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Songs that start with 'Vu'. For shiritori, karaoke, and playlist selection.

In this article, I’ll be introducing lots of Vocaloid songs whose titles start with the katakana “ヴ.”

When it comes to words starting with “ヴ” that might be used in song titles, examples include “Venus” (ヴィーナス), “Vampire” (ヴァンパイア), and “Vintage” (ヴィンテージ).

If you’re familiar with plenty of Japanese songs, a few tracks probably came to mind as soon as you saw these words.

This time, I’ve selected a wide range—from famous hits to hidden gems—so please enjoy discovering both classics and songs you might not know yet.

Feel free to use this as inspiration for shiritori with song titles, as well as for choosing tracks for karaoke or your playlists.

Songs that start with “Vu.” For shiritori, karaoke, and playlist selection (71–80)

VanitasKatte ni shiyagare

A funk band that embodies what it means to be cool and rugged: Katteni Shiyagare.

Their sound and performance, brimming with passion, stir something from deep within.

Add a raspy vocal on top, and there’s no doubt you’ll be captivated by this band’s charm.

Here are the hot yet cool numbers from Katteni Shiyagare—the men that men admire.

vanity (from Shinichi Osawa)Otsuka Ai

Singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka is well known for her lively pop songs like “Sakuranbo,” “SMILY,” and “PEACH.” Released in 2023, “vanity (by Shinichi Osawa)” is a track that upends that image, with a chic, beat-driven sound that leaves a strong impression.

The song was written especially for her by Shinichi Osawa, a producer renowned for electronic music, and it also serves as the theme song for the drama “Yuyu Wonderland,” which features a mysterious, sauna-themed world.

Its enigmatic mood fits the show perfectly—definitely a must-listen!

VENUSŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / “VENUS” music video (Short Ver.)
VENUSŌhashi Torio

The stylish sound and gentle vocals are wonderful.

This is a song by ohashiTrio, a singer-songwriter born in Nishinomiya, Hyogo and raised in Chiba.

It’s included on the 2018 album “STEREO.” It’s a track I’d love for you to listen to carefully alone at night in your room.

Virgin Road feat. Aitsuyoi

Strong feat. Ai / Virgin Road [Short Ver] Lyric Video
Virgin Road feat. Aitsuyoi

It’s a wedding song written from the perspective of a woman walking down the aisle.

It’s by Kyo, a reggae singer who debuted in 2008.

The track is included on his fourth album, “Superstar,” released in 2014.

vaporNisshoku Natsuko

Natsuko Yakushoku – ‘vapor’ Official Music Video
vaporNisshoku Natsuko

“Vapor” was written as the theme song for the film “Terorun to Runrun,” which was featured at the Hiroshima International Film Festival and created a buzz at more than 40 film festivals in Japan and abroad.

The song appears on the second full album “Permafrost,” released in 2019, and expresses inexpressible emotions and feelings through images of drizzle and raindrops.

You can sense Natsuko Nisshoku’s impressions from watching the film during the songwriting process in the poignant piano tones and lyrical vocals.

Be sure to listen to the song together with the film!

Songs that start with 'Vu'. For shiritori, karaoke, and playlist selection (81–90)

VitaHiiragi Kirai

Vita / Kiraijuu (Hiiragi Kirai) feat. flower
VitaHiiragi Kirai

That use of sound… it’s irresistible, isn’t it? This piece is by Hiiragi Kirai, a Vocaloid producer known for darker styles, released in 2022.

It’s a track provided to Gero, a singer who’s also active as a YouTuber.

You get pulled in by the mysterious arrangement that feels both fast-paced and weighty.

And the technique of shifting the beat in the chorus is nothing short of masterful.

It’s also a song that really invites lyric interpretation!

Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19: II. Scherzo, Vivacissimo (A minor)Kashimoto Daishin

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 / Kashimoto · Rattle · Berliner Philharmoniker
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19: II. Scherzo, Vivacissimo (A minor)Kashimoto Daishin

Daishin Kashimoto is a globally active violinist.

Born in London in 1979, he is Japanese.

He began playing the violin at the age of three, studied at the Juilliard School Pre-College, and then at the Freiburg University of Music.

In 2010, he was appointed First Concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, becoming only the second Japanese person to achieve this distinction.

He has won numerous international competitions.

Since 2007, he has also hosted the international music festival “Le Pont,” working to deepen human connections through music.

With performances that are both delicate and powerful, he is recommended not only for classical music fans but also for anyone wishing to discover the appeal of the violin.