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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” (21–30)

Dreaming Prima DonnaCUTIE STREET

[MV] CUTIE STREET “Dreaming Prima Donna”
Dreaming Prima DonnaCUTIE 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.

Dreaming♡Idol≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 1st Single c/w 'Dreaming ♡ Idol' [MV full]
Dreaming♡Idol≒JOY

This is a quintessentially classic, cute idol song that portrays a strong bond, like being tied together by the red string of fate.

It’s a track by ≒JOY with lyrics by Rino Sashihara, included as a coupling song on their milestone debut single “Gymnasium Disco,” released in June 2024.

The composition is by hitmaker Kohei Tsukada, and its catchy, sparkling melody really resonates.

In the MV, with Konoa Amano as center, their dancing in front of a merry-go-round is absolutely adorable.

The single, including this song, created a big buzz, debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Ranking in its first week.

When you want to reaffirm your love for your favorite member or need a boost of energy, listening to it will fill you with happiness!

Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (31–40)

Become a ghostKakizaki Yūta

Yuta Kakizaki – Become a Ghost / yuta kakizaki – Ghost
Become a ghostKakizaki Yūta

The crystalline guitar sound and the almost vanishingly delicate vocals leave a strong impression.

It conveys a sense of loneliness as if you’ve become transparent and disappeared, yet also a heartfelt wish to stay close to someone you cherish.

This is a digital-only single released by Yuta Kakizaki in September 2025.

From songwriting and composition to playing all the instruments himself, this work distills his multifaceted talent.

It’s also intriguing that it has garnered cross-border support, ranking 17th on the UK J-Pop chart.

There’s nothing flashy here, but it overflows with a gentle warmth that quietly stays by your side, and every word is sure to resonate in your heart.

Highly recommended for quiet nights alone or when you want to filter out the haze in your mind.

Please give it a listen.

Song of CourageOno Atsuko

"Song of Courage" Music Video – Theme song of the Shimajiro movie "Shimajiro and the Song of Courage" – In theaters Friday, March 14, 2025
Song of CourageOno 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!

UniTECHnamiguru

UniTECH / Namiguru feat. Hatsune Miku
UniTECHnamiguru

A work that overlays a sea creature that keeps others at bay with the lonely figure of a creator whose individuality isn’t accepted.

It’s a track released in February 2026 by the Vocaloid producer Namiguru-sa, who’s also gaining attention for providing anime ending themes and a McDonald’s commercial song.

It was created as a contribution to the compilation album “VocaTECH FUSION.” The high-tech sound matches perfectly with Miku’s cool vocals, and the surging wall of sound is truly overwhelming.

Be sure to turn the volume up!

snow cherry blossomssakura zensen

[Enka/Kayōkyoku Group - Sakura Zensen] 1st Single: Snow Sakura [Official Video]
snow cherry blossomssakura zensen

This is a high-stakes release from Sakura Zensen, an unconventional three-member group that champions a fusion of visual-kei rock and enka-kayo.

It’s a single released in November 2024, and a landmark work that came out right after they changed their name from “Saibi Sakura Zensen” to “Sakura Zensen.” Overlaying contrasting scenes—the snow of harsh winter and the cherry blossoms that herald spring—it portrays a world that is beautiful yet fleeting.

It drew wide attention beyond enka fans, debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Enka/Kayo chart.

The coupling tracks, for which each member wrote lyrics and composed music, also became a talking point, showcasing their multifaceted talent.

It’s a powerful song that can make something well up from deep within your chest when you listen to it at winter’s end as you long for spring, or at a moment when you vow a fresh start in life.

snowlight&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Yukiakari’ Special Video for LUNÉ
snowlight&TEAM

&TEAM, a global group under HYBE LABELS JAPAN active on the world stage.

This track, included on their 2nd album “Yukiakari,” released in December 2024, is a number that evokes hope like a light shining on a winter night.

As the finale to a story depicted through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, it expresses the strength of a bond that moves forward with trust in each other, even amid harsh cold.

Symbolic of the album that topped the Oricon Daily Chart on its release day, the song captivates with its beautiful choral work and the warm sound crafted by Soma Genda and others.

Why not give it a listen when you’re feeling uncertain or on a night when you want to feel the bond with your treasured friends? The light kindled in your heart will surely give you the courage to move forward.