A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for word-chain games or picking karaoke tracks!
How many song titles that start with “so” can you think of?
When it comes to words that begin with “so,” there are plenty—like “sora” (sky), “sotsugyō” (graduation), “songu” (song), and “sonzai” (existence)—and many of these words also appear in song titles.
In this article, we’ll showcase a bunch of songs with titles that start with “so.”
We’ve picked well-known tracks across generations as well as recent buzzworthy songs.
Use this as a reference for song-title shiritori or choosing tracks for “shiritori karaoke.”
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Songs that start with “So” (Japanese syllable ‘so’). Great for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (461–470)
Even though you have no intention (of doing it).Fujii Kaori
Kaai Fujii is attracting attention as a fresh breeze in the enka world.
Since making her debut with “Tokyo Rouge” in July 2018, her vocals—covering everything from classic Showa-era masterpieces to contemporary kayōkyoku—have captured the hearts of many fans.
In 2020, she won the Encouragement Prize at the Japan Composers’ Association Music Festival, and in 2022 she received the Japan Composers’ Association New Artist Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards, steadily earning recognition for her talent.
Her expressive power, honed through musical experience from childhood and a wide range of activities, brings new allure to the kayōkyoku scene.
She’s highly recommended for those who want to feel the “now” of kayōkyoku or discover the true ability of a young enka singer.
Graduation PhotoFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara is a singer-songwriter.
Her voice is often described as smoky, and she effortlessly delivers laid-back songs like Soup and her cover of Spitz’s Haru no Uta.
Among these, listening to Fujiwara’s Sotsugyō Shashin somehow fills me with a bittersweet feeling.
It’s a gentle cover that softly wraps you up alongside the sound of an acoustic guitar.
KanadeFujimiya Kaori (Amamiya Sora)
This is a cover song by Sora Amamiya, who is active as a voice actress.
It gained popularity as the ending theme for the anime One Week Friends.
It’s a gentle ballad whose poignant melody and hopeful lyrics are truly moving.
A female voice instead of a male one feels refreshing, too.
For karaoke, it’s best to sing softly without forcing your voice.
The sparkling piano sound will support you and beautifully highlight your vocals.
Let your charm shine so much that the guy you’re interested in can’t take his eyes off you.
SOUL SCREAMhachi to chou
A landmark of Japanese hip-hop, “Hachi to Chou” (The Bee and the Butterfly).
This track by the hip-hop unit SOUL SCREAM is included on their album The positive gravity – An to Hint.
Its source material is The Painter (Who Lives in the Cellar), crafted by American singer-songwriter Paul Parrish.
While retaining the gentle atmosphere of the sampled original, the song showcases powerful rap.
Run, Honest OneSaijō Hideki
Hashire Shoujikimono (Run, Honest One), sung by Hideki Saijo, was used as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, a song that makes everyone happy when they hear it.
The lyrics are wild and hard to make sense of, but they fit perfectly with Chibi Maruko-chan’s worldview.
The lyrics were written by Momoko Sakura, the creator of the manga.
GraduationTanimura Shinji
Shinji Tanimura’s signature song “Sotsugyo” (Graduation) is a masterpiece that moved many listeners among the graduation songs released in the 1980s.
Its gentle melody and lyrics that weave bittersweet memories seep into the heart.
As you listen and picture the familiar scenes of your school days, immersing yourself in those sweet-and-sour moments, the poignancy and restlessness of youth come flooding back.
It’s a song that celebrates graduates embarking on a new path while renewing our gratitude for days gone by.
Tanimura’s warm vocals gently soothe the sadness of parting.
It’s like a small light.Sanketsu Shoujo Sayuri
Sore wa Chiisana Hikari no You na by Sayuri (Sanketsu Shoujo Sayuri), the theme song for the 2016 anime ERASED (Boku dake ga Inai Machi).
The anime features a boy who experiences a phenomenon called “Revival,” where time rewinds only for him.
Its appeal lies in the depth of both its story and its central gimmick.
As the theme for an anime with such a distinctive worldview, the song also carries a unique and singular atmosphere.
How you incorporate this track into your performance is where you can truly show your skill.
