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.
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- A roundup of songs whose titles start with 'Zu.' Handy for karaoke.
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- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
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- 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' (31–40)
Pinky swearRADWIMPS
The song Yubikiri Genman, included on RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan, is a hidden gem that portrays the sweetness and cruelty inherent in making promises, captured through Yojiro Noda’s uniquely sharp perspective.
Featured in the latter half of the album released in December 2006, the track also stands out for its playful production—like the actual finger-snapping recorded in the studio.
Many listeners will likely feel their hearts tighten at the contradictory emotions: while promises should offer reassurance, they end up binding both sides.
Though it never had a major tie-in, it has remained a beloved and important number, even being performed on their 2023 tour.
On a night when you’re struggling with a relationship and want to pause and reflect, immerse yourself in its world and listen closely.
You To You (feat. ROTH BART BARON)ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is an exhilarating rock number featuring Masaya Mifune from ROTH BART BARON as a guest.
The rugged, signature ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION performance layered with Mifune’s expansive vocals and Kensuke Kita’s soaring high tones is simply irresistible.
The multi-layered vocal swells create a liberating feeling that seems to carry your heart to a more positive place every time you listen.
Released digitally in advance in March 2022, this track opens Planet Folks, the album that symbolizes the band’s new chapter.
Don’t miss the fact that bassist Takahiro Yamada and vocalist Masafumi Gotoh co-wrote the lyrics.
It’s the perfect song when you’re ready to take on a new challenge or need a strong push forward.
In a dreamKobayashi Akira
Among the many TV period dramas in the Hissatsu series, Edo Professional: Hissatsu Shōbainin is known for its hard-boiled style—and this theme song graces its ending.
With lyrics by Yū Aku and music by Kōichi Morita, it was released as a single in February 1978.
Akira Kobayashi’s signature deep, rugged voice is fully showcased, perfectly linking with the drama’s weighty worldview.
While the song falls under enka and kayōkyoku, it is characterized by a spoken, intimate delivery without excessive kobushi or vibrato.
Its build toward the chorus is superb, carrying rising emotion that will resonate especially with adults acquainted with life’s bitterness.
A masterpiece recommended for quiet nights, sipping a drink alone and savoring the lingering afterglow of the story.
River of DreamsAKB48
A heartwarming ballad that portrays parting not as sorrow, but as a new departure—like the gentle flow of a quiet river.
Its lyrics, filled with the anxiety and hope of taking a step into the unknown to chase a dream, as well as the unchanging bond with friends, resonate deeply.
Released in August 2012 on the single “Gingham Check” (Type-A and others), it was created as a graduation song for Atsuko Maeda, the group’s absolute ace.
Many fans likely felt their hearts swell as they remembered the moving scene when it was performed at the Tokyo Dome concert.
Though a coupling track, it has remained beloved over the years, even ranking high at Request Hour.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re at a crossroads in life and need a gentle push on your back.
Please lend a quiet ear to this work, overflowing with kindness.
You are freeCHAGE and ASKA
Recut from the 16th album “RED HILL,” this is CHAGE and ASKA’s 33rd single, released in November 1993.
At the time, it was featured as the commercial song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “J.O.,” and the music video starring Hong Kong star Michelle Reis left a strong impression.
Blending urban sounds with 90s R&B and emotive choral work by 14 Karat Soul, the track is truly moving.
The lyrics, which accept a breakup by acknowledging the other person’s righteousness—a quietly adult kind of sorrow—are sure to resonate.
Because it unfolds at a relaxed tempo, you’ll want to be careful not to lag behind the rhythm, but it’s a song to sink into on a night when you want to gently soothe the pain of heartbreak.
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (41–50)
Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki
Singer-songwriter Hideaki Tokunaga continues to captivate listeners with his translucent high-tone voice.
Released as a single in January 1990, this song is known for being used as the ending theme of the Fuji TV anime Dragon Quest.
There’s also a well-known anecdote that the release date was moved to the 16th, the day after Coming-of-Age Day, to avoid a rush of fans at record stores.
Its uplifting lyrics that give you courage to chase your dreams and its refreshing melody warmly embrace the listener.
The overall range is on the higher side, so when singing it at karaoke, try setting a key that suits your voice.
It’s a timeless classic that men in their 40s who watched the anime back then will undoubtedly find themselves humming along to.
U.S.A.ISSA（DA BUMP）
ISSA, the leader of DA PUMP and the son of Motomu Hentona—a senior professional golfer who also performs as the singer “PAPA Hentona”—made a striking debut in 1997 with the single “Feelin’ Good ~It’s PARADISE~,” armed with dance skills honed at Okinawa Actors School and vocal prowess that doesn’t waver even during intense choreography.
Starting in 1998, he appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for five consecutive years, a testament to his widely recognized talent.
In 2003, he also pursued solo work with “Justiφ’s,” the theme song for Kamen Rider 555, and in recent years he has been active in musical theater.
With musical talent inherited from his father and overwhelming performance ability, we can’t wait to see him continue to energize Japan’s entertainment scene!