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!] (231–240)
Occult ClubNayutan Seijin
This pop tune by NayutalieN is themed around an “Occult Research Club.” It blends summer vacation with ghost stories, creating a charming world that feels nostalgic and a little mysterious.
The familiar catchy sound and Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear vocals stoke a thrilling sense of the extraordinary! This track is also featured on the album “Object V from Planet Nayutan,” released in July 2025 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his activities—the first album in five years.
Why not listen while imagining a summer night’s tale?
Be my bride.BEGIN
This is a cover by BEGIN of the timeless proposal song released by Yuzo Kayama in 1966.
The arrangement beautifully blends the breezy freshness of the original—evocative of the Shonan seaside—with Okinawa’s laid-back atmosphere.
The rustic tone of the Ichigo Ichie and the warm vocals perfectly match the lyrics’ worldview, which sings of straightforward love for that special someone.
Just listening wraps you in a warm sense of happiness.
The track is included on the classic 2003 album “Begin no Ichigo Ichie 58 Drive.” At their Chigasaki live show, it was performed as a bridge connecting Okinawa and Shonan.
It’s a heartwarming song that gently supports those planning a proposal or heading out on a drive date with someone special.
Okinawa Sunshine DayBEGIN
It’s an irresistibly cheerful summer tune that conjures up piercing blue skies and a pleasant sea breeze.
The buoyant rhythm that fuses ska and reggae naturally gets your body moving just by listening.
The track was inspired by guitarist Masaru Shimabukuro—who wrote both lyrics and music—after seeing his friends having a great time back in his hometown.
The lyrics convey the liberating feeling of driving under a cloudless sky and the positive vibe of surrendering to island rhythms and forgetting your worries.
Featured on Taiyo, the band’s first album in seven years set for release in July 2025, the song captures the warm, live energy of being recorded in one take on Ishigaki Island.
Perfect for summer drives, it also makes the ideal BGM whenever you want a quick mood refresh.
River of LongingTakisato Mi
Satomi Taki, who pursued her dream of becoming a singer while working as a nurse, boasts a background that includes winning the Grand Champion title on “A Star Is Born!” Her indomitable spirit and undeniable talent stood out from the very start of her career.
While she initially exuded an idol-like charm, her 1989 release “Ideyu-bashi” became a hit with cumulative sales exceeding 300,000 copies and is still cherished as one of her signature songs.
Many may also remember “Otoko to Onna no Love Game,” her duet with actor Gin Maeda.
Her voice, tinged with a certain wistfulness yet radiating inner strength, resonates deeply with listeners.
Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu
Released in 1990, this was B.B.
Queens’ debut single that sparked a massive craze.
As the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, it played in households across Japan and became a national hit that everyone—from kids to adults—could sing and dance to.
It also drew attention for having lyrics written by the original creator, Momoko Sakura.
In fact, the group was a masked super-unit planned by Being, packed with top-tier talent; the outstanding performances by artists like Fusanosuke Kondo and Yuko Tsubokura underpin the irresistibly upbeat sound.
Its mysterious, whimsical phrases stick in your head after just one listen.
The moment you hear the intro, the excitement of those days comes rushing back—a song that truly defines its era.
Fashion bossORANGE RANGE
A ridiculously bright and feel-good dance tune that sticks in your head after just one listen.
It was ORANGE RANGE’s 20th single, released in November 2008, and at the time it also made waves as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky Chocolate.
They say its playful spirit—staying true to their own style—and the contagious positive energy are expressed over a burstingly vibrant sound.
Thanks to TikTok dance videos, it’s back in the spotlight and cherished as a summertime anthem loved across generations.
Perfect for cranking up the fun with friends or getting in the mood to head out.
It’s truly a song that makes you happy just by listening!
to our placeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
It’s a song packed with the early charm of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, offering a slightly different flavor from the image later known as his “scream of the soul.” Set to a country-style arrangement, it portrays a man whose infidelity has been discovered, making somehow endearing excuses while coaxing his girlfriend to cheer up.
The lively sounds of fiddle and banjo, paired with his earnest vocals, may well bring a smile to your face.
Released in March 1979 as a single and included on his re-debut album “Kaze wa Minami Kara” (“The Wind Blows from the South”), it’s also well-known as a concert staple that sparks call-and-response from the crowd.
If things get awkward with your partner, you might try making up with the same bright, straightforward approach as the song’s protagonist.