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” [Perfect for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (171–180)
Orange SeaJU!iE
JU!iE has an international background—born in China and a graduate of Berklee College of Music.
She’s a singer-songwriter who ramped up her activities in Japan in 2022, and her sophisticated groove—rooted in jazz and interwoven with R&B and soul—leaves a strong impression.
Collaborations with leading creators on the scene, such as Ayatake Ezaki of WONK and Tokimeki Records, attest to her musical excellence.
Many may have discovered her through her appearance on the Netflix show “Who Is a Wolf?” Her sultry vocals, delivered in Japanese, English, and Chinese, are soothing, and her refined melodies bring a sense of calm as you listen.
She’s an artist we highly recommend for anyone seeking relaxing, mature chill music.
Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Frederic is a rock band from Kobe formed around the Mihara brothers.
They wield a highly addictive dance-rock sound that skillfully incorporates funk and disco.
Since their major debut in 2014, they’ve unleashed a string of unforgettable killer tunes like “Oddloop” and “YONA YONA DANCE.” Their ever-shifting musicality and explosive live performances that electrify arenas are also remarkable.
If you’re looking for danceable rock, start with their music.
Ghost Village MazeNontan to otomodachi
Let’s try singing a song themed around ghosts and mazes together with Nontan, the beloved character from picture books! From the mysterious-sounding intro, you can feel the excitement and suspense building, right? The melody is easy to remember and the tempo is comfortable to sing, so it seems perfect for kids.
The humorous lyrics expand the world you imagine in your head and are likely to spark children’s creativity! Various ghosts appear in the middle of the song, so it would be fun to play along with hand motions while pretending to turn into ghosts, too.
Ghosts!? Let’s enjoy trick-or-treating!Ritoru Wārudo
Let’s enjoy the Halloween catchphrase “Trick or Treat” within a song, too! It starts in a low register with a mysterious atmosphere…
This piece captures the feelings of children experiencing their first Halloween event or feeling excited and nervous about it.
It could be fun to get into character as someone dressed up like a ghost hiding in the dark.
Although the phrase “Trick or Treat” doesn’t appear in the lyrics, you can try adding it in like a call-and-response for a fun arrangement!
Ghosts’ Christmasdeguchi takashi
It’s a humorous song that combines Halloween and Christmas.
Since it’s a song where kids can enjoy their favorite events together, it’s sure to get everyone excited.
Try singing it while adding fingerplay and dance! The tune is poppy and rhythmic, so it’s best sung brightly and energetically.
Acting out the various motifs in the lyrics—like ghosts and clocks—while you sing will lift the mood even more! Be sure to take this opportunity to sing it with the children.
Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (181–190)
OrangeLittle Corgi Club
Little Corgi Club is a three-piece rock band formed in Gifu Prefecture in 2020.
Shortly after they began performing, they won ROJACK for COUNTDOWN JAPAN 20/21, drawing attention for their talent.
Their biggest appeal lies in their music: a driving, exhilarating sound paired with the gentle vocals of Hirotaka Ota.
Starting with their 2020 self-produced CD Orange, their music conveys warmth within its raw energy—once you hear it, it grabs your heart and won’t let go!
I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo
Yoshi Ikuzo is a singer who transcends the boundaries of enka, showcasing a wide range of talents from comic songs to rap.
He is a singer-songwriter from Aomori Prefecture.
He relaunched his career under the name Yoshi Ikuzo in 1977 and drew attention with “Ore wa Zettai! Presley,” a song he wrote and composed himself.
He went on to release numerous universally known hits, including “Ora Tokyo sa Iguda,” which became a social phenomenon, “Yukiguni,” which topped the Oricon charts in 1986 and won the Japan Record Award Gold Prize, and “Sake yo.” As a composer, his talent is also well established—for instance, “Tsugaru Heiya,” which he provided to Masao Sen, became a hit.
From songs that touch the heart to ones that make you laugh, he’s recommended for anyone who wants to experience music full of humanity.