Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ke’ (け),” what tracks come to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of any off the top of your head, right?
Even after doing some research, I got the impression they’re surprisingly hard to find—but I did come across some surefire hits, timeless favorites, and hidden gems.
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ke” (け)!
Feel free to use this as a reference when you’re wondering which songs start with “Ke” (け), or as a starting point for choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (221–230)
The Vanished AugustGasshou Kyoku
This song is a well-known choral piece themed around the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
I assume those reading this article are from generations without firsthand experience of war, but you’ve likely studied it.
The lyrics are written from the perspective of someone who died in the bombing.
It speaks of a beloved summer, and yet in that very summer, one’s life, future—everything—was taken away.
Even without having experienced war, it’s a sorrowful song that tightens the chest when you listen to it.
It engraves the sadness and terror of war into our minds and reminds us of the need to build a world where no one’s life or future is unjustly taken.
It’s a masterpiece that makes us feel that anew.
Kick it!Utada Hikaru
It was released in 2001 as the B-side to Hikaru Utada’s seventh single, “Can You Keep A Secret?”.
It’s said to be a song she wrote for a band she formed just for fun with friends.
The track has an upbeat feel, incorporating the rock flavor that lies at the roots of Utada’s music.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ke' (231–240)
A sudden shower in KyotoKoyanagi Rumiko
This is the fifth single by Rumiko Koyanagi, who is also a veteran actress.
It’s a cover of a song by Yo Piko, released in 1972, and is known as one of the songs associated with Kyoto.
The song is a sorrowful piece about thinking of a former lover in the rain-soaked streets of Kyoto.
Each lyric paints a picture of the beautifully rain-drenched old capital.
If you listen as though heartbroken, it leaves you with a quiet, melancholic feeling.
Que sera, seraKoshimizu Ami
“There’s no use worrying—things will work out, so take it easy!” This song carries that message.
Its playful, almost word-chain-like lyrics are intriguing, so even people who don’t know the song can enjoy it.
If you’re stuck without a song to sing at karaoke, this one is recommended.
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)Yamada-ke no Hitobito & Fujiwara-sensei to Kurasumeeto
This is an insert song from “My Neighbors the Yamadas.” It’s a cover, but since it was used toward the end of the film, it leaves a strong impression.
Sung by the full cast of voice actors, it matches the carefree tone of the work and stands as a song that symbolizes the film.
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)Yamada-ke no hito-tachi
This is a song from Isao Takahata’s animated film “My Neighbors the Yamadas.” Among Ghibli works, it’s particularly warm and gentle, and the arrangement in which the characters perform this classic chanson has an indescribably heartwarming charm.
The triple meter feels very pleasant, and it’s a piece that can lighten the mood with a tasteful performance even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
Crash the weddingMatsutoya Yumi
This is a song from the 1997 album “Suyua no Nami.” Unlike dramatic scenes where someone swoops in to steal the bride, this one is about the bride herself realizing, right before the vows, that her answer is NO! She belts out, “Blow up the wedding in a shower of sparks!” If you’re about to become a bride, make sure you really look at your partner before it comes to this.