Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
Do any songs come to mind that start with “na”? There are lots of words that begin with “na” and seem likely to be used in song titles—like “natsu” (summer), “nagisa” (beach), and “namae” (name).
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs with titles that start with “na.” Feel free to use this as a reference for shiritori using only song titles, or for karaoke shiritori where you pick the next song based on the last letter of the previous title.
Let’s dive right in!
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- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “N”
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- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “No”
Songs with titles starting with “Na.” Hints for shiritori! (231–240)
nostalgic personSen Masao
Among Masao Sen’s songs, “Natsukashi no Hito” is renowned as a particularly mood-rich piece.
While the arrangement prominently features traditional enka elements, the vocals lean closer to Showa-era kayōkyoku and folk, resulting in a simple, streamlined vocal line.
The range is somewhat wide, but there are no difficult techniques involved, and the tempo is relaxed, making it easier to sing than it might sound.
If you use the hiccup technique, where the voice flips, you can get even closer to the feel of the original, so give it a try for reference.
Beside the TearsSen Masao
Masao Sen is known for his wide-ranging repertoire, but among his works, “Namida no Tonari” is especially beloved by many fans as a real outlier.
While it’s categorized as enka and the vocal lines are sung very much in an enka style, the song as a whole incorporates a Hawaiian music flavor.
As a result, it settles into a very relaxed tempo, with relatively few instances of kobushi (ornamental vocal inflections), which is a distinctive feature.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Farewell SongIchikawa Yukino
Beloved by many fans as a tear-jerking masterpiece, Yukino Ichikawa’s signature song “Nagori-uta.” While it’s a piece that evokes melancholy in an enka style, if you pay attention to the finer details, you’ll notice it’s actually closer to Showa-era kayōkyoku than to traditional enka.
In fact, techniques associated with enka—such as kobushi ornamentation—are used sparingly, and the enka flavor is largely limited to the melody.
The vocal range isn’t particularly wide either, making it a song that anyone can tackle with ease.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Nachtindigo la End
The melody feels like it melts into the stillness of the night—super emotional! It’s a new track indigo la End wrote for the drama “My Cunning Ex-Girlfriend from ‘What’s So Wrong with Being Cunning?’” It’s included on their album “MOLTING AND DANCING,” releasing in January 2025.
The song tenderly sings of the bittersweet memories of a past love and the words left unsaid, and it really makes your heart ache.
Ryosuke Gochou’s bass firmly shapes the foundation of the track while expressing the deep, nighttime sway of emotions.
Take your time and soak in just how cool the bass is.
Nostalgic match flameIchikawa Yukino
Yukino Ichikawa is known for her wide-ranging vocal ability, covering everything from classic enka to kayōkyoku and pop.
Her song “Natsukashii Matchi no Honō” is a pop piece and ranks among her most popular pop-oriented tracks.
Its melody is reminiscent of Ghibli’s classic “Once in a While, Let’s Talk About the Old Days,” and it maintains a simple vocal line within a narrow range throughout.
It’s such an easy song that it doesn’t even employ kobushi, the advanced enka ornamentation, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club
Awesome City Club’s music is known for its urban, sophisticated sound, and the harmonies woven by their male–female twin vocals feel perfect for a drive.
This track is a breezy pop tune that beautifully captures the sparkle of summer sunlight and the thrill of a budding romance.
The lyrics depict the protagonist’s strong resolve to find their true self and move forward as they are, along with a message of dreaming of a radiant future powered by past experiences—sure to give listeners courage.
Released in July 2021, it colored the story as the opening theme for the TV drama “She Was Pretty.” It’s also included on the album “Get Set,” where, among the band’s diverse musical range, this song shines with a particularly catchy charm.
It’s a perfect fit not only for summer afternoon drives, but also as background music when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
Summer boom!Poppin’party
If we’re talking about a song with a heart-thumping pop sound that colors the summer night sky like brilliant fireworks, it has to be that up-tempo number by Poppin’Party, doesn’t it? The worldview painted by the lyrics is masterful: you can practically see the bittersweet youthfulness of two people seeking a secret moment together amid the bustling clamor of a summer festival, hearts fluttering in their yukata.
You can feel the protagonist’s earnest feelings and rising excitement, as they layer their hopes and wishes for the future onto the grand fireworks blooming across the night sky.
This track was included as a coupling song on Poppin’Party’s seventh single, “Time Lapse,” released in September 2017, and was later featured on the album “Breakthrough!” It’s also familiar to fans as an event theme song in the game “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!” and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser live—at a 2018 concert the entire venue twirled towels in unison, and the Taiwan show thrilled fans with water-gun effects.
It’s perfect for times when you want to feel the full-body rush of a festival, or when you want your heart to twinge with the fleeting memories of a summer romance.
It’s also ideal for cranking the festival mood to the max with friends, brimming with a mysterious charm that brings a smile to everyone who listens.