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 Too!] (231–240)
It’s become part of my personality;;Swashi2
Set to a light, brisk sound, the lyrics—blending self-denial and resignation—pierce the heart.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Swashi2, released in August 2025, and an entry in the BokaColle 2025 Summer TOP 100 ranking.
The struggle against the unintended “label” of individuality, distilled into the lyrics, invites deep empathy from listeners.
The whispery vocals and snappy sound arrangement are highly addictive.
For those troubled by their complexes or overly concerned with others’ eyes, this will resonate profoundly.
To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS
A heartbreak song by NEWS.
Many listeners may feel their hearts tighten as they picture the protagonist longing to return to that summer, thinking of a precious person they’ll never be able to meet again.
The pain learned only through falling in love, and the regret of wishing they had stayed just friends—these might be feelings you recognize, too.
Released in July 2016, the song served as the theme for the drama “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” starring member Shigeaki Kato, and added color to the story.
It’s a tear-jerking masterpiece packed with an irrepressible, swelling tenderness.
The magic spell of love is ‘Sukitokimekitokisu.’Itō Sayaka
Among 80s anime songs, this number shines with an especially cool, stylish glow.
Sung by Sayaka Ito—who called herself a rock ’n’ roller—it was released in October 1982 as her third single.
Its sophisticated sound, a fusion of disco and hard pop, is beautifully complemented by her clear, soaring high tones.
The lyrics bottle the exhilaration of being under love’s spell into a catchy incantation, giving you a buoyant, heart-lifting feeling as you listen.
The track was used as the opening theme for the anime Sasuga no Sarutobi, and in Oricon’s 1983 year-end charts it ranked fifth in the TV Manga/Children’s Songs category.
Beyond the playful, anime-style lyrics, the exquisitely crafted, ultra-stylish production—just as noted above—makes this a quintessential “city pop” masterpiece in the world of anime songs.
Kōmyō ga Tsuji Main ThemeShōroku Reijirō
The 2006 NHK Taiga drama “Komyo ga Tsuji.” Many viewers were surely captivated each week by this story of the Sengoku period told from the perspective of a married couple.
Its opening was graced by this piece, composed by Reijiro Koroku.
The magnificent yet lyrical melody speaks to the strong bond of the protagonists as they survive a turbulent era.
Conducted by world-renowned maestro Vladimir Ashkenazy, it was included on the album “NHK Taiga Drama ‘Komyo ga Tsuji’ Original Soundtrack,” released in May 2006.
Listening to this work, you can almost see the human drama of people supporting one another amid the great tides of history.
Kokoro ShowtimeAmatsuki
This lively number by Amatsuki is the perfect spark to make you want to take center stage at autumn events like sports festivals and school performances.
Released in July 2021, the song drew attention when it was featured as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun.
Its funky, pop rhythm, with dancing guitar and bell sounds, will lift your spirits just by listening! The lyrics carry an encouraging message to bare your true self and enjoy the showtime.
Play it when you’re taking on something new, and it’ll surely give you a push.
cosmosJUNCO
Under the clear autumn sky of the northern lands, this song seems to layer the subtleties of life onto flowers swaying in the wind.
Sung by JUNCO, a Hokkaido-based vocalist, it gently warms the heart as you listen.
Her voice, blending lyricism with suppleness, seeps into the soul.
The track was originally included on the album “Kanashii Koto wa Kazu Aredo,” released in April 2009 under the name JUNCO & CHEEP.
It was later featured on her solo album “Old and New.” On a long autumn night, why not listen quietly while thinking of someone dear?
I’m Here feat. Thelma AoyamaSoulJa
This song, which sings of the bittersweet feelings of a long-distance relationship, surely tightened the chests of many who heard it in real time back then.
Amid the loneliness and frustration of not being able to meet, the pure, unwavering love for the other person comes through painfully clearly in SoulJa’s straightforward lyrics and Thelma Aoyama’s emotional vocals.
Released as a single in September 2007, it was also well known as the ending theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV.” CD sales exceeded 200,000 copies, and it’s included on SoulJa’s signature album “Spirits.” It’s the kind of classic that, when you listen to it on a night when you miss someone dear, fills you with a tight, nostalgic ache—and makes you want to duet it with a friend, pouring your feelings into every line.