Songs with titles starting with 'Ka'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ka’,” what comes to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of them right away, is it?
But after doing some research, there are actually quite a lot—and many of them are hit songs that defined their eras.
I think you’ll have a great time with a mix of trending buzz tracks and timeless classics!
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ka.”
Feel free to use this as a reference not only when you’re curious about what songs start with “Ka,” but also as a starting point for picking tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Ka' (201–210)
Shadow (kagebōshi)Kuwata Keisuke
A warm number by Keisuke Kuwata that you’ll want to sink into on a long autumn night.
With a sound imbued with deep respect for John Lennon layered with mesmerizing strings, it unfolds a world that feels nostalgic yet beautiful.
The lyrics depict a scene after the rain, gently staying close to someone dear who is steeped in sorrow.
This piece is included on the acclaimed album ROCK AND ROLL HERO, which won the Japan Gold Disc Award, and it’s also familiar as a Japan Coca-Cola commercial song.
A jewel of an autumn song, perfect for listening while thinking of someone special.
CocktailA.B.C-Z
“Cocktail” is a track released in August 2025 as the first installment of a three-month consecutive release.
Written and composed by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi, it’s marked by a romantic ensemble with a floating, airy feel.
The lyrics depict someone drowning in a love as sweet as a cocktail.
You can’t help but be entranced by the members’ luscious vocals, which convey a fleeting, delicate longing.
Be sure to add this mellow dance tune to your playlist.
Kanabun-boon demo ebi in-binPikotarō
This is a catchy number by Pikotaro that sparked a worldwide craze.
Built on the rhythmic wordplay of “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP),” it feels even more addictive than the original.
Its snappy rhythm and unforgettable sounds will have you humming along after just one listen.
It’s included on his first album, PPAP, released in December 2016.
When you want to laugh without thinking or lift your spirits, give it a listen—its quirky world will draw you in and is sure to bring a smile to your face!
I can’t buy what I want.Pikotarō
This work takes the frustrating feeling of “not being able to buy what you want” and turns it into humor with flair.
PIKOTARO spins a breezy, cathartic story in which the small inner conflict of material desire unexpectedly flips into laughter by the end.
Its snappy progression makes you want to say, “This is quintessential PIKOTARO.” The track is included on the album Tottemo Release 80.8 (01), launched in August 2025 to mark the 10th anniversary year of PPAP.
The minimalist beat—crafted as a nod to the gear he loves to use in production—feels great, and before you know it, your body’s keeping time to the rhythm.
It’s the kind of song with a curious charm that clears the clouds on an off day and puts a smile on your face.
KALEIDOwhoo
Would you like to experience an artistic piece that turns a shimmering, ever-shifting, kaleidoscopic scene into sound itself? This track by whoo premiered with a music video in December 2021.
Its sound—infused with elements of post-rock and folk—feels delicate yet warmly crafted.
The lyrics portray the protagonist’s feelings as they reflect on time spent with a loved one amid the changing seasons.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to sink into a sentimental mood while walking down a path scattered with vividly colored fallen leaves.
In the withering autumnaibii karaa
If you want to sink into the slightly sentimental air of autumn, this might be the song that comes to mind.
Ivy to Fraudulent Game, a piano rock band from Osaka, released this track in October 2024 as the culmination of a story that follows the changing seasons.
Its emotionally rich piano lines, warm strings, and wistful melody all combine to create a nostalgic, heart-stirring experience.
The lyrics, which overlay memories of a past love and days that can’t return with the scent of fragrant olive, gently awaken precious memories tucked away in the listener’s heart.
Listen to it on the way home after the school festival or sports day, when that faint loneliness sets in, and it will quietly stay by your side in your sentimental mood.
A waning moonMiyawaki Shion
This song brings to mind a moon floating in a quiet, crystal-clear night sky.
Sung by singer-songwriter Shion Miyawaki, it served as the ending theme for season 2 of the TV anime Assassination Classroom.
The track was released in January 2016 and was also included on her mini-album Sora later that year.
Its introspective lyrics—expressing a desire to gather up imperfect and lost things to verify them—really resonate.
Her emotionally rich voice envelops the feelings of the anime’s characters.
It’s a perfect anime ballad for a long autumn night.