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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Songs That Start With “U”: Perfect for Word-Chain Games and Karaoke! (111–120)
will-illTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
An emotional rock ballad where despair and beauty intertwine.
It’s the ending theme for the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 15th anniversary rebroadcast project.
If you can pull it off at karaoke, it’s a song that lets your expressive power shine as if you’ve lived in the world of Code Geass! I’ve written a lot about TK’s appeal in my karaoke articles, but I even find his death growls beautiful.
In particular, “will-ill” is tough to learn to begin with, and I’m really struggling with it myself.
There are multiple sections with death growls, and compared to other songs, the tone of the growls is different, making it quite difficult to sing well.
In any case, focus on your vocal cords and try not to use your throat as much when you sing!
winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature song “winter fall” has been loved for many years.
While the smooth vocal lines and beautiful falsetto may stand out, the falsetto in this piece is a low falsetto around mid2G, so you don’t need to worry about being unable to produce it.
Although it can be harder to project volume, you should be fine if you adjust the key around the falsetto sections.
However, if you raise the key too much for the falsetto, you may lose the ability to hit the highest chest voice note, hi B, so maintaining balance is important.
Woman ~from “W’s Tragedy”Kawashima Keiji
Singer-songwriter Keiji Kawashima, known as the “Enchanting 3D Voice,” hails from Minabe in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture.
Centered on rock while incorporating elements of jazz and soul, he excels at mature, richly layered pop music.
He made his major-label debut in 2016 with the mini-album “KEIJI.” His signature songs include “Shiroyohira,” which reached No.
1 on streaming platforms, and “Imabito,” a prayer for peace.
In 2024, he received the Wakayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award, reflecting growing recognition in his hometown.
With distinctive activities such as performing concerts at World Heritage sites like Mount Koya, his vocals are highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic music that resonates with the heart.
UmitsukiClariS
This dreamy song likens the unique wistfulness and fragility of summer to a moon floating over the sea and drifting jellyfish.
Chosen as the opening theme for Season 4 of the TV anime “Rent-A-Girlfriend,” it will be released as a single in August 2025.
The lyrics were written after the members repeatedly read the original manga, crafting them to closely reflect the protagonist’s wavering feelings of love.
The frustration of not being able to be honest about your emotions and the aching longing for someone you care about perfectly mirror Kazuya Kinoshita’s state of mind.
If you’re struggling with your feelings for someone you like, listening to this track will surely give you the courage to face your own heart.
Rabbit Onsen BalladKadokawa Hiroshi
A ballad-style ondo song depicting a small flirtation unfolding in a hot-spring town where steam rises into the air.
Looking up at the moon floating in the sky, Hiroshi Kadokawa’s vocals leave you with a feeling that’s somehow both wistful and warm—truly captivating.
This piece was originally produced as an insert song for the drama “An-chan,” which aired from October 1982.
It was never released at the time and became a phantom ondo, but it was included on the album “Eiichi Ohtaki NOVELTY SONG BOOK / NIAGARA ONDO BOOK,” released in March 2023.
The playful yet lyrical sound crafted by Eiichi Ohtaki and Takashi Matsumoto really sinks into the heart.
Whether you listen to it on the way to a hot-spring trip or during a relaxing evening at home, it’s sure to give you an exquisite moment of relaxation.
You like whisky, don’t you?Ishikawa Sayuri
Sayuri Ishikawa’s song conjures the image of a grown-up, tranquil scene—lingering over a glass at a bar late at night.
Released in 1991 under the name SAYURI, the track was created as a commercial song for Suntory’s Crest 12-year-old whisky and marked a striking departure from her enka image, embracing a full-on jazz and mood-kayō flavor.
Composed by Makoto Sugii, its refined atmosphere—born from string arrangements and vocals that deliberately forgo enka-style embellishments—harmonizes beautifully with lyrics that feel as if they’re spoken across a bar counter.
Since 2007, it has been revived as the theme for commercials for Kaku-bin and has continued to be covered by many artists, including The Gospellers and Hanaregumi.
Though it presents a different kind of difficulty than enka, why not surrender yourself to its chic vibe and enjoy singing it with ease?
With you ～Luv merry X’mas～EXILE ATSUSHI
A gem of a love ballad that paints a warm, tender time spent with someone special on a holy night.
EXILE ATSUSHI’s sweet, richly textured vocals meld with the smooth, R&B-tinged melody, resulting in a track you can savor slowly.
Originally a song by the vocal group LUVandSOUL, it’s also known for being covered in December 2008 by COLOR, a group produced by ATSUSHI.
It’s the perfect song for strolling through streets aglow with illuminations or spending a cozy Christmas night indoors—one that will leave you enchanted by its beautiful harmonies.