[Karaoke] A Collection of Songs Whose Titles Start with 'Mo'
At karaoke, people sometimes set various rules, like singing songs by the same artist or choosing based on song titles.
One fun idea is to pick a letter from the Japanese syllabary and sing “songs that start with ___.”
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that start with “mo,” so feel free to use this as a reference for your next karaoke session.
Many of these tracks feature sentimental words like “moshi” (if) and “mou” (already/no longer), so it can be nice to think about the lyrics’ meaning or imagine the story as you sing.
Be sure to check out these “mo”-starting songs by artists who’ve been active from the Showa era through Heisei and into Reiwa.
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- Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Me”
[Karaoke] Collection of songs with titles starting with 'Mo' (71–80)
MonicaYoshikawa Koji
People around 60 to 63 are the generation that experienced the peak of the second band boom.
Since the band craze continued through acts like COMPLEX and BOØWY, those who have kept following rock have probably listened to Koji Kikkawa’s songs a lot.
One track I recommend is Monica.
Its vocal range is slightly on the high side at about mid1 D to hi A#, but since notes around mid2 C to mid2 D appear frequently, you won’t really feel a wide range is required.
The pitch movement is also relatively gentle, making it very easy to sing.
It’s a song that can get people in their 50s excited too, so definitely add it to your repertoire.
Another SaturdayHamada Shogo
This is a famous ballad by Shogo Hamada that portrays a deep, gentle love—one that embraces the entire shadow of sorrow carried by a loved one.
It moves the heart with the pure feelings and inner conflict of a man who falls for a woman with a child and keeps loving her single-mindedly, even while knowing she meets another man on weekends.
Released in May 1985 as the B-side to the single “LONELY – Ai to Iu Yakusokugoto,” the song later etched itself into many hearts as an insert song for the TV drama “Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni.” Depicting both the difficulty and the dignity of loving someone who has been hurt before, it gently encourages those hesitating to take a new step, such as remarriage.
Conveying a resolve to accept everything about the other person, this is a song you’ll want to listen to when you decide to walk into a new life with the one you love.
The Song of My Popular Phaseaidoringu!!!
A song by Idoling!!! that takes on the sudden arrival of a “moe period” (a surge in popularity or attractiveness), capturing a mindset that blends shyness with newfound confidence through a poppy sound and impeccable tempo.
While flustered by the intense attention from the opposite sex, the protagonist secretly delights in it—a situation portrayed with humor.
Like pulling a “fateful encounter” from a fortune cookie, the protagonist’s popularity graph is soaring.
Metaphors comparing this popularity boom to graphs, mountain ranges, and even sumo wrestling evoke laughter, making it a classic that symbolizes pop culture in the golden age of idols.
Released in January 2008 as a double A-side with their second single, Snow celebration, it reached No.
9 on the Oricon charts, marking the group’s first Top 10 entry.
Whether you long for your popularity peak, are in the thick of it, or look back on it nostalgically, this is a song anyone can relate to and laugh with.
IfCHEMISTRY
This is a song that gently embraces those bittersweet feelings of regret, when you find yourself thinking, “What if, back then…?” about a love that has passed.
Set against a mellow sound reminiscent of 90s R&B, it portrays the protagonist’s piercing emotions as they look back on days that can never return.
Released as a single in February 2019, it peaked at No.
10 on the Oricon charts and was later included on the album CHEMISTRY.
It’s a track that will sink deep into your heart when you want to reminisce about someone special and spend a sentimental night.
StrongerEXILE
This is an emotional ballad by EXILE that moved many to tears as the theme song for the film “THE LAST MESSAGE Umizaru,” which portrays the passionate human drama of Japan Coast Guard officers.
With strongly message-driven lyrics that sing of deep bonds between people and a firm resolve toward the future, the song’s grand melody—spanning over seven minutes—strikes straight to the heart.
Released in September 2010 during the group’s 10th anniversary year, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Many listeners were surely moved by the interplay of ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO’s emotional vocals.
Take It! Sailor FukuKonata Izumi (CV: Aya Hirano), Kagami Hiiragi (CV: Emiri Kato), Tsukasa Hiiragi (CV: Kaori Fukuhara), Miyuki Takara (CV: Aya Endo)
An irresistibly catchy denpa song used as the opening theme for the TV anime Lucky Star.
The vocals by the four characters played by Aya Hirano, Emiri Kato, Kaori Fukuhara, and Aya Endo are like a flood of words! The rap-style sections come at you without a moment to breathe, and the lyrics’ world—where trying to parse the meaning can send you into a maze—will have you hooked before you know it.
It’s perfect for times when you just want to let the music carry you without thinking too hard.
peach-colored cheeksSakushi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Shou
The new song that began airing in March 2025 on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho” is a cheerful and fun piece created by Sho Yamamoto.
It features an appealing, idol-style melody and lyrics that are easy to enjoy.
With lively choreography designed to bring out children’s smiles, the piece has a heartwarming finish.
Sung joyfully by singer Nagata Maya, exercise leader Anzu Akimoto, and the new character Mimomo-chan, this song is delightful for everyone from babies to young children.
It’s a wonderful tune that families can enjoy together, moving their bodies to the rhythm.