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)
100% CourageNEW!naniwa danshi
A bright, spirited cheer song that has been beloved by many children for years.
It carries a positive, straightforward message, and its hope-filled world—evoking adventure and friendship—really strikes a chord.
With Naniwa Danshi singing it, the song gains a dazzling vocal sparkle and an even warmer feel.
Originally released by Hikaru Genji in 1993, this version has been selected as the theme song for the film “Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Dokutake Ninja Corps’ Strongest Strategist,” coming to theaters in December 2024.
Singing it together in unison is sure to deepen bonds with friends.
Why not sing it at special moments that celebrate children’s growth—like senior kindergarten recitals?
Ghost DisqualifiedNEW!kuriipuhaipe
Released digitally in September 2020, this Creephype track is a distinctive number where a sense of loss intersects with the everyday.
It was later included on the album “Clinging to the Night, Melting in the Morning.” While incorporating the unreal motif of a ghost, the lyrics carry the scent of daily life with lines like “I’m eating properly.” It gently scoops up the lingering feelings and sorrow, as if the presence of someone who should be gone still sits in the corner of the room.
For those facing days that will never return and forcing themselves to look ahead, it’s a song that stays close to the heart and quietly brings tears.
Ten years from the dreamNEW!Tonbokōpu
The memories of dreams we chased with all our might don’t fade with time, do they? This warm mid-tempo number portrays the strength to keep moving forward, believing that our future selves will be smiling, even through failures and setbacks.
Created by Tonbo Corp, the song was produced by vocalist Rin Yukimura, drawing on her own baseball experiences, and was released in July 2023.
It was used as the ending theme for Chiba TV’s “High School Baseball Digest,” and was later included on the mini-album “Ecdysis.” Its expansive band sound gently reaches out to listeners’ hearts.
It’s a perfect song to listen to together and unite your spirits when you’re clashing or struggling with friends while preparing for a school or cultural festival.
Ghost Ship BattleNEW!Houshou Marin
This track is irresistibly cool, with a heavy band sound and a cinematic, soundtrack-like sense of scale! Expanding Marine Houshou’s pirate persona into a dark, serious fantasy world, the piece captivates with tension and a dramatic narrative quality reminiscent of a boss battle BGM.
Released digitally in advance in July 2024, it was later included on the album “Ahoy!! Kimi-tachi Minna Pirates♡,” which came out in October of the same year.
The grand worldbuilding has been showcased widely, including a fully animated music video screened at a collaboration event with Yokohama Marine Tower.
It’s a thrilling number to play when you need the courage to face great challenges or want to immerse yourself in a war chronicle-style tale!
Snow CountryNEW!Yoshi Ikuzo
This is a classic ballad written and composed by Ikuzo Yoshi himself, released on February 25, 1986.
It vividly portrays a snow-laden scene and a poignant woman’s heart, becoming a huge hit that even reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
I think many of you have heard the chorus.
The A section is relatively calm, so you can sing it without forcing your voice, but the song’s structure goes straight into the chorus without a B section; the chorus suddenly soars and includes high notes.
If you raise the intensity phrase by phrase, the excitement will build and your voice will come out more.
If you sustain the long notes firmly, it should feel great to sing.
Dream AirportNEW!Kawai Seiko
Seiko Kawai, an enka singer whose breezy, gentle voice is like a soft spring wind.
This track is the single she released in April 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of her debut.
Set in a city airport, it portrays the parting of a long-distance couple and a prayer for their reunion.
The combination of her clear, falsetto-infused vocals and a subtly repetitive rhythm lends an elegant touch to the sorrow of farewell.
Why not listen while thinking of someone dear who’s far away?
Dream PlayNEW!Umezawa Fumio
At first, Mr.
Tomio Umezawa said he didn’t want to sing, but thanks to this song’s massive hit, he also succeeded as a singer.
It’s a classic that depicts the push-and-pull of romance from a sultry male perspective, and it made Umezawa nationally famous as the “Tamasaburō of the downtown.” The song itself runs a quick 3 minutes and 40 seconds, so it might be just right for karaoke.
With an overall range of A2 to D4, it feels calm and singable without straining.
Sing it in a relaxed state.