Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
There are many song titles that start with “ko,” featuring familiar words like “koi” (love) and “kokoro” (heart).
The range is really broad, but even just branching out from “koi” will lead you to lots of songs!
From era-defining hit tunes and more.
Sometimes nothing comes to mind right away and you want to look some up…!
So we’ve put together a list of song titles that start with “ko,” which might come in handy at such times.
Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ko,” but also as inspiration for shiritori or choosing songs at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Ko' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (91–100)
romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase
Nanase Aikawa, who led the girls’ rock scene of the ’90s and still captivates with her powerful vocals.
This song of hers—produced by Tetsuro Oda—is an ultra-cool rock tune that fuses fierce guitars with a catchy melody.
She sings passionately about a wavering love: putting on a brave face and failing to be honest with the one you like, and it makes your heart skip a beat every time you listen.
Released as a single in October 1996, it’s also famous as the CM song for Ginza Jewelry Maki.
Sweet-and-sour yet intense, it’s a track loved across generations.
What are you doing tonight?Junretsu
“What Are You Doing Tonight?” is a track included on the album Junretsu Spirit 2, released in November 2025, composed by folk legend Kosetsu Minami.
The lyrics—portraying an intense passion that defies restraint and the edgy games of mature romance—leave a strong impression.
It’s a superb fusion of the sultry allure of mood kayō with a sophisticated, urban pop sound.
Recommended for nighttime drives or for those seeking a mellow, intimate atmosphere.
Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke & shiritori too!] (101–110)
playing loversmakaroni enpitsu
A heartrending song that depicts the end of an unstable relationship where “I’m home” and “Goodbye” intersect.
Performed by Macaroni Empitsu, a band made up of music conservatory graduates, it was released digitally in February 2020 and was also featured in a Spotify campaign.
Though the relationship is essentially over, the two continue to act like lovers.
As the line “Just one more time” repeats, the protagonist’s exhausted heart drags the relationship along, and their pain comes through vividly.
It’s a song that makes you acknowledge the part of yourself that wants to forget but can’t—the flawed self living with that conflict.
For those who can’t break free from a lingering, regret-filled love.
Love’s Indian DollRinrin Ranran
A female duo of exotic twin sisters from Hong Kong who made their mark on the history of Showa-era idols.
Released in April 1974, this song is known as a classic composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi.
The lyrics are memorable for depicting a cute yet proactive girl who calls herself a doll and sets out, a bit precocious, in search of love.
The world it paints—where she aims her feelings like an arrow without shyness—is sure to pierce listeners’ hearts with its charm.
Their appearances on the TV show “Star Tanjō!” made them beloved in living rooms across the country, and the song enjoyed popularity, reaching No.
27 on the Oricon charts.
Also included on the album “Koi no Indian Ningyo,” the track captivates with a nostalgic yet exotic atmosphere.
It’s perfect for times when you need a boost of energy or want to feel a pure flutter of excitement.
Miko of the Flood DragonOnmyoza
A magnificent Japanese-style metal song where Japanese aesthetics collide with heavy metal! Onmyo-za is known as a yokai heavy metal band, and above all, vocalist Kuroneko’s high notes are incredible.
I love Onmyo-za and of course I sing their songs too, but I think “Mizuchi no Miko” might be the highest-pitched among their tracks.
The twin guitars are super cool as well, so it’s highly recommended for heavy metal fans.
When singing it, sustained high notes, Japanese-style melodic inflections, and the challenging vocabulary all raise the difficulty.
First, Onmyo-za uses archaic words and difficult kanji in their lyrics, so you should definitely memorize the lyrics! It might be good to start with their famous “Kouga Ninpou Chou.”
Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A gem of a ballad by Sandaime J SOUL Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, told from a male perspective about the resolve to part ways.
Included on the album “FUTURE,” released in June 2018, the song was also used as the theme for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri” and in commercials for the job site Baitoru NEXT.
It portrays the adult, heartrending choice of parting ways because of the difficulty in moving from infatuation to true love, and the feeling that one cannot make the other person happy.
Even though his feelings haven’t faded—in fact, precisely because he cares—he chooses to leave, and his emotions resonate deeply.
A beautiful piano- and strings-driven melody is layered with the heartfelt vocals of Ryuji Imaichi and Hiroomi Tosaka, moving listeners to tears.
It’s a piece that offers comfort to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.
Japanese Literature I Want to Sing Out Loud
Here it is: an astonishing epic by Keisuke Kuwata that sets masterpieces of Japanese literature to rock and pop melodies and belts them out with flair.
Lines from literary giants like Chuya Nakahara and Osamu Dazai—names you remember from your school textbooks—leap out one after another, and the rapidly shifting musical styles make your heart dance.
Though the performance runs over 18 minutes, its rich variety draws you in so completely that it strangely never feels long.
It was included as the B-side to the single “Kimi ni Sayonara wo,” released in December 2009, and was born from a segment on the TV show “Keisuke Kuwata’s Ongaku Tora-san ~MUSIC TIGER~.” You can also find it on the best-of album “I LOVE YOU -now & forever-.” The sense of accomplishment after singing it through is exceptional, so it’s a perfect pick when you want to get hyped with friends who love literature!