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” — a roundup. Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (211–220)
Beautiful finsupittsu
This is a song by Spitz that drew major attention as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine.
Released in April 2023 as their 46th single, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Single Rankings.
It’s easy to believe the story that Masamune Kusano delved deeply into the film’s script to write the song—the result resonates profoundly with the narrative.
The poetic worldview, evoking an image of someone swimming powerfully forward while carrying their wounds—wounds that become part of their individuality—feels quintessentially Spitz.
Its popularity is also growing as a staple summer song of the Reiwa era.
With its crystal-clear sound and an uplifting chorus, it’s perfect for summer drives.
Brimming with kindness that seems to nudge children forward as they step into the future on their own, it’s a true gem of a song.
Even if I’m rebornNozomihara Kana (CV: Hanazawa Kana)
This is a gemlike ballad sung by Kana Hanazawa, featured as the ending theme of Episode 1 of the TV anime “Yo-kai Academy Y: Encounter with N.” As the character who holds the key to the story, she sings within the episode itself, creating a moving climax for the first installment.
The earnest wish to meet a cherished person again, even after being reborn, gently permeates the heart through her clear, translucent voice and the tender sound.
Give it a listen when you want to linger in the afterglow of the story!
Ura-Namba BluesMizuki Kei
This is a blues enka by Kei Mizuki that conjures up the bustle and neon of Osaka’s backstreets in Ura-Namba.
Known as a “high-spirited Naniwa girl,” she sings a one-night-only love story.
The lyrics, which even drop the names of modern cocktails, are filled with the regret of not exchanging contact information and the aching feelings of a woman who can’t forget the person she spent just one night with.
If you have an unforgettable love memory, or on a night when you want to sink into a touch of sentimentality, listening to this will surely tighten your chest at the heroine’s endearing earnestness.
Rabbit TearsKumorigahara
It’s an absolutely stunning track where complex, labyrinthine odd-time riffs intersect with heart-wrenching Japanese vocals.
As people often describe Kumorigahara’s sound as “King Crimson meets Doji Morita,” it brilliantly fuses intellectual structural beauty with raw lyricism.
The intense impatience and inner turmoil borne by a fragile soul are rendered dramatically over a growling organ and a weeping Mellotron.
The song was included on the maxi single Dokugen Dokushō released in February 2016, and reached a wider audience with the December 2021 album KUMORIGAHARA.
In concert, it can stretch past eleven minutes and even feature a guitar-and-keyboard solo battle.
How about giving it a listen on a night when you want to immerse yourself in deeply narrative rock?
Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band
The Kai Band, a group that gained popularity with a distinctive musicality that blends elements of Japanese kayōkyoku into rock.
Many men in their 60s were likely drawn to their unadorned, rugged sound.
Among Kai Band’s songs, one I particularly recommend is “Uragiri no Machikado” (Street Corner of Betrayal).
The song spans mid1 C# to hi A#, which is somewhat wide, but since the average pitch is quite low, anyone who can produce brief mid-to-high notes should be able to sing it without issue.
However, because there are relatively few rests compared to the many long tones, it’s necessary to make adjustments—such as lowering the key slightly or tucking the chin—to avoid over-projecting your voice.
With YouNishino Kana
With You, released in May 2025, is easier to sing compared to Kana Nishino’s other songs because the chorus doesn’t go very high and you can mainly use chest voice.
The song’s range is G#3 to C#5, staying in the mid register, and the track itself is short at about two and a half minutes, so it should be easy to memorize! The highest note, C#5, appears in those occasional ad‑lib-like English phrases.
It’s perfectly fine to use falsetto there.
For the verse (A), pre-chorus (B), and chorus, pay attention to the rhythm in each section.
In the A section, there’s a spoken feel, so value the space between phrases.
The B section is distinctive—think “ta-taa ta-taa ta-taa ta-taa,” taking the rhythm carefully one by one.
In the chorus, be mindful of the ends of the beats.
Stay calm and work through each part step by step!
Around the season of urizun (the early springtime in Okinawa, literally “the time when melons begin to grow”)Sakamoto Fuyumi
This is a famous song by Fuyumi Sakamoto whose title evokes the early summer of Okinawa and resonates deeply.
It portrays the poignant feelings of a protagonist who, heartbroken in love and dreams and weary of city life, remembers the warm southern breeze and beautiful sea of their hometown.
Carried by the sound of the sanshin, Sakamoto’s rich, lustrous vocals gently seep into the listener’s heart.
Originally included on her 2001 album “Fuyumi Renaissance,” the track was released as a single in September 2002 after topping a fan poll, timed with the 30th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to Japan.
It was also used as the theme for the weather forecast on Okinawa TV, suggesting how widely it was cherished.
It’s a warm song that offers comfort to those striving far from home.