Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Great for karaoke and shiritori!
When you hear about songs whose titles start with “za,” what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Because it begins with a voiced consonant, some people may find it hard to form a clear image from the word.
Many songs that start with “za” include characters like 「残」 (zan) or the word “the” in their titles, and often feature passionate tunes or songs with poignant messages.
In this article, we’ve picked out songs across a wide range of genres—rock, pop, and more—that start with “za.”
Be sure to check out these numbers you can use for karaoke or even in word-chain games.
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Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (61–70)
The SaunaRHYMESTER
This is a commercial that highlights how Airbnb helps everyone find the perfect place to stay and makes travel even more enjoyable.
It features a trip centered around saunas, and the smiles of people enjoying the sauna convey comfort and fulfillment.
The music that further emphasizes the sense of satisfaction expressed in the visuals is RHYMESTER’s “The Sauna.” The layering of powerful sounds and vocals over a steady rhythm is striking, creating a floating sensation that evokes the sauna itself, as suggested by the song’s title.
THE Wicked SchemeMABOROSHI
MABOROSHI is a unit formed by Mummy-D of RHYMESTER—who leads Japan’s hip-hop scene—and Tomoyasu Takeuchi, the former guitarist of the legendary funk band SUPER BUTTER DOG.
Their concept blends hip-hop with funk and rock into “cool rap with cool guitar riffs,” the kind of idea that gets you excited even before you press play.
Their single “SLOW DOWN!”, released in October 2004, sent shockwaves through the scene at the time.
They went on to create acclaimed works like the classic album Warudakumi.
While they haven’t racked up major awards, their musical influence is immeasurable.
The groove born from the duo’s “warudakumi” (mischief/plotting) might just smash right through genre barriers.
If you love gritty, funky music, this is a unit you absolutely can’t miss.
Zanza CapeIriyama Akiko
Akiko Iriyama has an unusual background as a former nurse.
Known as the “singing nurse,” she works under the motto “Songs and nursing, both from the heart.” Her visits to care facilities and her health lectures on YouTube bring to mind a true angel in white.
Her deep, warm voice gently seeps into listeners’ hearts, wrapping them in a sense of reassurance, as if softly rubbing their back.
The expressive power born from facing countless people in medical settings—an ability to stay close to pain—is nothing short of remarkable.
Her voice heals both mind and body, and before you know it, your chest tightens with a moving warmth.
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An electrifying cheer song from Berry Goodman! No matter how many times you get knocked down, you rise up and face forward—its energetic message lights a fire under an indomitable spirit and resonates in your heart.
It shakes the listener deeply, reminding us that not just the result, but the journey to get there is what truly shines.
Released as a digital single in August 2022, the track also became beloved by many baseball fans as the theme song for Asahi Broadcasting Radio’s “ABC Fresh Up Baseball.” It’s a masterpiece that powerfully pushes forward everyone striving toward their goals—and the high school ballplayers chasing the white ball.
The Great Time Killerraburii samaa chan
How about a number that makes your body move, infused with the scent of ’90s British rock? In Lovely Summer-chan’s work, the shift in mindset from breaking free of everyday claustrophobia to taking a step back out into the world is deftly portrayed.
The theme that asks, “Is life a grand way to kill time?” resonates deeply with listeners.
This track is the lead song from the mini-album Music For Walking (Out Of The Woods), released in January 2025.
It could be a perfect pick for bands who want to feel that live sense of unity.
Go for a distorted, thick guitar tone on the intro riff; keep the verse tight with crisp, light cutting; then open up with expansive strumming in the chorus.
The guitar solo in the interlude is another highlight.
Keep the groove front and center as a band, and have fun playing it.
THE SEQUELNectar
It hits you with a piercing sense of realism and a beat that creeps up and takes over.
It’s a track by the hip-hop crew Nujabes (Namida Dama), released as a single in June 2025 and included on the album “GODBREATH BUDDHACESS (THE RE-UP EDITION)” released the same month.
This album is a reassembled version of the acclaimed 2019 release “GODBREATH BUDDHACESS,” now featuring this new track.
The members’ deeply personal experiences are etched into the lyrics, intertwining with rich, weighty production that grips the listener and doesn’t let go.
If you want to feel the true air of the streets, don’t miss it.
The Revenge Of Kero KeroeX-Girl
eX-Girl, who claim to hail from Planet Kerokero and enjoy a cult following thanks to their unparalleled musical style and performances, are a truly unique act.
Formed in 1997 under the production of Hoppy Kamiyama, they developed an experimental sound that fused psychedelia, noise, and prog.
Despite having almost no prior musical experience, they released their debut album “Heppoco Pou” in 1998, performed at SXSW the following year in 1999, and drew attention with the album “Kero! Kero! Kero!”.
Their handmade, eccentric costumes and intense live shows even earned praise from overseas artists.
If you’re looking for distinctive bands from the ’90s, this is a world you should definitely explore.