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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Songs that start with “ku” - a roundup. Perfect for word-chain games or picking karaoke songs! (21–30)
Kumamoto Prefecture Citizens’ SongKumamoto Prefecture
Released in 1960, this work is Kumamoto Prefecture’s prefectural song, established to coincide with the 15th National Sports Festival held the same year.
Weaving in the majestic landscapes and history of Mount Aso, Kumamoto Castle, and Amakusa, it sings of the fiery spirit of the land and a hope for renewal.
Far from being a stiff ceremonial piece, it is characterized by a dignified melody that stirs the pride of its people.
At the time, it was recorded as an SP record by Nippon Columbia featuring vocals by Hisao Itoh, with a marching arrangement on the B-side.
In addition to being performed at the National Sports Festival, it has long been cherished as the opening theme for Kumamoto Broadcasting and as the hold music for the prefectural office’s telephone system.
After the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, it drew renewed attention as a symbol of recovery, remaining a beloved song across generations.
black catORIGINAL LOVE
This work exudes an exotic, bewitching mood.
It was included on the album “Desire,” released in July 1996.
Takao Tajima of ORIGINAL LOVE wrote and composed it, and its distinctive sound incorporates elements of Okinawan music and world music.
The lyrics evoke the dampness of a tropical night, the stillness before dawn, and the presence of a cat melting into the darkness.
Going beyond a simple depiction of an animal, its worldview portrays the cat as a symbol of nocturnal dreams and desire, drawing listeners into a curious state of intoxication.
It’s a number that has long been beloved in live performances and is often presented with different arrangements.
It’s a song for adults who want to spend a leisurely moment—quietly sipping a drink at night, or feeling the warmth of a beloved cat.
Philosopher of the DarkBoku ga mitakatta aozora
A serious, powerful track that seems to reflect the loneliness and anxiety deep within the heart.
The lyrics feel like repeated self-questioning, and the weighty sound crafted by Tetsuya Gekkou leaves a strong impression.
It’s the coupling song included on the second single “Sotsugyo Made,” released in January 2024, and the music video released in June of the same year drew attention for its dramatic imagery of wandering through a wasteland.
Highlights include Hina Yagi’s intense, commanding performance at center, as well as choreography that embodies the song’s worldview.
Its introspective mood is perfect for quiet nights when you want to think alone or take a fresh look at yourself.
It’s a profound track that reveals a new side of Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora.
whaleSuda Masaki
This is the first song written and composed by Tatsuya Maki of go!go!vanillas for another artist, newly created as Fuji TV’s “2024 Athlete Support Song.” Using a “whale” that lives lovingly with family and friends as its motif, it’s crafted as a straightforward rock number that encourages people chasing their dreams.
The overall vocal range spans A2 to A#4, building steadily toward the final chorus and reaching higher registers.
Because it’s such a high-energy track, it’s best sung boldly and with powerful delivery.
jellyfishpiinata
A masterpiece that exquisitely marries a jazz-tinged piano timbre with electro beats, evoking a drifting, wave-like weightlessness and a heart-wrenching, constricting melody.
Its introspective worldview, themed around regret and oblivion, gently stirs the listener’s emotions.
This work was released in conjunction with the submission project “VocaDuo 2023,” held in July 2023.
Written and composed by Peanata, it was produced in partnership with a visual artist.
Kae Yuki’s innocent singing voice further elevates the track’s crystalline clarity.
Listen to it on a quiet night when you want to be alone with your thoughts, and you may find your heart grow noticeably lighter.
After a single listen, you’ll be unable to escape its deep-ocean allure—a song with a mysterious, irresistible pull.
The Spider’s ThreadPenthouse
Penthouse is a six-piece band formed in a University of Tokyo music circle, delivering a polished “city soul” sound.
Kumono Ito, the opening track on their album Balcony released in March 2023, was created as the theme song for TBS’s Drama Stream series I Can’t Believe I’m Keeping a Gigolo.
From the very first bars, the explosive, sumptuous horn section and the thrilling back-and-forth between Shintaro Namioka and Maho Oshima whisk listeners straight into a sophisticated night.
The lyrics—woven with tangled romance and a sliver of hope—pair with the drama’s bittersweet worldview to strike right at the heart.
With powerful performances and a sultry groove that feels exquisite and invigorating, it’s a top-tier pop tune that spices up everyday life.
Yours sincerelyrokudenashi
Motifed after letter closings, this ballad calmly yet fervently paints emotions too vast to fully convey.
Sung by vocalist Ninjin as part of the next-generation music project Rokudenashi, the song was written, composed, and arranged by Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori.
It also gained attention as the theme for Episode 2 of the Amazon Original drama “Oshi no Ko,” released in November 2024.
The delicate emotional nuances that waver within a quiet soundscape, and the dramatic development that lets feelings overflow toward the latter half, are truly heart-wrenching.
The earnestness of thinking of someone with words that won’t come together may gently keep you company on sleepless nights when your feelings can’t be put into words.
Take your time and listen closely.