Songs with titles that start with 'yu'
A list of song titles in Japanese alphabetical order that might be useful for karaoke.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs with titles that start with “yu.”
How many songs with titles starting with “yu” can you think of?
And how many of the songs in this article do you know?
We’re covering a wide range—from massive hits from the Showa era to songs that became standard favorites after booming in the Heisei era.
Use this as a reference when you’re unsure what to pick at karaoke or when you’re playing shiritori with song titles.
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (1–10)
TemptationNEW!GLAY
From the very first bars, the searing guitar riff and breakneck rhythm grab listeners and never let go.
This work is GLAY’s 13th single, released in April 1998, and it became a household favorite as the theme song for TDK’s “MiniDisc XA Series” commercial.
The simultaneous release alongside another single sparked buzz at the time, and the result was a megahit that topped the Oricon year-end chart.
Included on the classic album “pure soul,” it holds an important place as a symbol of the band’s rock edge.
It’s like an ignition switch that instantly heats up a live venue, stirring an irresistible urge to thrust your fist in the air.
Sing it at karaoke and it has the power to transform the atmosphere—perfect for turning things up with friends.
Dreaming Prima DonnaNEW!CUTIE STREET
CUTIE STREET, which boasts explosive popularity on social media and keeps spreading KAWAII to the world, shows no signs of slowing down with their overwhelming performances and unstoppable momentum.
Their February 2026 release, “Yumemiru Primadonna,” is a sparkling number that wholeheartedly affirms the feeling of being in love.
Premiered on the opening day of their first fan-club tour, the song captured fans’ hearts amid feverish excitement, with every show sold out.
With lyrics by Orca and composition by Daiki Shiohara, it expresses the wish to be someone’s number one and the accompanying exhilaration through a pop sound.
Brimming with energy that makes you feel like the protagonist of a story just by listening, it’s a track that gives you a push when you want to feel confident.
EurekaNEW!rokudenashi
This work strikes the heart with its delicate emotions, striving to move forward despite inner pain.
It’s sung by Rokudenashi, a project featuring Ninjin-san on vocals.
The lyrics and composition were created by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura.
Released for streaming in April 2024 and as a CD single in June of the same year, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Where Does the Doomsday Train Go?” and peaked at No.
30 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It gently stays close to a conflicted heart—one torn between the frustration of not becoming your ideal self, the loneliness of being alone, and the pain of being with someone.
When you feel stopped in your tracks by partings or regret, why not listen quietly?
Song of CourageNEW!Ono Atsuko
It’s a song that gently yet powerfully encourages children as they leap into a new world.
Created as the theme song for the movie Shimajiro: “Shimajiro to Yuuki no Uta,” released in March 2025, “Yuuki no Uta” is a track filled with the importance of trusting your friends and the courage to take a step forward.
The vocalist is Atsuko Ono, beloved by many parents and children from NHK E-Tele’s “Okaasan to Issho.” She drew attention for not only singing the song but also making her first attempt at voice acting in the film.
Just as the audience joins together in song during a scene in the movie, the melody is designed to make it easy for everyone to sing along.
As a pep song to blow away anxious feelings, it’s recommended for teachers and children to sing together at entrance ceremonies and advancement gatherings!
humorNEW!Kitanitatsuya
A beautiful melody where delicate piano and strings intertwine, this piece offers an immersive experience like watching a single film.
It’s a song by Tatsuya Kitani, a singer-songwriter with a massive following, released in February 2025.
Written as the theme for the feature film “Yukite Kaeranu,” it features literary lyrics imbued with deep respect for the poet Chuya Nakahara—one of its key attractions.
Arranged by Tomi Yo, the chamber-like sonorities incorporating instruments such as the flute leave a bittersweet yet warm afterglow.
It’s a ballad that confronts the power of words—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.
While aligning with the film’s worldview, this masterpiece also embraces the sense of loss within the listener, so please take your time and savor it.
You Go Your WayNEW!CHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY, the male duo that emerged from the audition program ASAYAN and swiftly rose to stardom with their overwhelming vocal prowess.
This work, which portrays two people who, while cherishing each other, choose separate futures, is a ballad distinguished by a superb harmony that seems to melt into the clear winter air.
Released in October 2001 as their third single and featured in a commercial for Suntory’s canned coffee “BOSS,” it achieved a historic first by reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts for three consecutive releases from their debut.
The lyrics, conveying a quiet resolve to respect the other and face forward, resonated deeply with the generation who were coming of age at the time.
It’s a classic that keeps you company as you pause while listening, letting nostalgia wash over you for days gone by.
Snow FlowerNEW!Morimoto Misaki
This pop number, sung by Misaki Morimoto—who hails from Hokkaido and is energetically active as a voice actor and stage performer—gently captures winter scenery.
The lyrics and music are by Morimoto herself, and her uniquely delicate sensibility, befitting her multifaceted talent, can be felt throughout the track.
Released in November 2024, this single showcases her expressive power as a vocalist, as she works with the creator team KaTteni under LapisRay.
A music video has also been produced, making it appealing not only for its sound but also for the way you can fully immerse yourself in the song’s world through visuals.
As the cold sets in, it’s the perfect recommendation for those slow moments spent relaxing in a warm room.