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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” (261–270)

Without waiting for twilightCHAGE and ASKA

[MV] Without Waiting for Twilight / CHAGE and ASKA
Without waiting for twilightCHAGE and ASKA

“Without Waiting for Dusk” is one of the most popular CHAGE and ASKA songs for karaoke, known for being especially easy to sing.

Its upbeat-feeling melody line meshes beautifully with the nostalgic flavor unique to the ’80s.

At the same time, it conveys a sense of heartache, skillfully weaving in the complex emotional interplay between a man and a woman.

The melody is easy to remember yet leaves listeners with a surprising, striking impression that draws them into the world of the music.

Its flexibility—working well as a duet or solo—is part of its charm.

That, in essence, is the appeal of CHAGE and ASKA’s music, and the reason this song has long been loved as a top karaoke recommendation.

YOUR NAME NEVER GONECHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “YOUR NAME NEVER GONE” Official Video
YOUR NAME NEVER GONECHEMISTRY

This is a CHEMISTRY song known for its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful harmonies.

Centered on the power of a loved one’s name and the theme of an eternal bond, it gives voice to profound emotions that words alone can’t fully express.

Released in November 2003, the track was used in a Sony commercial and captured the hearts of many.

It was also performed at the 54th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, enchanting a wide audience.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special or need encouragement.

Packed with CHEMISTRY’s appeal, this work is sure to resonate with your heart.

you n meChilli Beans.

Chilli Beans. – you n me (Official Music Video)
you n meChilli Beans.

Chilli Beans.’ “you n me” is a poppy, refreshing track with a chill, Western-style vibe.

Released in 2023 as their fifth digital single, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo drama “Play It Cool, Guys.” The fusion of aggressive band instrumentation and light synthesizers creates a groove that makes you want to move.

It’s also great as background music while studying.

Show me a dreamCö shu Nie

Cö shu Nie – Show Me a Dream (Official Video)
Show me a dreamCö shu Nie

The experimental rock band Cö shu Nie, known for portraying delicate emotions, released a song in September 2022 that is a bittersweet spring track about a breakup between a man and a woman.

It depicts happy memories alongside the resolve to accept the end of a romance, resonating deeply with listeners.

Their distinctive worldview—highlighted by their many tie-in tracks, including the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Ghoul:re—is fully on display.

With imagery of cherry blossom-lined streets, it’s a song many who have experienced heartbreak with the arrival of spring will relate to.

Why not listen to it as a companion to your heart during this season of new meetings and farewells?

Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (271–280)

Use Your BodyDA PUMP

A DA PUMP track that ISSA himself praises as a “lively song where Japanese and English blend seamlessly.” It was released in February 2024 and was chosen as the theme song for the drama premiere series Black Girls Talk.

With love and passion as its themes, it features a catchy melody and an upbeat dance rhythm.

In addition to a brisk, confident vocal recording, the music video is said to be a fun, polished piece.

Filmed at Nasu Highland Park, the MV evokes an American-style amusement park with a cinematic, retro atmosphere.

Listening to the song and watching the MV will make you want to step out of your everyday life and express your emotions with your whole body.

Dream Demon SongDEAD END

DEAD END is a four-piece band formed in 1984, known for its fierce and bewitching metal sound.

They captivated fans with albums such as “DEAD LINE” and “GHOST OF ROMANCE,” asserting their presence as pioneers of the visual kei movement.

Although they disbanded in 1990, they reunited in 2009.

YOU’s guitar playing adds a lightning-like flash to the band, overflowing with diverse appeal that transcends the boundaries of heavy metal.

Highly recommended for those drawn to distinctive metal sounds.

flickerDIR EN GREY

DIR EN GREY – Yurameki [Included on the 33rd single “19990120”] (Promotion Edit Ver.) (Clip)
flickerDIR EN GREY

As a work filled with sorrow and wistfulness, this song has long been loved by DIR EN GREY fans.

It is characterized by a novel-like narrative and concrete imagery, lamenting a lost love and detailing the anguish of living with that pain.

Released in January 1999 as their major-label debut single, it also ranked on the Oricon charts.

The track was used as the theme song for the anime “Nihon Ichi no Otoko no Tamashii” within the TBS TV program “Wonderful.” It is included on the album GAUZE and the best-of compilation VESTIGE OF SCRATCHES.

Highly recommended for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or wishing to immerse themselves in beautiful memories of the past.