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!
- Vocaloid songs that start with "ku"
- Songs with titles that start with “Gu.” Great for your karaoke selection!
- A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “pu.” Great for shiritori or picking songs!
- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ke”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
- Cool If You Can Sing! Popular Karaoke Songs Recommended for Women
- [For Women] Easy-to-Sing and Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Songs
- [Male and Female] A Compilation of Vocaloid Duet Songs [Also Great for Karaoke]
- Karaoke songs where even men with low voices can aim for high scores
A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (281–290)
I’m the one who killed Crumbon.HAPPY BOMBER
Do you know Yamanashi, the classic literary work written by Kenji Miyazawa? It’s known for the appearance of “Crumbon.” Based on that world, the piece I Killed Crumbon was created.
This work is a song by HAPPY BOMBER.
Many of you may have noticed, but the title links to the development in the latter half of the short story.
You might enjoy it more if you read the story first and then listen.
By the way, “Crumbon” refers to an insect larva.
crawlHakubi
Released in November 2024 by the Kyoto-based three-piece band Hakubi, this work pairs a driving guitar-rock sound with a declaration to live true to oneself.
It’s a track that captures the band’s determination to keep moving forward even while struggling.
The music video portrays someone pushing through a pool packed with people, visually expressing the song’s worldview.
If you’re longing to break free from the suffocation and loneliness of everyday life, this song will surely give you a gentle push forward.
Life; living; livelihoodHwyl
Hwyl is a three-piece rock band formed in 2021.
Their music, which sings about real life and social themes, is a contemporary expression rooted in rock.
Their 2022 single “Kurashi” gained attention on social media, and in 2023 they released their first EP, “ASAGU.” They have also appeared at major festivals such as ROCK IN JAPAN 2023 and MURO FESTIVAL 2023, rapidly boosting their profile.
The members reportedly had periods in the past when they stepped away from making music.
That experience may be what leads them to create songs that closely resonate with people’s emotions.
This is music we especially want you—living in the here and now—to hear.
Crouching RocketIce Bahn
Among the many hip-hop groups, ICE BAHN boasts an overwhelming mastery of rhymes.
While they’re active on the battle scene, they also consistently deliver strong results in their recordings.
Among ICE BAHN’s tracks, the one where you can especially enjoy rapid-fire rap is Crouching Rocket.
You get fast flows from every member’s verse.
It’s rare to hear FORK rapping this fast, so if you only know him from battles, this is a must-check.
Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY
A pop-rock tune with a powerful, bouncing bassline and guitar riffs, reminiscent of high-energy soccer.
JUDY AND MARY crafted this as a cheer song for Japan, filled with their passion for sports.
YUKI’s clear, crystalline vocals and TAKUYA’s memorable ending leave a lasting impression.
Released in February 1997 as the lead single from the album THE POWER SOURCE, the track was also featured in a commercial for Honda’s Live Dio scooter and reached No.
5 on the Oricon chart.
Its refreshing melody and exhilarating drive make it the perfect song when you’re taking a new step forward or want to cheer someone on.
Crimson JaguarJake Stone Garage
A three-piece rock band that fires up audiences with an accessible yet hard-hitting sound influenced by a range of genres, including blues, garage, and alternative.
Since forming in 2002, they’ve made their mark on the national rock scene with dynamic, stylish guitar riffs, a rhythm section that hurls raw impulse into every beat, and vocals that cut like a blade.
Though they announced a hiatus in 2018, many listeners eagerly await the return of their powerful performances.
Quiet LifeJapan
Japan, the legendary British group that initially enjoyed overwhelming popularity in Japan for their stunning looks and deep appreciation of art, are introduced here with the title track from their 1979 masterpiece album Quiet Life, which marked their shift away from an early glam-influenced sound toward a synth-driven approach.
The charismatic frontman David Sylvian’s richly resonant vocals, Mick Karn’s fretless bass that generates a singular groove, the impeccable beat born from the superb sense of rhythm of Sylvian’s younger brother Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri’s floating synths and Rob Dean’s spot-on guitar work, and the decadent atmosphere permeating the entire track—all combine into a pop yet highly art-oriented sound.
It stands as a quintessential example of European-flavored technopop and art pop, a sound that only Japan could create, and its reputation continues to grow.
Be sure to watch it together with the music video, where you can fully appreciate the members’ beauty!
