[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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[Karaoke] Collection of songs with titles starting with 'Mo' (31–40)
MossSakanakushon
From the very intro, this piece leaves a powerful impression with its ominous yet comical sound and lyrics that affirm the beauty of being a minority.
Danceable beats intertwine with synths and brass tones, lifting the listener’s spirits.
Released as a single in August 2019, it drew attention at the time for being deliberately issued in the 8 cm CD format.
It’s also included on the acclaimed album “834.194,” and became familiar to a broad audience as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Daughter of Lupin.” It continued to be used for the film adaptation as well, closely aligning with the work’s worldview.
It’s a classic I’d recommend to anyone who wants to stay true to themselves or needs to recharge their energy in a pivotal moment.
Koizakura in Monzen-nakachōSaisei
Hailing from Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, the singer Saisei is known as a “three-blade master,” excelling not only in folk singing but also in the shamisen and shakuhachi.
With rock-solid vocal technique inherited from his mentor and performances that weave in live instrumental playing, he captivates many fans.
His song “Monzen-nakachō no Koizakura” is his eighth single, released in January 2026.
Set in Monzen-nakachō, where the atmosphere of old Edo still lingers, the piece gently sings of memories of love tied to cherry blossoms, carried by a tender melody.
It’s a work imbued with a quietly reflective elegance.
Take your time and let this warm love song sink in.
Once moreAteen
This is a poignant track by Ateen that overflows with unresolved feelings for a former lover.
The regret and inner conflict of wishing to go back to those days come through painfully in the lyrics, which the artist penned themselves.
The unadorned emotions written straight into the words are sure to pierce listeners’ hearts.
Released in July 2023, this work was only the second in Ateen’s early career, yet it resonated widely, even landing on Spotify’s viral charts.
It blends the accessibility of J-pop with elements of hip-hop in a pleasing way, and it’s sure to gently encourage anyone hoping for reconciliation.
Kill my ex-boyfriendKiryuuin Shou (Gooruden Bonbaa)
Shō Kiryuin, known as the “Vo-karu” of Golden Bomber.
He made his solo debut in 2012 with Life is SHOW TIME, the theme song for Kamen Rider Wizard.
A comedy lover, he even has a background of forming a comedy duo with Kazuma Ikeda of Shizuru.
His singing is overwhelming! Though slightly husky, his voice cuts through the band sound without getting buried.
He’s also the central figure who writes, composes, and arranges all the band’s songs, with exceptional expressive power.
Whatever he sings, his diction is so clear you hardly need subtitles—he’s a very easy-to-listen-to “Vo-karu”!
Just a little moreYOASOBI
If you listen to it during your morning commute or at the start of the day, it will surely put a spring in your step.
Released digitally by the musical duo YOASOBI in May 2021, the song was written as the theme for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV.
Based on a novel by Chiharu, it centers on the theme of kindness spreading through everyday life.
It’s a warm track that makes you feel like you can try just a little bit harder.
[Karaoke] Collection of songs with titles starting with “Mo” (41–50)
a burn you got from someone else’s injury (literally: a “received burn”)kyiku
An emotionally charged Vocaloid song that conveys palpable pain.
Created by the Vocaloid producer kyiku, known for their distinctive sonic sensibility, it was released in December 2025.
Centered on the theme of “the indelible heat I’ve ended up receiving,” the lyrics depict feelings like the shackles of the past and phantom limb pain, while Urami from CeVIO AI delivers a trembling vocal that pierces the heart.
It’s recommended for quiet nights when you want to sink into your feelings alone.
Slay! Mi AmoreJuice=Juice
Here’s the latest number from Juice=Juice, part of Hello! Project, set for release in October 2025.
It’s a dance tune that distills Latin passion into pop, with percussive rhythms that make your body move.
In the lyrics, the word “moru” (to “enhance” or “hype up”) is treated as a positive skill for presenting yourself better, expressing a heartfelt “Look at me more!” to the other person.
However, toward the end of the song, the narrator goes through heartbreak, and it closes on an upbeat note, declaring they’ll even hype up that heartbreak and turn it into a funny story.
With its catchy melody and striking choreography, this track is recommended for anyone who wants to cherish their individuality or charge up with positive energy.