Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “O” often feature unique names—like those using characters meaning “dance” or “gold,” as well as Osaka-themed songs.
They also tend to be great for getting everyone fired up when singing! I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look some up…
This is a list that might come in handy at such times: songs with titles that start with “O.” Use it when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘O’?” and also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (91–100)
Hot Spring DittyNinomiya Yukiko
Sung by Yukiko Ninomiya, whose clear voice was honed as a children’s song singer and brightened the Showa-era pop scene, this is the quintessential local tune brimming with hot-spring charm! Released in 1966, this classic features lyrics by Yuki Tanaka and music by Seiichi Sakurada, and it’s delightful how it takes you from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south, showcasing hot spring resorts all across Japan.
The swift scene changes in the lyrics—from honeymoon trips to group tours—are vivid, and just listening makes you feel like you’re on a hot spring-hopping journey.
Ninomiya’s light, airy vocals and the shamisen-infused rhythm are perfect for party banquets, too.
Sing it at karaoke and you’re guaranteed a great time with everyone joining in with calls and claps! Give it a try and sing it with a traveler’s spirit.
Welcome! This is a delightful hot spring village.Sendagaya Tetsu (Ono Yūki) & Hyū za Dāku Arujānon Sansei (Murase Ayumu)
Accompanied by the lively tones of the Tsugaru shamisen, this work invites you to a cheerful hot spring town.
Yūki Ono, who voices Tetsu Sendagaya, the heir to a hot spring inn, and Ayumu Murase, who voices the arrogant vampire Hugh, handle the vocals.
Their back-and-forth, as they try to entertain weary guests with exuberance and pride, is as delightfully funny as a comedy sketch.
As a related track to the TV anime SERVAMP, it was included on the album “TV Anime ‘SERVAMP’ Character Song Mini Album,” released in October 2016.
It’s a soothing, invigorating number that makes you want to loosen up and sink into a hot bath—perfect for a relaxing night.
Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (101–110)
Maiden Anatomy25 ji, naitokōdo de. × Hatsune Miku
A dark pop tune that blends a heart-twisting wistfulness with addictive appeal.
“Otome Kaibou,” written and composed by DECO*27, the creator of many hit songs.
The sharp guitar and bouncy beat leave a strong impression, and once you listen, you can’t help but groove to the rhythm.
The lyrics portray the complex feelings of not knowing how much of your weakness and true feelings you should lay bare, and they pierce the heart when layered with Mafuyu and Mizuki’s vocals.
The melody is clear, making it easy to hit the right pitches!
Trace/Regret BridgeMochizuki Ruka
Ruka Mochizuki, who hails from Kanagawa Prefecture, blossomed as an enka singer after her time in an idol group.
She made her solo debut in July 2020 with the single “Shitsuren Bojo,” which entered at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Enka/Kayō Singles Chart.
She has continued to build solid credentials, including winning the New Artist Award at the 63rd Japan Record Awards in December 2021.
Her greatest appeal lies in her flexible approach that transcends genre boundaries.
While drawing attention as an “enka singer who can also do gravure,” she has continued to expand the possibilities of enka through collaborations with Vocaloid producers and by joining a unit produced by Tetsuya Komuro.
OCEANB’z
The majestic intro woven by piano and strings is enough to make your heart tremble, isn’t it? This is one of the finest ballads by B’z, one of Japan’s leading rock duos, released in August 2005 as their 39th single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Umizaru: UMIZARU EVOLUTION,” and its music video—filmed on the patrol vessel Mizuho—also drew attention.
The lyrics, which express a strong resolve to overcome any storm and set out on a new journey together with a loved one, stir the listener’s heart all the more when paired with Tak Matsumoto’s guitar.
For many in the yutori generation, it’s likely a classic that brings back memories of youth.
Take a moment to listen closely while thinking of your cherished partner or family.
Old StreetThe Sugar Nuts
This is top-notch pop-punkabilly that sets your heart fluttering with its sweet-and-sour melody and upbeat rhythm! It’s a track by The Sugar Nuts, a girls’ band based in Toyama, included on their mini-album “The Sugar Nuts,” released in December 2017.
Their sound uniquely blends the cuteness reminiscent of ’60s girl pop with the driving speed of punk.
The nostalgic lyrics, which bring back memories of street corners once walked and tender first loves, revive a page of youth in the hearts of listeners.
OrbitEsaki Fumitake
A quiet ache keeps ringing like an echo.
This short instrumental opens the collection of original scores Fumitake Ezaki composed for the live-action adaptation of the film 5 Centimeters per Second.
Within just over a minute, it avoids excessive swells while fixing motifs of creases in memory and shifts in time.
Its gentle spaces and understated contours are designed not to disturb the harmony with Masayoshi Yamazaki’s One more time, One more chance, which was so striking in the original animated version.