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 recommended for karaoke and shiritori! (431–440)
Jewel of SinRin to shite Shigure
Isn’t this a song to which the words ‘clean’ and ‘beautiful’ fit perfectly? The gentle melody and tender vocals seemed to seep into my heart and soothe me.
It’s a song I want to listen to when I’m feeling a little low.
No matter how many times I hear it, I feel like it makes my heart kinder.
The Lonely Hearts Old-Men BandKayama Yūzō to Za Yanchāzu
The star-studded collaborative project “Za Lonely Hearts Oyaji Band” has been a hot topic.
This song was released to commemorate Yuzo Kayama’s 50th anniversary since his debut, in collaboration with The Yanchers—a unit made up of Shinji Tanimura, Kosetsu Minami, Masashi Sada, THE ALFEE, and Ryoko Moriyama.
In the song, they sing about passion and bonds that remain unchanged even as the times change.
It will resonate not only with people of their generation but with others as well.
The folk-song vibe is great, too.
Not even worth confessingKitahara Mirei
Mirei Kitahara is an enka singer from Aichi Prefecture.
She made her debut in 1970 with “Zange no Neuchi mo Nai,” with lyrics by Yu Aku and music by Kunihiko Murai.
She continued to be highly active, and in 1975 scored a major hit with “Ishikari Banka.” Written by Rei Nakanishi and composed by Keisuke Hama, the song won the Lyrics Award and the Arrangement Award at the Tokyo Music Festival.
Kitahara’s deep, resonant voice and richly emotive expression have continued to capture the hearts of many.
She also has a surprising side: in high school, she was a tennis scholarship student.
Many of her songs depict the sorrows and joys of life and the complexities of human relationships, eliciting strong empathy from listeners.
For those seeking enka that truly resonates with the heart, Kitahara’s music is highly recommended.
Disappointing Neighbor Club ★★☆tomodachi tsukuri tai
I think it’s really hard to nail denpa songs at karaoke, but this is one that would look super cool if you can pull it off.
It’d be awesome if you could sing it with a so-called “moe” voice, right? The slightly nerdy lyrics—like “Let’s get together as people who don’t have friends”—are a highlight, too.
The BeastWagakki Band
An insanely cool track from Wagakki Band! The Beast, included on I vs I, was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Baki Hanma: The Wildman War.
The lyrics reflect the protagonist’s fierce will and inner conflict as he strives for unknown heights in a chaotic era.
The unique sound born from the fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock perfectly matches intense battle scenes.
Highly recommended for moments when everything’s on the line or when you want to cheer on your hardworking friends!
Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (441–450)
The Biggest DreamerWada Kōji
It features a catchy melody and powerful vocals! Released in April 2001 with Kouji Wada’s vocals, this song was used as the opening theme for the anime Digimon Tamers and is still loved by many today.
The lyrics convey the courage and determination to chase your dreams, resonating with listeners’ hearts.
Its fast-paced sound is sure to fire you up when you’re feeling unmotivated!
The Water Is WideSakamoto Miu
Miu Sakamoto, the daughter of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Akiko Yano, is active as a musician.
She made her debut by guest appearing under the name Sister M on a track by her father, Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Although her identity was not revealed at the time, she received high praise.