A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
When you’re playing word-chain games using J-POP song titles, or doing “shiritori karaoke” where the next song is chosen by the last letter of the previous one, some of you might search for something like “songs that start with XX,” right?
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole bunch of songs that start with “u.”
There are lots of words that begin with “u” that are commonly used in song titles—like umi (sea), wedding, uso (lie), and utsukushii (beautiful).
We’ve picked out a wide range of songs across different eras and by artists of all genders, so use this as a reference for choosing your next track!
Songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (1–10)
The [number]-person incident in our groupNEW!piinata
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Some of you have probably seen this song with its unforgettable, striking title on social media.
It’s “Uchira ○-nin Jiken,” created by Vocaloid producer Pīnata and released in December 2024.
Despite its provocative word choices, the song is filled with heart-wrenching, bittersweet feelings—like wishing to reunite in a dream or longing for seasons that have passed.
Sung by Hatsune Miku over a poppy, danceable beat, the melody has a curious charm that gets more addictive the more you listen.
It gained buzz on video site rankings, and it’s the perfect track for blowing away inner gloom or when you’re feeling a bit sentimental.
Be sure to experience the world that deepens with every repeat.
Un Poco LocoNEW!Hiyori Ishibashi, Naohito Fujiki
A song from the Disney/Pixar film “Coco,” performed by Miguel, a boy who wanders into the Land of the Dead, and the cheerful skeleton Héctor.
In the movie released in March 2018, Hayato Ishibashi as Miguel and Naohito Fujiki as Héctor deliver a perfectly synced back-and-forth in this number with an irresistibly pleasant Latin rhythm.
As Miguel awakens to the joy of music and whips the venue into a frenzy, the exhilaration alone will have your body moving without you even noticing.
Included on the album “Coco [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack / Japanese Version],” this track is perfect for livening up a karaoke session! Even the complex rhythms aren’t scary if you sing them while having fun like the two of them.
We recommend splitting the parts with friends and singing it in a lively, festive mood!
ecstasyNEW!Okuda Tamio
This rock number, brimming with artisan spirit, grabs the ear with a nostalgically tinged synthesizer tone.
Its worldview—said to be inspired by the mastery of traditional cormorant fishing—evokes deep immersion in one’s craft and a sense of pride.
Humor and fervor blend to perfection, making it a quintessential “Minose-bushi” showcase.
Released in January 2026 as the opening track of Tamio Okuda’s EP “Amarimono,” the song was preceded by a music video in December 2025 that visually captures the serious, single-minded dedication to making things, further highlighting the work’s appeal.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to focus on one thing or feel like honing your specialty.
With oolong highballs and in springNEW!osage
This is a signature song by the rock band osage, known for their genre-blending musical style.
Centered on themes of promises for the future and reunions with friends, the lyrics inspire a positive outlook while carrying the bittersweetness of parting.
The vocalist’s emotionally rich delivery is deeply moving, making it a track that resonates with the feeling of spring.
Although this piece was originally included on a self-produced release in 2018, it remained a live staple beloved by fans and was re-recorded with a new arrangement and released in September 2020.
It was later included on the mini-album “root(s),” released in January 2021.
It’s a great choice for BGM in a reel that compiles memories with cherished friends.
うるたーるNEW!Fujiwara Hagane
This is a song by the Vocaloid producer Hagane Fujiwara—also known for the major hit “Fumble!”—included on the album “El Dorado (Fake)” released in November 2025, with its music video published in February 2026.
It participated in the BokaColle Winter 2026 TOP100 and ranked 31st.
Performed as a duet by Kasane Teto and Amai, its rhythmic, highly repetitive hook makes your body instinctively keep time.
Another hallmark is its worldbuilding themed around “The Cats of Ulthar.” There’s also a mechanism that links the video to a novel, so those who enjoy analysis and theories will likely find it especially appealing.
うブNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
A rock number packed with their early momentum and pure impulse, performed since their indie days.
It strongly retains the vibe of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s first era and remains a long-standing favorite among fans.
It features a driving sound and lyrics that convey a sense of immaturity and impulse.
Since the vocals can sound somewhat mechanical and make the pitch hard to grasp, it might help to practice with the karaoke pitch bar turned on.
There are spots with clipped rhythms, so don’t rush—follow the lyrics carefully as you sing!
WeekenderNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP
This is one of Hey! Say! JUMP’s double A-side singles released in September 2014.
Since it was used as the theme song for the drama “The Files of Young Kindaichi N (neo),” starring Ryosuke Yamada and Daiki Arioka, many of you may already know it.
Blending the Saturday-night time slot with the drama’s mystery elements, it’s crafted as a funky disco track themed around unraveling the mysteries of love.
Its high-energy rhythm that makes your body move on its own and its comical yet catchy melody are incredibly appealing.
It also topped the Oricon weekly chart and sold 185,000 copies in its first week, making it a hit.
It’s the perfect song for cranking up your mood to the max as the weekend approaches, or for getting everyone hyped and rowdy together at karaoke.