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Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]

Songs with titles starting with “ki,” featuring many frequently appearing words like “kimi” (you) and “kibou” (hope).

Hit songs pop up regularly, and their impactful phrases and fresh, distinctive worlds leave a strong impression.

I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look them up a bit…! We’ve gathered a list of songs with titles that start with “ki” that might come in handy at such times.

Please use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ki,” but also as inspiration for word-chain games or choosing tracks at karaoke.

Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!] (211–220)

last year, this yearandāgurafu

“Last Year This Year” (full MV) / Under Graph
last year, this yearandāgurafu

It’s a heartwarming song by Under Graph that, when sung at a New Year’s gathering, lets everyone present exchange smiles and greetings for the year ahead.

The lyrics carry the year-end atmosphere and the anticipation for a new beginning, with a chorus that rings out like a New Year’s greeting itself.

With Japanese tones and a gentle melody, it vividly portrays quintessential New Year scenes—going back to one’s hometown and reuniting with old friends.

Released in December 2012, the song was included on the following year’s album “7 + one ~Oto no Irodori~.” Sing it at karaoke, and you’re sure to create a special moment where everyone prays together for happiness in the year to come.

Happy New YearChatto Monchī

A winter song that warmly portrays a couple heading out for their first shrine visit of the New Year.

Included on the 2011 album “YOU MORE,” this track vividly captures the New Year’s atmosphere through concrete scenes like food stalls and bustling crowds.

It expresses a sincere, straightforward wish to stay together with the one you love forever, making it perfect for couples to sing at karaoke.

It’s a song that will leave listeners feeling cozy and uplifted!

A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “A Flower Named You”
A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

A rock number marked by a melodious sense of speed and a slightly wistful melody.

The straight four-on-the-floor beat and octave-method guitar riffs leave a strong impression.

It’s also known for hyping up crowds during the shout-along break in live shows, creating that irresistible sense of unity that draws listeners in.

Released in October 2003 as the band’s second major-label single, it was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Pooh!” and TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” With its structure of power-chord and octave guitar work and a relatively singable melody line, it’s a rock tune recommended for players who’ve gotten comfortable with band performance.

Songs with Titles Starting with “Ki” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (221–230)

You, him, me, and herBreathe

An R&B ballad in which BREATHE delicately sings about those wavering feelings of “I thought we were just friends, but I fell for you.” Set within a love square where both parties already have partners, it portrays the conflict between newfound feelings and moral hesitation through scenes like late-summer rain and sharing a single umbrella.

Released in May 2014 as the B-side to the single “Tomorrows,” it was also used as an ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime FAIRY TAIL.

The lyrics were written by Kiyoshi Matsuo, and the harmonies of Satoshi Miyata and Kazuya Tada bring the nuances of emotion to life.

It’s a song that will resonate with anyone torn between friendship and romance or carrying feelings they can’t put into words.

KISSIMP.

IMP. – KISS (Official Music Video)
KISSIMP.

Released as a digital single in November 2025, this track was produced as the lead song for the second album, “MAGenter.” It’s a mysterious love song where secrets and true feelings intertwine, featuring a modern, low-end-heavy sound and a dark mood.

The lyrics portray an irreversible surge of emotion, weaving danger and sensuality together with exquisite balance.

A stylish number that symbolizes a new phase for the group.

CANDYMr.Children

Mr.Children 「CANDY」DOME TOUR 2009 〜SUPERMARKET FANTASY〜 IN TOKYO DOME
CANDYMr.Children

Mr.Children’s classic song “CANDY,” included on the masterpiece I♡U released in 2005.

This track features a fairly wide vocal range from mid1 C# to high B, with the highest chest note at high A.

Although it doesn’t appear often, that high A shows up once in each pre-modulation chorus, so before singing, make sure to focus on diaphragmatic breathing and mindful breaths.

If you’re confident in your upper range, it might be interesting to challenge yourself by singing the post-modulation high B not in falsetto but with a mix voice.

You might find it’s surprisingly easier to keep the pitch that way.

pyramid[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Pyramid (MV)
pyramid[Alexandros]

Released ahead of schedule in January 2025 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Private Banker,” this track makes a striking impression from the outset with lyrics that rattle off numerals.

It portrays a tiny existence pressing forward through everyday life, offering a grand perspective in which individual endeavors are woven into the history of the collective.

The chorus explodes with a mid- to uptempo beat and near-shouted vocals that give a powerful push to anyone listening.

The music video—featuring a large-scale performance where a group dance of about 50 participants intersects with the band—also generated buzz.

It’s a song that delivers a bold cheer to anyone ready to cast off predictability and carve out their own path.