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.” Great for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (251–260)
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song features a refreshing melody that evokes the sparkle of youth.
Released in August 2004, it’s also included on the album “Yggdrasil.” There’s a story that Motoo Fujiwara completed the lyrics and melody in a single night.
With lyrics themed around parting and reunion, it resonates deeply with listeners.
It showcases BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature delicate emotional expression throughout, and it’s a popular track frequently performed live.
For men in their 30s, it’s a perfect choice for karaoke—why not sing it from the heart while reflecting on treasured memories with someone special?
KUNOICHIBURNOUT SYNDROMES × ASCA
This work is a collaboration between the rock band BURNOUT SYNDROMES and ASCA, who is active as an anisong singer.
Released in 2023, the track is characterized by a musical style that fuses EDM with traditional Japanese flair.
The lyrics, which liken an impermissible love—two people who care for each other but cannot be together—to the relationship between a kunoichi and a samurai, are another highlight.
Although the song leans heavily into electronic music, it is unmistakably a band piece.
There’s even slap bass, and it’s performed live.
Let this be your chance to enjoy low-end sounds across a variety of music genres.
Xross RoadBURNOUT SYNDROMES×CHiCO
A collaboration between an emo rock band and a cute-voiced voice-actor singer that grabs music fans by the heart! Crafted by BURNOUT SYNDROMES and CHiCO, this piece sings of the burning feelings of young people waking with the city’s dawn.
Pre-released on November 20, 2024, the track is included on the album “ORIGAMI,” out the following week on November 27.
Written and composed by Kazuumi Kumagai, this J-pop-flavored song perfectly fuses the band’s energetic sound with CHiCO’s crystal-clear vocals.
Listeners will surely relate to lyrics that depict a passion for music and bonds with friends.
It’s a must-listen for anyone striving toward their dreams!
As Long as There’s ChristmasBeverly & Saho Aono
A heartwarming number that sings of the hope and love of Christmas.
It’s a song from the Disney film “Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas,” included on the album “Disney Magical Pop Christmas,” released in November 2016.
This piece is a truly lovely work that evokes the warmth of the special event that is Christmas.
Its gentle harmonies weave a beautiful melody that turns winter’s chill into something wonderful.
I think it’s perfect as background music for a Christmas party!
Cool SkaBlue Beat Players
Blue Beat Players is a ska band formed in 1994.
Centered around Mark Hayashi, who was also a member of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, the band drew attention for the unique twist that Hayashi—who played guitar during his Ska Para days—took on the saxophone.
The band name is said to be inspired by the ska performed in 1960s Britain, and their appeal lies in a relaxed, offbeat groove with an air of mature allure.
They disbanded in 2003 to much regret and were long spoken of as a legendary band, but they reunited in 2010 and continue to charge forward with the same sound that defined them from the start.
Cleopatra’s DreamBud Powell
Cleopatra’s Dream, released in 1959 by jazz pianist Bud Powell.
In Japan, it’s known by the title “Kureopatora no Yume,” and its mysterious atmosphere and sheer intensity are irresistible! It’s performed in C-flat major, a key with seven flats, and the main phrase enters on the off-beat of the eighth note, giving it a distinctive rhythm.
The melody unfolds with a sensibility most people would never think of, and it becomes addictively compelling as you listen! This piece is especially popular in Japan.
Next time you step into a jazz café, why not perk up your ears to see if it’s playing?
whaleBuzy
This is a song released in 2004 by the dance and vocal group Buzy.
A notable point is that a version with different lyrics, titled “Venus Say,” was used as the opening theme for the anime Twin Spica.
Both sets of lyrics were written by Haruichi Shindō, the guitarist of Porno Graffitti, showcasing his talent.
Set to a stylish sound, the song portrays the struggles of transitioning into adulthood.
It’s also striking how the lyrics, which depict overcoming these doubts and growing, evoke the story of Twin Spica.