided her, and the feeling that she became stronger thanks to them.
In the music video, TOTALFAT—whom LiSA had long admired—appears alongside her, and the setup of “playing together with respected seniors” gives the song’s message an added dimension.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to tell a teacher or mentor, “I am who I am today because of you.”
Compilation of Song Titles Starting with “Da” [Dai-◯◯, Diamond, etc.] (91–100)
Hymn to the EarthSakushi: Oki Atsuo / Sakkyoku: Sato Makoto
It’s a classic choral piece that’s often sung not only as a graduation song but also at choral competitions.
The lyricist, Atsuo Ōki, was a poet active from the Taishō through the Shōwa era, and the composer, Makoto Satō, completed the cantata “Song of the Earth” for mixed chorus and orchestra in 1962.
This work is positioned as its final movement.
With its grand theme praising and expressing gratitude to the earth that has nurtured life, its appeal lies in the moment when many voices merge into one.
It was included on the February 1987 album “Makoto Satō Works II (Song of the Earth / Young Chorus),” which helped it become widely known.
Its powerful resonance perfectly suits the solemn atmosphere of graduation ceremonies! How about singing it with gratitude to your parents who raised you, the teachers who taught you so much, and the friends with whom you spent your time?