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!
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A roundup of songs that start with 'Ku'. Perfect for shiritori or picking songs for karaoke! (91–100)
Club CassiopeiaNayutan Seijin
A song with an intro that starts with a catchy melody, making a strong impact.
For guitar, focus more on rhythm than on the phrases when practicing.
The bass line moves around quite a bit, so make sure to keep a solid beat.
Drums require practice because you need to play the hi-hat tightly to create the right atmosphere.
The vocals are high difficulty in both rhythm and pitch, so you’ll need determination.
Also, there’s a key change in the latter half, so everyone except the drums should be careful not to slip out of alignment.
Crazy Moon ~You Are Invincible~arashi
One of Arashi’s signature songs, this 80s-style dance number features an energetic sound and sharp choreography.
Set to an up-tempo beat, it’s a pop tune that sings of invincible strength and a positive message.
Released in May 2009 as part of the double A-side single “Ashita no Kioku / Crazy Moon ~Kimi wa Muteki~,” it was used in a commercial for KOSÉ’s cosmetics brand Esprique Precious.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you need a boost or before taking on a challenge.
ClassicJUDY AND MARY
A four-piece rock band that blazed through the 1990s, JUDY AND MARY’s 10th single.
When it was released in October 1996, it was used as the opening theme for the TBS program “Pop-file,” and later became the song for Nissin Foods’ “Vegetable Soup Noodles” commercial.
In the live-action film “5 Centimeters per Second,” set for release in 2025 and depicting the year 1997, it’s featured as a song within the story, appearing in a scene where high schooler Kanae sings it at karaoke.
The lyrics capture a sparkling instant of youth, paired with a fast, exhilarating pop-rock sound.
And YUKI’s high, clear vocals convey the thrill of love and the brilliance of youth straight to the heart.
Give it a listen when you want to rekindle memories of a bittersweet first love.
CLOCK STRIKES TENLADIES ROOM
Known for their extreme performances and provocative lyrics, LADIES ROOM pack this work with a bittersweet yet glamorous allure.
Opening with beautiful arpeggios, the song seems to capture that fleeting rush and faint loneliness just before the party ends.
The unique mood that comes right as the clock hands advance and the magic is about to fade resonates in a catchy hard-rock sound.
This track was LADIES ROOM’s major-label debut single, released in May 1991, and is also included on the album Made in SEX.
Their momentum is evident from the fact that in 1993 they topped the charts with a live video release.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to linger in the afterglow of a glittering night.
The Christmas loner cancel crowd!AMPTAKxCOLORS
AMPTAKxCOLORS is a six-member vocal group that mainly performs on YouTube and livestream platforms.
Released in December 2024, this track is a poppy and romantic piece that blows away the loneliness of a solo Christmas.
Starting with a confession, the lyrics paint fantastical Christmas scenes—like reindeer racing across the night sky and sharing a slice of shortcake.
Its catchy chorus melody and repeated phrases stick in your head, and the structure invites you to imagine who you’d like to spend Christmas with as you listen.
Riding the same momentum that took them to a Nippon Budokan concert just one year and ten months after forming, this is a surefire crowd-pleaser for Christmas parties and year-end karaoke gatherings!
Because the Christmas tree is beautifulEXILE THE SECOND
Blending the bittersweet chill of winter with a gentle warmth, this medium-tempo ballad is EXILE THE SECOND’s first song themed around Christmas.
Released in December 2024, it portrays a protagonist reminiscing about a past lover against a backdrop of ringing jingle bells and sparkling Christmas trees in the city.
The lyrics delicately trace emotions that sting like peeling off a bandage, along with a wistful longing for days when dreams shone endlessly like stars.
Crafted by member SHOKICHI, who wrote and composed the track, its sound is an alluring fusion of R&B and city pop.
It’s a perfect choice to sing tenderly at year-end parties or Christmas gatherings.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song chosen as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers.
It’s by Official HIGE DANDism, the popular band behind numerous hits like Pretender and I LOVE…, and it was released digitally in 2021.
One of its appeals is the unique yet catchy song structure that makes frequent use of key changes.
Before you know it, you’re drawn into the song’s world—a powerfully gripping number.
The lyrics, which sing of an indomitable spirit that rises again and again and of the bonds between friends, are passionate and excellent.
It’s the perfect track for sharing a “never give up” mindset at year-end or New Year parties!