A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks!
When you’re playing shiritori with song titles or doing shiritori karaoke, there are times when you just can’t think of the next song, right?
この記事では、「く（ku）」で始まる曲をたくさん紹介します。そんな瞬間に思い出せるようにしておきましょう。
There are lots of words that start with “ku,” like “kuro” (black), “kurisumasu” (Christmas), “cry,” and “kuchi” (mouth), and many of them are commonly used in song titles.
I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, so feel free to use this as a reference when choosing your next song!
Songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (1–10)
In the midst of the trivialNEW!Hoshino Gen
For those who are exhausted by the whirlwind of ever-changing days, I recommend “Kudaranai no Naka ni.” It’s a work Gen Hoshino released in March 2011 as his first single under his solo name.
It carries an acoustic warmth and a message that love resides precisely in the small, everyday conversations and moments of contact.
Its gentle, quiet melody softly wraps around your heart.
Rather than grand words, its down-to-earth expressions will gently unwind taut emotions.
This piece lets you feel that you don’t have to push yourself.
On nights when your heart feels heavy and you want to pause, please give it a listen.
jellyfishNEW!Matsumuro Masaya
A singer-songwriter from Osaka who captivates listeners with an overwhelming sense of melody and lyrics that feel like scenes from a movie.
Masaya Matsumuro is a musician who crafts high-quality pop centered on piano and guitar.
He made his major debut with the EP “Every Second, I’m in Love with You,” released in November 2017.
The following year, his 2018 EP “Surely, Love Is Unfair” tied the record for the most power plays across 43 FM radio stations nationwide, creating a big buzz.
In 2022, he expanded his recognition further by performing “Yuke.” as an insert song for the drama “Roppongi Class.” His gentle, fleeting vocals and vividly scenic melodies are a perfect fit for anyone seeking approachable music that accompanies everyday life.
KusushikiNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
This number captivates with its oriental melody and rapidly shifting arrangements.
It portrays the mysterious power of words and complex emotions such as the difference between affection and apology.
It carries a grand message of eternal love lasting into the next life.
It was released in April 2025 by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, the rock band leading Japan’s music scene.
The song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” Released in the year leading up to the band’s milestone album “10,” which celebrates their 10th anniversary, this track features a briskly developing sound that’s perfect for showcasing a cool dance at a senior kindergarten sports day! Perform it with dynamic choreography, and the entire venue will be moved.
Cream Soda and Chandelier feat. NenneNEW!Kami no Mei (mei) & Henrii
A collaborative work by Mei Jinno and Henrii, included on the mini-album “Vanilla Cottage” released in June 2020.
It became a viral hit mainly on social media such as TikTok, and that same year it ranked on Spotify’s domestic year-end Viral Chart, making it a work emblematic of the social media era.
In lyrics that use the motifs of cream soda—a sweet drink—and a chandelier that emits an otherworldly light, it portrays the ambiguity of a romance that hasn’t fully turned into certainty.
With Nenne’s vocals added, you can savor a worldview that perfectly matches the slightly nostalgic retro-pop sound.
It’s a charming pop tune with a nostalgic atmosphere, one you’ll want people wrestling with the push and pull of love to hear.
QuestNEW!Akiyama Kiiro
A high-octane rock number bursting with a sense of speed that will set any sports day or athletic festival on fire! Created by Kiro Akiyama, this piece was released in October 2025 and was later included on the album “Magic if.” It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Court Mage Who Focused on Support Magic Because His Allies Were Too Weak, Gets Banished and Aims to Be the Strongest.” Its powerful theme—finding your true self while facing adversity—strikes a chord.
Try using it as BGM for events where you’re giving it your all and sprinting to the finish!
creamNEW!yama
Singer yama continues to captivate many listeners with a uniquely expressive style.
The second digital single, “Cream,” released in May 2020, is an early signature track, also known for being written and composed by Vocaloid producer kujira.
Literary lines that capture everyday scenes—like an evening balcony or the changing colors of the sky—blend beautifully with feelings of loneliness and restlessness.
The supple sound that evokes R&B and neo-soul, along with the delicate, gentle vocals, are part of its appeal.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to spend some quiet time.
CrossroadNEW!kz × TAKU INOUE
Released in March 2026 as part of the star-studded collaboration project Pokémon feat.
Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE High↑, this track was created by leading Vocaloid producer kz teaming up with the versatile music producer TAKU INOUE.
Sampling the main theme from Pokémon, it conveys the excitement of new encounters and setting off on a journey.
It’s sure to give a powerful push to students embarking on new challenges.