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Songs with titles that start with “ge”

How many songs can you instantly recall when asked for tracks whose titles start with “ge” (げ)?

In word games like shiritori, things suddenly get tricky when voiced consonants become the theme, don’t they?

この記事では、タイトルが「ge(げ)」で始まる楽曲を紹介します。

You might think you can’t come up with many, but once you look, you’ll find plenty you know and go, “Oh right, that one too!”

Why not use this for song-title shiritori and other word games?

Songs with titles starting with “ge” (271–280)

GeGeGe no KitaroHikawa Kiyoshi

Opening theme song “GeGeGe no Kitaro” (Vocals: Kiyoshi Hikawa)
GeGeGe no KitaroHikawa Kiyoshi

Speaking of Halloween, you think of ghosts—and when it comes to ghosts in anime, this has to be it: the opening theme of the anime GeGeGe no Kitaro.

It’s a song that has been used for many years, so people of all ages are likely to know it.

The version I’m introducing by Kiyoshi Hikawa is part of a long tradition—many famous singers like Yoshikazu Ikuzō and Shigeru Izumiya have also performed it.

You can’t go wrong adding this track to your playlist! Sing along together and have a fun Halloween!

phantom / illusion / vision / fantasyHikawa Kiyoshi

Among Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs, the masterpiece “Maboroshi” is known as one of his finest ballads.

While Hikawa is often associated with his distinctive kobushi style that includes the hiccup-like flip of the voice, this piece contains none of those elements.

It leans far more toward kayōkyoku than enka, so the melodic movement is very gentle.

If you pay close attention to pitch control, you can aim for a high score even without exceptional vocal prowess.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

GeGeGe no KitaroIzumiya Shigeru

GeGeGe no Kitaro – 5th Season OP [GeGeGe no Kitaro]
GeGeGe no KitaroIzumiya Shigeru

GeGeGe no Kitaro has been adapted into a TV anime five times so far, but the same song has continued to be used as the theme.

As the song says, I think many people—regardless of age or gender—wish they could live leisurely and free from constraints.

GeGeGe no KitaroKumakura Kazuo

A song that became widely known through Kazuo Kumakura’s singing voice, depicting a cheerful world of ghosts.

It was released by King Records in October 1967.

From morning to night, the daily lives of the ghosts are humorously portrayed over a rhythmic and fun melody.

The lyrics tell of their free lifestyle, with no school or work for ghosts, soothing the hearts of listeners.

This song has long been beloved as the theme for GeGeGe no Kitaro and has been used in new anime series as well as live-action adaptations.

It’s a track you can enjoy with a sense of nostalgia, so why not hum along with family and friends?

moonlightbakufū suranpu

It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful love song that evokes the romance of Tanabata, coloring the summer night sky.

The delicate melody and lyrics—where dreams and reality seem to intersect—brilliantly capture the fleeting nature of a one-night rendezvous and the burning yearning for a lover.

Released as a single by Bakufu Slump in 1989 and included on the album “Shiawase,” it was aired at the time as a Cosmo Oil commercial song and won the hearts of many.

It’s the perfect track for a summer night drive or as background music for intimate conversations with your partner.

A ballad you’ll want to listen to while sharing heartfelt moments with someone special under a starry sky.

dazzling radiancehaku

Haku – Dazzling Radiance (Full ver.)
dazzling radiancehaku

As the weather turns cold, it’s easy for your spirits to drop.

That’s when cranking up some fiery anison might be just the thing to lift your mood.

This track was used as the ending theme for the anime Kingdom.

It’s by singer-songwriter Haku and was released in 2022.

A high-velocity rock tune infused with an oriental flair, it boasts a fantastic sense of release in the chorus.

The lyrics, which convey a strong resolve to keep moving forward, are uplifting—an incredibly cool piece.

Rousing! Imperial Assault ForceMiyaGouji Sakura (Yokoyama Chisa) Teikoku Kagekidan

Even people who aren’t into anime or games might find the name or some of the visuals familiar.

It’s the theme song of the Sakura Wars series and is an extremely popular track.

There are many different versions, so please try finding the one you like best.