[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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pink gapSouta
A farewell day that comes at the end of spring.
This song captures both its bittersweet ache and warmth through Yuki Kaai’s youthful-sounding voice.
Composed by Sota, it was released on Niconico and YouTube in February 2025.
Set against a season tinged with shades of pink, it gently weaves the feelings of looking back on joyful days while trying to move forward.
Within a compact two and a half minutes, it tightly condenses the loneliness of parting and the resolve to take a new step.
It’s perfect not only for those about to graduate, but also for anyone who wants to fondly recall their school days.
Never again…BENI
This is a ballad with an R&B-style melody, marked by a poignant blend of piano and strings.
The transparent, airy vocals delicately express emotions swaying between lingering feelings for a former lover and the reality that there’s no going back.
Released in December 2008, it’s BENI’s ninth single and was used as the ending theme for the music program “Hz.” Created as an answer song to Dōzi-T’s “Mou Ichido… (One More Time…),” it’s said that BENI herself shed tears during the music video shoot.
It’s a song that will gently stay by your side on nights when you want to wash away your sorrow with tears.
Soon to be a fine first gradericchī・naru
This work is a cover by a popular duo of a classic song written and composed by Toshihiko Shinzawa that portrays rambunctious children just as they are.
While looking back on preschool days—like playing pranks that flustered the teacher or getting into squabbles with friends—it expresses a proud determination to take the next step.
It was included on the February 2023 album “Bonbon Academy: Best Graduation and School Entrance Songs.” The vocals are by Icchi & Naru, who are active with anime theme songs and choreography and have surpassed 2 billion total views on YouTube, making it easy to enjoy the dance moves with children while watching the video.
It’s perfect for classes that want to avoid an overly somber mood and greet graduation with smiles, or for brightening up the opening of the ceremony.
copycatkankan
Even if you imitate someone else, you can never become your true self.
This is Kankan’s “Copycat,” a song that portrays that heartrending inner conflict.
Interweaving romantic feelings with wavering identity, it delicately depicts a protagonist weighed down by unfulfilled longing and the frustrating gap of never quite reaching the ideal person they try to emulate.
The ambiguous bond that may or may not be called love, and the mix of self-denial and yearning, are emotions many can relate to regardless of gender or the form their relationships take.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone grappling with complicated feelings of love.
MOA FRENEverdreaM
EverdreaM is a rock vocal unit formed by Misato and Hitomi, who are also active as voice actors.
Their song here is an aggressive rock number written and composed by singer-songwriter Hitomi Yaida.
It carries a message that encourages living true to yourself without being confined by “frames,” giving listeners a boost of courage.
Included as the lead track on the album NO FRAME, released in July 2025, it was also selected as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s Seiyu Danko.
The duo’s call-and-response and harmonies are exquisite, and the exhilarating, fast-paced sound makes it a perfect song for getting fired up at live shows.
This standout female duo showcases a different side from their previous anime tracks.
Monkey DanceRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Monkey Dance,” released in 2025 and included on the album “Channel U,” is a track distinguished by its light, buoyant groove.
The bass features mainly slap technique, with a bouncy slap line ringing out from the intro.
The rest of the arrangement also emphasizes crisp articulation, so it’s recommended to listen closely to how this rhythm layers with the vocals.
Savor the sense of fun through the slap bass phrases that highlight the dance element referenced in the title.
mochi poundingSakushi: Amano Chou / Sakkyoku: Ichinomiya Michiko
This children’s song energetically celebrates mochitsuki, a traditional New Year’s custom.
With lyrics by Chō Amano and music by Michiko Ichimiya, it has long been beloved in early childhood education.
Onomatopoeic words that mimic the sound of the pestle striking the mortar bounce in rhythmic repetition, creating a lively beat that makes the act of pounding rice itself feel like music.
Its bright major-key melody and easy-to-remember lyrics naturally get bodies moving.
Included in a 2004 music collection for preschool use, it has become a staple for New Year’s festivities.
Singing it together face-to-face while clapping or pretending to pound mochi may bring back fond memories of New Year’s past.