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 choosing karaoke songs! (41–50)
That’s a friend.Sakushi: Higurashi Shinzou / Sakkyoku: Morimoto Kiyoto
This work stays close to children jumping into a new environment and sings about the wonders of friendship.
Singing it together to the bright melody can be a great way to deepen bonds.
It was selected as the Monthly Song on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho” from July to August 2011, and it became popular in the anime “Tomodachi 8-nin” as a song featuring the full cast of characters.
It was included on an album released in October of the same year, as well as on various special compilations, and it remains enduringly popular.
It’s especially recommended for first graders starting their new school lives.
Be sure to listen to this warm message song that cherishes dear friends.
The light that exists there.DECO*27
This work gently stays close to a wavering heart, kindling hope from within.
It’s an insert song from the film “Project SEKAI the Movie: The Broken SEKAI and the Miku Who Can’t Sing,” released in January 2025, with lyrics and composition by DECO*27 and arrangement by Surii.
The sound is marked by a slow-building heat, and the lyrics are perfect for those who want to move forward at their own pace.
If you’re looking to find your own light before the school entrance ceremony, be sure to give it a listen.
creationHoshino Gen
This is the song that adds a playful spark to your brand-new life that’s about to begin.
Released by Gen Hoshino in February 2021 and later included on the single “Fushigi/Sōzō,” it was written as the 35th anniversary theme song for Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros.
The lyrics, packed with the joy and impulse of creation, and the unique sounds reminiscent of a game console booting up, leave a strong impression.
Surrender yourself to its exhilarating, fast-paced beat, and any anxiety about the unknown might just blow away.
It’s sure to give new students—who want to throw themselves wholeheartedly into both study and play—the courage to create a new version of themselves.
Let its creative energy inspire you, and greet the bright morning of your entrance ceremony.
So GoodReiko
Singer-songwriter REIKO, who joined BMSG as a solo artist after participating in the audition program “THE FIRST,” is highly acclaimed for her exceptional sense of groove, shaped by her Filipino and Japanese background.
Among her works, this track is especially recommended for a pleasant start to the day.
Released as a single in May 2024, it features an R&B rhythm and distinctive electric piano tones.
It carries a positive message that ties in with the title of her radio show, “REIKO So far, so good.,” and simply listening to it will lighten your mood.
Put it on while getting ready in the morning or during your commute, and you’re sure to start your day on a bright note!
Sky’s Stargazing ChickKarahina
Gazing up at the starry sky, it stirs a wistful feeling that makes you want to send words to someone precious far away.
It’s a song by Karahina, released in February 2026.
The worldview that contrasts the vast universe with a small life is deeply moving.
Its theme of continuing to speak to what is fading away resonates deeply with listeners’ hearts.
Give it a listen on nights when you want to hold your precious memories close.
The sky clearsHaruno Sugigui
An instrumental piece by Sugiki Haruno whose gentle piano tones resonate deeply.
It has a clarity like light breaking through after the rain, and simply listening makes you feel as if your heart is being cleansed.
Included on the EP “The Wind Recites the Waves,” released in August 2019.
The sound brims with a sense of openness—like the moment clouds drift away and the blue sky spreads—and it fits perfectly as BGM for Instagram Stories or Reels videos.
GraduationTakahashi Yuu
Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, who has won the hearts of many through his street performances, released this, his sixth single, in January 2012.
It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “CDTV” and as the campaign song for JR East’s “Let’s Wave at the Steam Locomotive!! – Along-the-Line Smile Project.” Created based on messages sent to a radio program, the song affirms not only graduating from school but also setting out from sorrow and anxiety with powerful positivity.
In spring, when many dive into new environments, listening to it when you want to rally yourself may spark the energy to move forward.