Songs with titles that start with “Tsu.” Introducing famous tracks from the Showa to Reiwa eras!
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘tsu,’” which ones come to mind?
It might not be easy to think of any right away, but if you look at words that start with “tsu” like “tsuki” (moon), “tsubasa” (wings), “tsuyoi” (strong), or “tsumi” (sin), chances are you’ll think, “Ah, that song!”
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs whose titles start with “tsu.”
Use it as a reference for shiritori with song-title restrictions, or as hints for karaoke shiritori where you connect songs by the last letter of the previous one.
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Songs with titles starting with “Tsu.” Introducing masterpieces from the Showa to Reiwa eras! (111–120)
Tsugaru Shamisen StorySaisei
This is a warm-hearted song themed around the shamisen rooted in the land of Tsugaru.
Written and composed by Ikuzo Yoshi, it was released in February 2025.
It’s an enka number that gently weaves together the protagonist’s feelings toward their parents and pride in the shamisen, having chosen a path away from their hometown.
A modern, rock-like arrangement and effective use of electric guitar shine throughout.
Ayasei’s emotionally rich vocals, singing of gratitude to father and mother and a longing for home, and the shamisen’s evocative tones that resonate like memories, sink deep into the heart.
The scenic descriptions are superb, such as the scene of looking up at the stars on a blizzardy night while thinking of home.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those living apart from their families and hometown.
Will you come with me?Kobayashi Akira
Kobayashi Akira’s classic “Tsuite Kurukai,” marked by its poignantly sorrowful melody, is impressive.
As is typical of Kobayashi’s songs, the vocal range is on the wider side, but in this piece the only true high-tone section is the long note right before the chorus, so it shouldn’t pose a major obstacle.
However, there is one instance of kobushi in the middle of the chorus, which calls for attention.
The kobushi here is closer to a Western-style vocal riff than to an enka-style kobushi, so some familiarity with that approach will be necessary.
O warriors of weakness with broken wingsupiko
Upiko is a singer-songwriter drawing attention for a musicality reminiscent of Miyuki Nakajima.
She’s known for lyrics that stir the heart, an emotionally rich singing style, and a characteristically low voice.
Among her works, “O Broken-Winged, Weary Warriors” is one I especially recommend for women with lower voices.
The vocal line is close to Showa-era pop, so there aren’t complex leaps in pitch.
While expressive delivery is required, the overall range is narrow, making it a relatively easy song to sing for women with lower voices.
˶╹ᴗ╹˶tsumigusa
A horror-themed Vocaloid track that gives you full-body chills.
Created by Tsumikusa, known for their dark style, it was released on February 14, 2025—Valentine’s Day.
From the very beginning, the developments are downright terrifying.
The lyrics paint a splatter-filled world, driven by a downer yet fast-paced sound.
The music video also captures the mood perfectly, and after the “Warning,” well…
Let’s just say, you’ll want to experience what happens next with your own eyes and ears!
Tsugaru YearningFukuda Kouhei
Kohei Fukuda, who is also skilled in Tsugaru folk songs.
When he sings about the familiar Tsugaru, it feels like his emotions are especially deeply expressed, doesn’t it? This piece is a very peaceful and beautiful work that portrays the scenery of Tsugaru.
Among Kohei Fukuda’s songs, this one is particularly easy to sing, characterized by a relaxed tempo and a vocal line with gentle contours.
That said, it does include some moderately difficult kobushi (ornamental turns), so an intermediate or higher skill level is essentially required.
If you’re accustomed to enka, be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Cold Hands ~3 Years and 8 Months~Porunogurafiti
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Although it’s the B-side to the 4th single “Saudade,” this song was performed before “Saudade.” It’s an early, underrated breakup song in which the narrator, heartbroken after a 3-year-8-month relationship, laments, “If I can’t be saved, then I want to erase everything.” The same single also includes a track called “Search the best way,” which uses the same melody with a different arrangement and lyrics; it’s the only song for which bassist Tama contributed lyrics.
Moon JourneyGYARI
It’s said to be a remixed version with various changes of the track that was included in the Yuzuki Yukari compilation album “Tsuki no Uta (II).” The pan flute in the intro has a clear, transparent beauty.
With “the moon” as its theme, it has a fantastical atmosphere.