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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.

Songs with titles starting with “Tsu.” Introducing masterpieces from the Showa to Reiwa eras! (261–270)

Strong and fleetingflumpool

flumpool “Strong and Ephemeral” Music Video
Strong and fleetingflumpool

Released in 2013 as the 12th single, it was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!” for the month of October.

Centered on the meaning of life, the song features deeply memorable lyrics that leave a strong impression.

It really makes you think about many things.

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This work has a mysterious charm that makes you feel as if you’re listening to a rambling monologue.

“Tsugai,” produced by Vocaloid creator kojika, was released in April 2024.

It blends intricate beats with guitar tones reminiscent of math rock; the brisk groove alone is addictive.

Its literary lyricism is another draw, prompting you to ponder what “you” meant to the protagonist.

Be sure to give it a deep, attentive listen.

Moon’s DropletsMIE

[IA] Moon’s Droplets [Original]
Moon's DropletsMIE

Vocaloid-style songs for female characters often feature melodies in a high register, but this track is unusual for a female-character Vocaloid song in that it starts in a low register.

When it reaches the chorus, it shifts to a high-register melody characteristic of IA, and that progression is truly beautiful.

The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?miwa

miwa “The Moon Is Beautiful, Isn’t It?” Music Video
The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?miwa

Singer-songwriter miwa, who grew up immersed in music under her family’s influence, made her major debut while still in high school.

The track “Tsuki ga Kirei Desu ne” from her EP Wish Upon the Moon, released on November 15, 2023, lingers in the ears with its piano- and strings-driven ensemble and melodies that evoke a sense of traditional Japanese aesthetics.

The title and lyrics, inspired by an anecdote about the famed novelist Natsume Soseki, convey a refined beauty.

It’s a lyrical ballad whose delicate arrangement resonates deeply with the heart.

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Formed in 1998 by vocalist-guitarist Kimiko and guitarist Sasaki Jun, who were classmates in high school in Chiba, the band’s song “Tsugihagi Moyou” was selected as the opening theme for the anime Non Non Biyori Nonstop.

They have also performed theme songs for other TV anime such as Hanasaku Iroha, Bakuman, and Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma.

Their charming, pure vocals and energetic sound are captivating.

Give nano.RIPE’s music a listen—it’s sure to fill you with energy and courage!

The Tsukumo Pactnaraku

Tsukumo’s Pact – Kasane Teto
The Tsukumo Pactnaraku

Tsukumo no Chigiri, with its captivating Japanese-style sound, is a track produced by the Vocaloid creator naraku, who debuted in 2023.

The song feels like an arrangement of festival music, incorporating the tones of taiko drums and shakuhachi to evoke a lavish, resplendent atmosphere.

The lyrics depict two people bound by a strong bond.

Its figurative expressions also convey a distinctly Japanese essence.

If you listen closely, you can sense that the theme ties into Obon as well.

Be sure to watch it together with the music video, which features characters in kimono.

Tsukuyomiphatmans after school

phatmans after school 'Tsukiyomi' MV
Tsukuyomiphatmans after school

The ending theme of the TV anime “Yozakura Quartet ~Hana no Uta~.” They’re even called the “post–BUMP OF CHICKEN,” partly because they’re on the same label.

By adding a sense of synth-driven float to classic guitar rock and philosophical lyrics, the sound achieves a great sense of expansiveness.