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 choosing karaoke songs! (441–450)
Stick-and-Paste WonderlandMatsumoto Tamaki
This is the ending theme of the TV anime Keroro Gunsou (Sgt.
Frog), released in June 2010.
Kanki Matsumoto’s cute and lively vocals are striking.
The upbeat, bright tune is paired with humor-filled lyrics that make it addictive.
It’s a catchy song that probably had many people humming it without even realizing.
Be sure to bring it up in anime chats with people from the same generation!
Puppet AsuraHiiragi Magunetaito
A Vocaloid track by Hiiragi Magnetite, an artist who learned composition using Nintendo DS software, went through band activities, and then began working as a Vocaloid producer.
It’s the artist’s 11th song to enter the Hall of Fame, and its EDM sound that opens with an unsettling melody immediately catches the ear.
The mechanical four-on-the-floor beat and looming synths, together with the hooky melody, draw listeners into its world.
With a melodious arrangement appearing in the latter half that’s equally catchy, it’s a Vocaloid number that keeps you captivated from start to finish.
CreepHypshiori
Crafted by Seikan Ozaki, the vocalist of CreepHyp, this gem of a song portrays the heartache of a breakup and the courage to take a new step forward.
Its gentle melody and relatable lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in 2018 as the theme song for the “FM802 × TSUTAYA ACCESS!” campaign, it drew attention as a collaboration track featuring multiple artists.
The lyrics, which liken past memories to bookmarks, are sure to touch the hearts of those who’ve experienced a farewell.
It’s an emotional breakup song that can also give older adults starting a new chapter in life the courage to open a fresh page.
CR EIZYUmetora
An exhilarating track woven from razor-sharp lyrics and danceable beats.
Composed by Umetora and released in June 2024, it’s an original piece written for “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!” (Project SEKAI) and created for the in-game unit Vivid BAD SQUAD.
The lavish vocal lineup—Luka Megurine, Hatsune Miku, GUMI, IA, and Rin Kagamine—is a major highlight.
The lyrics portray emotions swaying between the self and reality, drawing you irresistibly into its world.
Why not immerse yourself in the song’s universe while you play?
Screw the PTANashimoto P
An energetic rock number that belts out defiance against adulthood over jagged guitar riffs.
Composed by Nashimoto-P and released in July 2010.
The song features many provocative lines, resonating with listeners by voicing the frustrations and struggles of youth.
It’s sure to strike a chord with anyone who feels constrained by school or society, across generations.
Singing it at karaoke might help clear away those pent-up feelings.
One of the classic masterpieces of Vocaloid rock.
Black petalsMizuhara Hiroshi
Hiroshi Mizuhara’s “Kuroi Hanabira” (Black Petals) is a classic breakup song, sung in a sweet, low register.
Its lyrics, depicting the pain and loneliness of love, are enough to make your heart tighten.
Released in 1959, it won the very first Japan Record Award.
Remarkably, Mizuhara remains the only artist to have won the grand prize in his debut year.
He also appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for three consecutive years, dominating the era.
It’s a song sure to resonate with anyone who’s been hurt in love.
Along with nostalgic memories, it may prompt you to look back on how you felt back then.
Overture to the opera “The Marriage of Figaro” / Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestraokizawa nodoka
Nodoka Okisawa is attracting attention as a rising star in the world of classical music.
A native of Aomori Prefecture, she graduated at the top of her class from Tokyo University of the Arts before studying in Germany to further hone her craft.
Beginning with her historic win as the first woman to take first prize at the Tokyo International Music Competition in 2018, she went on to win the Besançon International Conductors’ Competition the following year.
She has showcased her talent by conducting leading orchestras in Japan and abroad, including the NHK Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Symphony Orchestra.
In 2022, she broadened her activities by conducting the opera The Marriage of Figaro at the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival.
Okisawa’s conducting combines delicacy with boldness, captivating audiences.
If you’re interested in classical music, why not attend a concert under her baton at least once?