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.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ki”
- Songs with titles that start with 'gi'
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
- A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks!
- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ke”
- Masterpieces with titles that start with 'A'
- Songs with titles that start with “Pi.” Useful for word-chain games or karaoke hints!
- Songs with titles that start with “Ri”
- Songs with titles starting with 'Ka'
- Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ka'
Songs with titles starting with 'Ki' [Great for karaoke and shiritori too!] (231–240)
Express Ticket and RhythmConton Candy
Written as the theme song for the film “Zenbu of Tokyo,” released in October 2024, this track marks a major milestone for Conton Candy as their first movie theme song.
Its exhilarating guitar sound and lyrics depicting the struggles of youth set against the city of Tokyo leave a strong impression.
Loveless words and unpleasant memories of the past are all reset by a loved one’s smile—imbued with the purity and strength that come with youth.
Vocalist Tsumugi has said the song was created with the message “I want you to be yourself,” conveying a wish for listeners not to forget their own colors even amid a chaotic city.
It’s a masterpiece we highly recommend to anyone who can relate to the conflicts of adolescence and the hope for the future.
The world to youEVE
A work that gently stays by your side when you’re tired, delicately portraying the bittersweetness before a story’s end and the feelings for someone dear.
It’s included on Eve’s 2019 major-label debut album Otogi, where calm piano and strings softly envelop the heart and body.
This is a song I’d like you to listen to when you feel lonely or anxious about your relationship with someone important.
Songs with Titles Starting with “Ki” [Perfect for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (241–250)
KISSPRINCESS PRINCESS
Released in May 1991 as PRINCESS PRINCESS’s 11th single, this song features lyrics co-written by Kyoko Tomita and Kanako Nakayama, with composition by Kaori Okui.
Chosen for Suntory Foods’ “Kōcha no Ki” commercial, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and became their final number-one hit.
Certified Platinum with sales exceeding 400,000 copies, the track stands out for its brisk rhythm and liberating, anthemic chorus—an irresistible blend of rock and pop.
In an era shadowed by anxieties over what was being lost, their bright, exhilarating song offered encouragement to many.
Even kisses are left-handedSKE48
SKE48’s 10th single captures the fluttering first love of a young girl.
Released in September 2012, it topped the Oricon charts and ranked 9th on the year-end list.
The protagonist’s delicate feelings—like getting butterflies over something as simple as someone twirling pasta with their left hand—are conveyed through bright guitar sounds and sparkling synthesizers.
It’s the perfect song to revisit that heart-pounding feeling of being in love.
I like the me who likes you.Sakurai Yui
Yui Sakurai’s “I Love the Me Who Loves You,” her solo major-label debut released in September 2025, is an upbeat love song about how falling for someone can become the spark that helps you love yourself, too.
In fresh, vivid language, it traces the thrill of romance and the growth of self-esteem that comes from being loved by the one you like.
The sound is brisk electropop that lifts your spirits just by listening.
It’s the perfect track when you need the power to love yourself.
North TavernHosokawa Takashi
This is a song released by Takashi Hosokawa in 1982 that sings of a chance encounter at a bar and a bittersweet crush.
Its light, carefree melody transcends the enka genre, and the lyrics—about a romance that begins when someone offers a light for a cigarette, and about becoming kinder with each broken heart—leave a strong impression.
It won numerous awards, including the 24th Japan Record Award and the Grand Prix at the 15th All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards, and became a major hit with around 770,000 copies sold.
Gaining popularity after consecutive performances on television, the song captivates with a worldview that weaves together northern landscapes and adult romance.
Why not listen to it while sharing memories of drinks and love?
You’re a pioneer too.monoburaito
The second installment in MONOBRIGHT’s three-month consecutive release project.
Released in October 2025, this track was created based on vocalist Yosuke Momono’s experiences playing on his high school soccer team.
Hideaki Iwanaka’s crisp drumming, Hiroyuki Deguchi’s commanding bass, Shogo Matsushita’s expansive guitar, and Momono’s powerful vocals come together to deliver an energetic ensemble.
Coupled with uplifting lyrics, it really fires you up.
A rock tune for everyone who keeps challenging themselves, even while struggling.