[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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Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue
One of STARDUST REVUE’s signature songs, the single “Mokuren no Namida,” was released in July 1993.
Cut as a single from the album “SOLA,” this masterpiece portrays the eternal parting from a loved one and the sense of loss with a restrained touch that avoids over-explanation.
The re-recorded version “Mokuren no Namida ~acoustic~,” released in May 2005, was featured as the TV commercial song for Nikka Whisky’s “New All Malt” and as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Bakushō Mondai no Susume,” reaching an even broader audience than the original.
Kaname Nemoto’s beautiful, slightly husky high-toned voice vividly conjures the scenes.
When you’ve been running nonstop and suddenly feel short of breath, it will quietly stay close to your heart.
Are you ready yet?fantomu shiitaa
Produced by Ado, the idol group Phantomθ released their track “Mō ii kai?” via streaming in April 2026, and it’s featured as the ending theme for the anime “It Seems the Strongest Profession Isn’t Hero or Sage, but Appraiser (Tentative), Right?”.
Beginning with a jazzy intro, the song unfolds a mysterious world like an endless game of hide-and-seek.
While the sound is bright and light on its feet, the structure—laced with subtly ominous echoes in the repeated phrases—is exquisite.
It’s a single packed with the terrifying yet beautiful charm of these artists who embrace retro horror.
For those who want to savor fairy tale–like fantasy with a dark aftertaste, this number will be irresistible.
Buff and super muscular!!Shinzawa Toshihiko, Yamano Satoko, Mori Mami
This energetic exercise song—perfect for when you want to move your body to the fullest—was created by Toshihiko Shinzawa, Satoko Yamano, and Asami Mori, and lets you dance as if you’ve become a macho strongman.
It’s included on the album “Asobi Uta Gyugyu!” released in May 2016 and has long been beloved in early childhood education settings.
Packed with a sense of power and the joy of physical movement, its lively actions make you want to imitate them.
Although it has no tie-ins with TV or other media, many teachers choose it for playtime routines and sports day dances.
Incorporating powerful poses and doing it together with children is sure to energize the whole class even more.
If you’re looking for a program where everyone can move freely and have fun, this is a great pick.
What If StoryTani Yuuki
It’s a number with an irresistibly catchy melody that brightens the room the moment the intro starts—perfect for an intro quiz.
The piece I recommend is this work by Tani Yuuki.
It carries a warm message that embraces stumbles and stagnation in a positive light, and its musicality grows increasingly powerful as it heads into the chorus.
Chosen as the new ending theme for the beloved long-running national anime Doraemon and released as a CD single in November 2025, it’s extremely well known among elementary school students.
The instant the gentle piano-and-guitar intro plays, many children will shoot their hands up with excitement.
It creates a time filled with natural smiles as kids think together with their friends, so be sure to add it to your repertoire of recreational activities.
Princess MononokeMera Yoshikazu
A masterpiece whose clear, prayerful melody seems to drift from the depths of a dense forest.
Released in June 1997, it became a massive hit alongside the film released the following July and continues to be loved by many.
The words that distill the film’s worldview intertwine with the voice of Yoshikazu Mera, a countertenor with a singular timbre, creating an overwhelming sense of immersion.
Perfect for when you want to focus on work or study.
Jupiter (feat. Koshi Inaba)Fukuyama Masaharu
Speaking of dream collaborations between singers who represent the music scene, this song is absolutely unmissable! It features Koshi Inaba, the vocalist of B’z.
The blazing energy of rock and the majestic tones of an orchestra blend beautifully, culminating in an overwhelming ballad where the two powerful voices resonate with each other.
Released in December 2025, the track serves as the theme song for the film “Last Man -FIRST LOVE-,” starring Masaharu Fukuyama.
During production, they reportedly fine-tuned details meticulously, even checking the key with just a single guitar.
It portrays a deep love driven by the desire to protect someone precious, making it perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for your partner.
A must-listen for anyone who wants to feel their heart set ablaze!
If I Could Paint LifeYOASOBI
It’s a grand number that portrays profound love for those left behind.
Created by the musical duo YOASOBI—composer Ayase and vocalist ikura—the piece unfolds from a quiet introduction into waves of expansive sound, while the gentle, conversational vocals stir a poignant longing for lost time.
Produced as the theme song for a stage play directed by Osamu Suzuki and starring Kei Tanaka, it was first included on the acclaimed December 2021 release THE BOOK 2, and later issued as a standalone work in August 2022.
It’s a song that will stay close to you when memories of the past come rushing in and become painful, or when you wish to calmly reflect on days spent with someone who has passed.