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!
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A collection of songs that start with “U.” Great for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (91–100)
beautifulUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece band that continues to charge through the rock scene with high-level musicianship and a distinctive pop sensibility.
Released in January 2026 as their 21st single, this much-talked-about work was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki.
While grounded in the band’s signature sense of speed, the sound also reflects the story’s elegance and clarity, likely sweeping refreshingly through the listener’s heart.
Packaged as a double A-side together with the anime’s ending theme, Azalea no Kaze, the melodies—carefully crafted by lyricist and composer Tomoya Tabuchi as he contemplated how to engage with the narrative—resonate with delicacy and drama.
It’s a dazzling rock tune that ushers in the beginning of a new story.
Shut up.Ado
With its distorted guitars and aggressive beats, this track packs the full appeal of Ado’s chameleonic vocals—her signature.
The lyrics, which voice frustration with society, leave a powerful impact, and her expressive range—from raspy shouts to whispers—is simply overwhelming.
Released in October 2020, this major-label debut was written and composed by Vocaloid producer syudou.
Its wide vocal range and fast rhythm make it notoriously hard to sing, but when you want to blow away a gloomy mood or scream your heart out at karaoke to relieve stress, there’s no better song.
Utakata LullabyAdo
Created as an insert song for the movie ONE PIECE FILM RED, which sparked a social phenomenon, this track became a sensation for its overwhelming addictiveness.
The sound fusing swing jazz and rap boosts your energy every time you listen.
It’s included on the album Uta no Uta ONE PIECE FILM RED, released in August 2022.
There’s also a well-known anecdote that it was made in response to an order from the original creator, Eiichiro Oda, to craft a “brainwashing” kind of song.
Ado’s mercurial, high-speed rap—fired off like a machine gun—is truly breathtaking.
When you want to sharpen your focus and dive into your tasks, this energetic number will give you the push you need!
Have the plums bloomed? Are the cherry blossoms not yet?Metis
This is singer-songwriter Metis’s major-label debut single, “Has the Plum Blossomed? Is the Cherry Not Yet?” Released in January 2007, it was used as the opening theme for programs including Toyama Television’s “bbt music selection.” The song stands out for its title inspired by an Edo-period short lyric song (端唄, hauta) and its sound that incorporates traditional Japanese elements.
Its lyrics, which long for the arrival of spring, resonate with the feelings of standing at life’s milestones such as entrance exams and graduation.
It’s an uplifting anthem recommended for anyone seeking courage.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
How about a beautiful, dreamlike world that feels as if you’re sinking into the deep sea? This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, a leading figure in the J-pop scene.
Its weighty orchestration blends with processed vocals, enveloping you in a curious, otherworldly sensation as you listen.
The lyrics, which evoke the presence of precious things unseen, stir a quiet sense of emotion.
Released as a digital single in June 2019, the track was written as the theme song for the animated film Children of the Sea, and it is also included on the album STRAY SHEEP.
Yonezu has been a fan of the original manga since his teens and had long hoped to create a song for its adaptation.
It’s a piece filled with respect for the original author.
Perfect for when you want to forget the everyday and surrender yourself to an overwhelming wave of sound.
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
It’s a grand number also included on the 5th album STRAY SHEEP, where weighty strings entwine with an earthy, tribal beat.
The sound, which conveys a gritty determination to push forward through adversity, really shakes the listener’s heart.
Released as a single in September 2019, the song was written as the theme for the drama No Side Game.
Its lyrics, depicting the struggle to keep fighting even while hurt, carry a universal power that resonates not only in sports scenes but with anyone holding on in everyday life.
When you need to fire yourself up or face a moment you absolutely can’t lose, it will undoubtedly give you a powerful shove from behind.
With Kenshi Yonezu’s emotional vocals echoing in your chest, it’s a soul-stirring track through and through.
We Go! ~HIKAKIN & SEIKIN with Luffy ver.~HIKAKIN & SEIKIN with Rufi
The special version by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN with Luffy—hailed as a dream collaboration between YouTuber brothers and a national anime icon—has been creating a buzz.
The original song, released in 2011, served as the opening theme for the New World arc of ONE PIECE, with lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi and composition by Kohei Tanaka—an anthem that calls adventurers to set sail.
This new version is used as the opening theme for the SPECIAL EDITED VERSION “ONE PIECE” Fish-Man Island Arc, airing on Fuji TV from January 2025.
With a high-velocity tempo at BPM 176 and an expansive, chorus-inviting melody in the hook, it’s perfect for performances and party interludes.
When multiple voices join together, the entire venue can share a thrilling sense of unity.
Why not heat up your celebration with a track that resonates not only with anime fans but also with audiences steeped in online video culture?