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! (311–320)
THE NEW ERANOISEMAKER
A leading loud-mixture band from Hokkaido.
Having risen from the indie scene, they boast solid talent.
With strong shades of grunge and punk, their good melodies—woven by vocalist AG’s clear, translucent voice—never fail to captivate listeners.
The Moon × Don’t just say starsNakamuraEmi × Fujiwara Sakura
Singer-songwriters Sakura Fujiwara and NakamuraEmi performed “The Moon × Hoshi Nante Iwazu” together at a live show.
The performance drew a huge response and was also released on CD.
The piano tone brings out the duo’s beautiful harmonies, resulting in an irresistibly mellow track.
It’s also noteworthy that the mashup of the two songs gives birth to a new interpretation of the lyrics.
You’ll likely come away with different impressions than when you listen to each song on its own.
The Lost One’s WeepingNeru
A rock number that pierces the heart.
It’s one of the tracks included on the album “Learn Junior High School English with Vocaloid.” The original song already contains lyrics related to studying, but turning it into an English version has further enhanced its completeness as a reference resource.
Since the original is cool, the English version inevitably turned out cool as well.
Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (321–330)
The Crying GameNicki Minaj
A collaboration between American rapper Nicki Minaj and British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware.
It was inspired by Nicki’s breakup with her ex-boyfriend, Safaree Samuels.
The track is included on the 2014 album The Pinkprint.
The WarriorNovelbright
This is the second major-label single by Novelbright, a five-member rock band that has gained popularity with a sound that evokes the exhilaration and wistfulness of classic rock music.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Salaryman’s Club,” the title track was created under the band’s concept of “pioneering and returning to roots.” The arrangement races to top speed right from the tight opening guitar riff, and paired with their trademark high-toned vocals, it really amps up the energy.
It’s a powerful, heartfelt number whose message resonates, tying together the anime’s storyline from both everyday life and sports perspectives.
The BiginningONE OK ROCK
This is the seventh single by the four-piece rock band ONE OK ROCK, chosen as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
The vocals laid over palm-muted guitar and piano create a lyrical atmosphere, and the arrangement builds from there into an intense rock sound that really amps up the tension.
The tight drum beats and the presence of the bassline produce a sound that could be said to embody the timeless cool of rock.
As the title suggests, it’s a modern rock number that lifts your spirits as background music when you’re about to start something new.
The Way BackONE OK ROCK
This is a song released in 2015.
Their signature sense of speed is as strong as ever, and the lyrics, which seem to speak out to the world, are truly moving.
Even if you’ve only recently discovered ONE OK ROCK or feel hesitant because you’re not that young anymore, give it a listen—it’s seriously cool.