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” (31–40)
K2KEIJU
Built on Neetz’s production, which exquisitely blends contemporary hip-hop and R&B elements, KEIJU’s new track—marked by its polished, memorable beat—was released in May 2025 as the lead single from the album N.I.T.O.
The song deftly balances a cool, urbane flow with introspective themes of self-confidence and personal growth.
The music video, directed by Russian filmmaker Mikhail Pashkulsky, features KANDYTOWN members IO and MUD, and the track is slated to be performed on the N.I.T.O.
TOUR in June.
With simple, straightforward lyrics wrapped in a sleek, metropolitan vibe, this is a song we recommend when you want to reflect on yourself in the midst of everyday life.
The night before the decisive battleSano ibuki
An anthem by Sano ibuki, celebrated for its exhilarating melody and vocals that soar into the open sky.
Included on the album STORY TELLER, this track was released in November 2019 as the theme song for the animated film Bokura no Nanokakan Sensō (Our Seven-Day War).
True to Sano ibuki’s emphasis on storytelling, the song is crafted with a rich backstory.
It’s a recommended track when you want to steel yourself before a big challenge or need the courage to face something head-on.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
An emotionally moving work that portrays the bonds with friends from our youth and the passion to keep pursuing our dreams, it’s included on the album “Zankyō Reference.” With lyrics interwoven in Japanese and English, the song celebrates the strength to push forward through a chaotic world and the comfort of having an unchanging, precious place to return to.
This classic by ONE OK ROCK, recorded in October 2011, was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Top of the Earth: Fumita Kuriki’s New Challenge.” Its appeal lies in a sound that skillfully fuses post-hardcore and emo elements, and in the powerful message embedded within its melodious arrangement.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when standing at a crossroads in life or when you want to look back on your cherished memories.
The Song of KemekoZa Dātsu
Released on February 1, 1968, this work carries the sweet-and-sour scent of youth.
Born from a ninth grader turning his feelings for a classmate into verse, it sets a refreshing melody to a tale of tender love for a girl gifted in chemistry.
The bright, comical tune overlays lyrics brimming with pure affection for a girl smiling in the laboratory, striking a chord with students of the time.
The Darts’ vocal version reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart and sold a total of 600,000 copies.
It has been featured on Fuji TV’s “Owarai Tag Match” and the anime “Kemeko Deluxe!”, and has been covered by numerous artists.
Embracing the memory of first love that everyone has known, this song continues to resonate with the hearts of eternal boys and girls.
Harbor of Smokesekai denryoku
A Vocaloid rock number brimming with quiet intensity.
Created by World Electricity in February 2025, its emotional soundscape draws you in.
The band sound, infused with post-rock and shoegaze elements, is simply outstanding.
The restrained vocals and expressive call-and-response in the duet section are deeply moving.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to enjoy a calm, duet-style song!
Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (41–50)
warningtsumigusa
Released in April 2025, “Keikoku” by Zaimokusa—renowned for their spine-chilling style—delivers an intensely unsettling experience.
Its fantastical, madness-tinged worldview and excessively yandere lyrics are downright terrifying.
Hatsune Miku’s voice rings out with an icy clarity, while the razor-sharp sound design creates a destructive sense of tension.
The resolve of “I will never allow you to leave me” comes through relentlessly in both the music and the words.
The atmosphere is honestly addictive.
A must-listen for fans of the macabre.
Let’s get married.yoshida takurou
This work is memorable for its translucent, beautiful melody and sweet, poignant vocals.
Released in 1972, the song marked a major turning point in the history of folk music.
Centered on acoustic guitar, its warm sound creates an atmosphere that gently envelops feelings of love.
While poetically depicting springtime scenes, Takuro Yoshida expresses sincerity and pure affection.
Simple yet profound in its message, this classic reached a peak of No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its heartwarming, gentle tone and tender vocal timbre enrich everyday moments.
It’s a song to savor slowly on a blossoming spring day, reminiscing with those of the same generation as memories come into full bloom.