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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Collection of songs starting with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (11–20)
sing; extol; celebrate (often poetic/literary)NEW!jo0ji
This song was created in the wake of a friend’s childbirth, imbued with wishes for a bright future.
Beginning with handclaps and expanding as the chorus joins in, the ensemble opens up the scenery all at once, gently easing the suffocation of everyday life.
Written by singer-songwriter jo0ji, it was released in March 2025 and was later included on the album “Aeka.” It also drew attention as the ending theme for FM Yokohama’s “Tresen” in March 2025.
Another topic of conversation was the participation of members of WONK in the arrangement and chorus.
This piece quietly gives a push to those feeling anxious or trying to take a new step forward.
It’s perfect as background music for your daily commute or school run, and each listen is sure to fill you with positive energy.
Night of EphemeraNEW!nqrse
Released in July 2021, “Utakata no Yoru” pairs PolisPikadery’s sleek, urban track with nqrse’s low-register rap and vocals, fusing them beautifully into a mellow soundscape.
The lyrics, depicting the moment when emotions lose their contours in the late night, symbolize elusive feelings and the ephemerality of a single night.
It’s a perfect track for anyone looking to step away from the city’s clamor and find some calm.
I look up as I walkNEW!Sakamoto Kyu
This work, which depicts a scene of walking while looking up at the sky even amid sorrow, is a warm song infused with hope that faces forward even in loneliness.
Kyu Sakamoto’s gentle, embracing voice resonates deeply in the heart, doesn’t it? Released as a single in October 1961, it became widely beloved after being featured in a segment of a popular television program.
The following year, a film with the same title was also released.
Furthermore, in 1963 it topped the U.S.
charts, becoming a worldwide hit.
Don’t we all sometimes feel our spirits sink as we go about our days? This is the kind of music that softly and kindly stays by your side when your heart is tired.
Listen to it slowly while gazing up at the starry sky, and take a deep, relaxing breath.
Walking with youNEW!Novelbright
This is an essential signature song when talking about Novelbright’s career.
Originally included on their self-produced release in 2016, it reached listeners nationwide with a more polished arrangement as the lead track of the mini-album “SKYWALK,” released in October 2018.
It was also featured as an insert song in AbemaTV’s dating reality show “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2020 Spring,” where its wavering feelings of love and straightforward lyrics aligned perfectly and sparked major buzz.
A street performance video from Sendai in July 2019 went viral, propelling the song to a massive hit with over 300 million streams.
The track’s appeal lies in vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s piercing high-tone voice and the band’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound—an ideal rock number for those who want to belt it out at karaoke and revel in the rush.
WINNERNEW!Nakamura Shugo
Many of you probably felt your hearts swell at the melody that plays after that fierce battle! It’s the track written and composed by Shugo Nakamura himself, chosen as the ending theme for the first half of season 1 of the anime Blue Lock.
Released as his 6th single in November 2022, it conveys the quiet fighting spirit and obsession with victory that lie beneath the frenzy.
The song has a comfortable mid-tempo, and its sophisticated sound—one that doesn’t overbelt the chorus—was seriously cool, wasn’t it? It’s perfect for moments when you want to calm your mind after intense competition, or when you want to quietly steel yourself toward a goal.
Through this piece, you can savor a deep afterglow that seems to accompany the characters’ shifting inner worlds.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)NEW!Hata Motohiro
A profoundly moving song that portrays the resolve to break out of a self-protective shell and, despite fear, head toward the one you love.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, pure vocals, together with a grand melody woven by piano and strings, deliver the poignant emotions straight to the heart.
Released in June 2007, the track was later included on the album “Contrast” and has long been cherished as one of his early signature works.
It also drew attention in 2016 when it was chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Happy Marriage!?” If you’re afraid of getting hurt in love or need the courage to move forward, give it a listen.
It will gently push you from behind, and you may find tears welling up before you know it.
Collection of songs starting with “U”. Great for shiritori or karaoke song selection! (21–30)
Ephemeral FireworksNEW!supercell
This song by supercell, a creator team led by ryo, was included on their third major-label single released in August 2010.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime Naruto Shippuden and became a hot topic at the time.
Nagi’s clear, transparent vocals beautifully capture the bustle of summer festivals, the fleeting brilliance of fireworks, and the fragility of love.
Accompanied by piano melodies, it’s a ballad that poignantly conveys the ache of time slipping away.
It’s a lingering, evocative piece you’ll want to listen to while feeling the cool breeze at summer’s end and gazing up at the night sky.