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.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Yu”
- Songs with titles that start with “Yo”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
- Collection of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'dzu' (づ)
- A roundup of songs whose titles start with 'Zu.' Handy for karaoke.
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs with titles that start with “Tsu.” Introducing famous tracks from the Showa to Reiwa eras!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Yo'
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ya”
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'U'
- Songs with titles that start with “Gu.” Great for your karaoke selection!
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “zu” (rare!)
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (401–410)
Snow ElegyShiono Kaori
This song is striking for Kaori Shiono’s pure, beautiful voice—clear as the crisp winter air.
Released in September 2024, it portrays a harsh fate symbolized by fierce snow and a woman’s powerful love that resists it.
Lyricist Koyomi Asa conveys complex emotions through contrasting images of blazing memories of love and the cold of snow.
Composer Tsuyoshi Nishi’s emotive melody, arranged by Tadashi Yatabe, pairs perfectly with Shiono’s strong vocals.
To celebrate the release, mini live shows are scheduled nationwide from September 6 to 19, 2024.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to feel the severity of winter and the ache of a bittersweet love.
YUUREI POPNatsushiro Takaaki
Get into the groove with this retro-futuristic dance number! “YUUREI POP,” a track by Takaaki Natsushiro, who is also active as a singer, was released in March 2024.
It’s a love song with a subtly ennui atmosphere; in contrast to its upbeat tempo, the lyrics convey a sense of fleeting emotion.
You can’t help but get absorbed in the sound design, which seems to reveal those wavering feelings.
How about adding it to your nighttime drive playlist?
LullabyNatsukawa Rimi
It’s a celebrated song that conveys the feeling of gently watching over a baby, with a tender, lullaby-like atmosphere.
The chirping of canaries, the rustling of berries, and moonlit scenes are woven in, expanding a warm world that envelops a beloved child in harmony with nature.
Released in February 2011 as Rimi Natsukawa’s first song after becoming a mother, it was also included on the album “Nuchigusui Mimigusui.” It’s a perfect piece for moments of celebrating a new life and feeling deep love for one’s child.
Sunset BossŌe Yutaka
Speaking of Hiroshi Oe, his songs are striking for their sense of melancholy and charm.
Among those works, the one I especially recommend is Sunset Boss.
Throughout the piece, the vocal range is kept narrow, and there are a fair number of rests.
In addition, the kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) are very easy, with no passages requiring complex pitch movements.
If you have a certain level of enka singing skill, you should be able to handle it without any trouble.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Songs with titles that start with “Yu” (411–420)
If I can see you in my dreamsOhtaki Eiichi
A classic by Eiichi Ohtaki, distinguished by its wistful melody and heart-wrenching lyrics.
The bittersweet feelings of longing for someone far away are conveyed through a gentle, intimate vocal delivery.
First released in 1976, the song has since been covered by many artists and continues to be loved across generations as a masterpiece in the history of Japanese pop.
It’s a recommended track for healing the pain of heartbreak or for reaffirming your feelings for someone special.
Dream Riot DanceKimyō Reitarō
This piece was written by Reitaro Kimyo as the theme song for the film “The Hotel That Suits Me.” It was released digitally on December 18, 2024.
It is said to have been inspired by the fun of the protagonist’s ever-changing outfits and her incredible drive to make her dreams come true.
The result is a stylish number that showcases Kimyo’s characteristically gentle vocals and melodic sensibility.
Be sure to lend an ear to this light, breezy music.
Brave RaideenShimon Masato
Set to a march-like midtempo that lifts the spirit, the song—paired with Masato Shimon’s expansive vocals—feels as if it portrays a radiant guardian of the skies soaring through the light.
Its friendly, accessible melody, beloved by children and adults alike, vividly depicts a righteous hero’s bravery, infused with a sense of duty to protect peace and a steadfast resolve to carry the hopes of the people.
Broadcast as the opening theme for a robot anime that began in April 1975, it earned high acclaim as a masterpiece that perfectly captured the show’s worldview.
In November 1980, a soundtrack album was released by Nippon Columbia, and it continues to captivate many fans.
It’s a track that, when played during your morning commute to work or school, makes you feel like the protagonist yourself and gives you the courage to face a brand-new day.