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!] (471–480)
Woman’s Love SongHattori Hiroko
Hiroko Hattori has many great songs, but among them, this piece “Onna no Jouka” is renowned as an especially heartrending masterpiece.
In terms of melody, it’s an orthodox enka with a wistful atmosphere, but the vocal line is somewhat unusual, featuring pronounced rises and falls in pitch.
While the tempo itself is slow—so matching pitch isn’t necessarily difficult—the song has a wide vocal range and dramatic dynamics, making it a piece that demands expressive power more than pure technique.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Ogura Koi GoyomiHattori Hiroko
The classic “Ogura Koi Goyomi” is memorable for its passionate vocal phrasing.
True to Hiroko Hattori’s style, this piece is an orthodox enka song with frequent kobushi (melodic turns).
As a result, it carries a certain level of difficulty, but it doesn’t include sections with four- or five-note scale shifts like those found in Tsugaru folk songs.
If you’re comfortable with standard kobushi, you should be able to sing it without issue.
Note that at the beginning of the chorus there’s a section where you apply kobushi while staying in falsetto, so pay special attention there.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
dancerMurashita Kōzō
This signature song by Kozo Murashita, with lyrics that gracefully capture youthful naivety and aching first love, strikes straight to the heart—a work that deftly weaves in delicate emotional nuances.
Released in August 1983, it sold around 100,000 copies and reached No.
24 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s recommended for those who want to resonate with the bittersweetness and fragility of love, or savor a deeply lyrical track that lingers in the soul.
A Man’s Badge of HonorYokohama Ginbae
A masterpiece that portrays the fiery spirit of a young man forging his own path with a rebellious heart.
Released in April 1982, it is known as one of Daisuke Shima’s signature songs.
Written and composed by Johnny of Yokohama Ginbae, the work features powerful vocals and a strong sense of justice, emblematic of the 1980s tsuppari (delinquent) youth culture.
The song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Ten made Agare!” and reached No.
3 on the weekly Oricon charts.
Its lyrics carefully depict the protagonist’s resolve to stay true to his beginnings despite facing adversity, resonating deeply across generations.
It was also covered as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “From Today, It’s My Turn!!,” which boosted its popularity among younger audiences.
For example, it’s beloved as a cheer song in high school baseball and has been used as a walk-up song by professional baseball players—an anthem that pushes forward those striving toward their dreams.
Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori Too!] (481–490)
A maiden’s prayer goes da-da-da!Mizutama Shōbōdan
Mizutama Shobodan, formed in 1978 as Japan’s first all-female punk band, brought a bold vision and originality that sent new waves through the music scene of the time.
Starting with no instrumental skills and building their music purely on passion and energy, they embodied the very spirit of punk.
In 1981 they self-released the album “Otome no Inori wa Daddadda!” which achieved an astonishing 2,000 copies sold.
In 1985 they unveiled the classic “Manten ni Akai Hanabira,” staying true to a DIY ethic.
They performed energetically and consistently voiced social messages, including anti-nuclear activism and women’s festivals.
Highly recommended for anyone who believes in the possibilities of music and seeks free, unbounded expression.
ogre’s headMòwěi
Why not surrender yourself to a stylish, energetic sound? A duet by KAITO and Kasane Teto, composed by Matsu’o and released in August 2024.
The punchy electronic tones that blast into your ears and the aggressive sound arrangement are electrifying.
The lyrics, which delve into human desire and sense of justice, are another highlight.
With its distinctive, heavyweight low end, we recommend listening in a high-quality audio environment!
Woman’s ElegyShimizu Setsuko
A poignant song that portrays a woman’s deep love and sense of loss.
This track is included as the B-side to the February 2025 single “Koibi,” featuring a powerhouse creative team with Junpei Oda composing and Tatsuo Matsui arranging.
Setsuko Shimizu’s alluring, resonant low register pairs beautifully with the emotionally rich, blues-influenced sound.
Drinking while reminiscing about that day…
It’s sure to resonate deeply with anyone nursing a broken heart or those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.