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 Too!] (481–490)
I’m Hansaburō the Prostrator with Aki YashiroAkiyama Ryuji (Robāto)
It’s a comical yet somehow bittersweet song.
It was included on the album “Omo-Kuri Masterpiece Collection Vol.
2: Ryuji Akiyama Edition,” released in October 2015.
Born from the Fuji TV program “Omo-Kuri Kantoku ~ O-Creator’s TV show ~,” this piece features Ryuji Akiyama playing a character who repeatedly performs dogeza (deep, kneeling bows), striking a perfect balance between absurdity and desperation.
And Aki Yashiro’s soaring vocals are truly wonderful.
If you’re looking for a fun duet song, this is the one to try.
Endless InsomniaInaba Manaka
This work is marked by a powerful beat and a heartrending melody.
Centered on the theme of insomnia, it expresses the worries and inner conflicts that lie deep within the heart.
Manaka Inaba’s clear, translucent vocals resound like a light shining through the night’s darkness.
It’s one of the two A-side tracks on the double A-side single slated for release in February 2025, and it presents a contrasting atmosphere to the other song, “Stardust Escape.” This is a song that stays close to the hearts of those who spend sleepless nights or struggle with something on their mind.
It’s best enjoyed alone on a quiet night.
Be sure to savor this track, filled with a new side of Inaba’s charm.
Always ~ I want you to be with meJunretsu
A gem of a song by Junretsu will gently wrap your heart in warmth.
As if someone dear were by your side, the vocals softly heal loneliness and sorrow.
A melody that tenderly embraces those small moments of solitude you feel in everyday life.
It will surely deepen the feelings you hold for someone special.
Featured on the single “A Miraculous Love Story,” released in January 2025, this piece is perfect for those moments when someone suddenly comes to mind—please give it a listen.
Here comes the cheer song!Hosokawa Takashi
Among fans, “Ouenka, Ikimasu” is an especially popular piece.
It’s like an answer song to Takashi Hosokawa’s fans, characterized by a melody and lyrics that encourage the listener.
While it firmly retains elements of enka, the overall vocal lines and instrumentation are closer to pop, making it one of his easiest songs to sing.
Because there are quite a few slightly long sustained notes, as long as you remember to breathe properly during the rests, you should be able to sing it without any trouble.
Woman’s BluesFuji Keiko
While many associate Keiko Fuji with Tokyo’s Shinjuku, she was actually born in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture.
Debuting in September 1969 with “Shinjuku no Onna,” she quickly rose to stardom thanks to her distinctive vocal style and deeply expressive delivery.
With her husky low register and a unique genre dubbed “enka of resentment,” she continued to captivate countless fans.
In 1970, she received the inaugural Japan Record Grand Prize for “Keiko no Yume wa Yoru Hiraku,” among many other honors.
Her songs, often themed around poverty, loneliness, and the sorrows of women, have been highly praised for their profound emotional impact.
Fuji’s voice is perfect for those who want to feel life’s struggles and joys.
Despite her tumultuous life, her music continues to inspire and move many people to this day.
patrinia (Japanese valerian)Nishikawa Hitomi
Hitomi Nishikawa is an enka singer from Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, who was born the daughter of a rokyokushi (narrative singer) and nurtured her passion for singing while growing up on the road around stages from an early age.
She debuted in 1994 under the name Hitomi Nishimura, releasing songs such as “Beppu Kōro” (Beppu Route).
After a temporary hiatus, she made her re-debut in 2005 as Hitomi Nishikawa.
With emotionally rich songs like “Yorisoi-bana” and “Haha Koi Tayori,” she has captured the hearts of enka fans.
Nishikawa’s appeal lies in her deep, resonant voice and expressive emotional delivery, and her performances in kimono leave a strong impression.
While honoring the traditions of enka, her voice also resonates with contemporary audiences, and her future endeavors are eagerly anticipated.
AlrightNishino Kana
A warm, encouraging song whose soft yet powerful vocals stay close to your heart.
Released by Kana Nishino in June 2011, it’s included on the album “Thank you, Love.” The lyrics, imbued with Nishino’s wish to cheer on those who are doing their best, deliver a message of support to “you,” who keep running straight ahead.
It’s a song that gently gives you a push on the back, urging you to keep facing forward and moving on, even in hard or sad times without giving up.
It’s a track we especially hope those striving toward their dreams and goals will listen to.