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 selections from the masterpieces spanning the Showa to Reiwa eras! (481–490)
You’re on a roll! You’re killing it!Nagayama Miho
Miho Nakayama’s song “Tsuiterune Notterune” is memorable for its catchy melody and poppy rhythm.
Released in August 1986, it was also used as Shiseido’s fall ’86 campaign song.
It reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a beloved track for many.
The lyrics depict chance encounters and fated moments in love, with a theme of those instants when luck and the goddess of destiny smile upon you.
Its vocal range isn’t too wide and the rhythm is easy to follow, making it a karaoke-friendly song.
It’s a fun, nostalgic tune that women in their 50s in particular should check out.
Counterattack of the Earth Demon ArmyHisaishi Joe
The Dorok Principality League is depicted as a force antagonistic to Tolmekia.
In the original manga, there are scenes where the Dorok army battles Tolmekia’s Kushana forces, but in the film the Dorok army appears only in flashbacks.
The soundtrack used in those scenes is this track, “The Dorok Army Strikes Back.” It makes extensive use of murky-sounding chords, effectively conveying the oppressive weight of the combat scenes.
The Great Tree of TsukamoriHisaishi Joe
A song used in the scene where, with the help of Totoro and his friends, the seeds Mei and the others planted rapidly grow into a great tree.
Among the many masterpieces in the soundtrack of My Neighbor Totoro, this piece has moved countless people with its particularly beautiful melody.
Perhaps the reason we’re so deeply moved by the grandeur of the towering O-Tsukamori tree as it rises in that scene is the brilliance of this music.
The Mysteries of the MoonHisaishi Joe
Here’s a track that perfectly fits the title “Mysteries of the Moon.” Its sharp, edgy high notes—like bursts of colliding light—leave a striking impression.
There’s hardly any conventional rhythm, yet that absence only deepens the mysterious atmosphere.
The moon, an unknown world.
This must-listen, top-recommended piece is packed with feelings of fascination, unease, instability, and longing toward that moon.
Flight on a Moonlit NightHisaishi Joe
This piece is the music from the scene where Satsuki and Mei ride Totoro and fly through the night sky.
That slightly mysterious, thrilling moment that feels like a secret just for children is a dreamlike, unforgettable scene even when you grow up.
This track features an outstanding arrangement that captures that moment in a fun, light, and slightly mystical way—music that feels like it could bring good dreams anytime.
gust of windHisaishi Joe
“Gust of Wind” is a track included on the image album for Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Like “Seaside Date,” it wasn’t included on the soundtrack collection and went unused in the film.
Just listening to the piece, don’t you feel a bit compelled to brace yourself, as if some sort of difficulty lies ahead? If it were used in the movie, I think it would fit a scene of Kiki flying through a storm.
It’s a super cool piece that I’d love to hear performed live.
Tsugaru Shamisen / Jonkara Improvisational StrummingYoshida Brothers · Hiromitsu Agatsuma · Shinichi Kinoshita
In the Hokkaido–Tohoku area, when you hear the names the Yoshida Brothers, Hiromitsu Agatsuma, and Shinichi Kinoshita, you think of incredible shamisen performances and some seriously cool guys.
Beyond their collaborations with various artists, TV commercials, and other widely seen works, their classical performances are on a whole different level—also unbelievably cool.
The playing is truly outstanding…
the kind of performance that makes listeners instinctively sit up straight in seiza.
Please enjoy these magnificent performances.