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"
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- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
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A roundup of songs that start with 'ku'. Perfect for shiritori or choosing tracks for karaoke! (481–490)
Q-vismWho-ya Extended
A stylish anisong that blends chic flair with searing intensity.
It’s the opening theme for the anime PSYCHO-PASS 3, a track by the creator unit Who-ya Extended.
Released in 2019 as their debut single, it feels as if the song has crammed the suspense-laden story straight into its core—there’s no word for it but cool.
And Who-ya’s sweet vocals match the track’s mood perfectly, giving it a charm you can listen to on repeat.
CLEARmiwa
CLEAR was written as the theme song for the sixth installment of NHK’s project “Ani x Para: Who Is Your Hero?” featuring visually impaired judo.
The song carries the message: don’t worry about what others say or how they judge you—keep moving toward the person you want to become.
Many listeners may find themselves in tears at its gentle lyrics when they feel lost.
The music video includes footage of judoka Junko Hirose, who won a bronze medal at the Rio Paralympics, and portrays the earnest efforts of a girl modeled after her.
For those striving in sports, the feelings and determination shown will likely resonate both visually and emotionally.
Club = Majestynyanyannya
A song by nyanyannya, also known by the nickname “Neko-san,” who is active as the vocalist for the doujin circle Tetsu×Neko and the music unit Team.
Nekokan [Neko].
It’s the theme song of Cash, a character from the Lead Princess series—a story developed across video, music, and novels based on an original fairy tale.
The thrilling, full-bodied brass, reminiscent of a big band, really amps up the tension.
With hysterical energy, Kagamine Len’s rapid-fire lines and wide-ranging melodies fit perfectly—making it a quintessential VOCALOID piece.
Cro-Magnon StompZa Kuromaniyonzu
The song “Kuro-Magnon Stomp,” included as the third track on their first single “Tally-Ho,” released in 2006.
It’s famous for being performed mainly as the first song at their live shows.
A wild, power-packed track true to The Cro-Magnons, driven by a raw rock beat.
It was also performed first at their very first live show, and although it’s not a single, I’d say it’s one of the songs that symbolizes them.
Needless to say, Masatoshi Mashima’s guitar solo is razor-sharp.
frostbite of the lipsWarukyūre
An epic anime song that unfolds dramatically! It was featured as an insert song in the film “Macross Δ the Movie,” performed by the in-story unit Walküre.
It’s included on their third album, “Walküre Reborn!,” released in 2021.
This piece energetically sings about feelings for someone important, building to a heart-stirring finish as you listen.
You can practically sense the film’s grand scale from this song alone.
The Macross series really has fantastic music.
togetherNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima is a singer-songwriter who achieved the remarkable feat—unique among solo artists in Oricon’s history—of topping the singles chart across four different decades.
Her 47th single “Tomo ni,” released as a double A-side with “Ride on the Silver Dragon’s Back,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Its lyrics, which teach the value of moving forward without looking back, are likely to give courage and hope to many.
Set against a gentle ensemble, her powerful vocals push you onward in this dramatic number.
September RainŌta Hiromi
One of Hiromi Ohta’s signature songs, known for her crystal-clear vocals.
“Kugatsu no Ame” (September Rain) is a classic ballad that expresses heartbreak and emotional pain with the arrival of autumn.
Many listeners will likely relate to the story in the lyrics, where the protagonist—having suffered an unjust breakup—musters the courage to take a new step forward.
Released in September 1977 as her ninth single, it was a noteworthy track also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Born from the collaboration of Kyōhei Tsutsumi’s beautiful melody and Takashi Matsumoto’s poetic lyrics, this song is perfect for listening to alone at night.