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 & Shiritori!] (251–260)
Keep Your LoveCHEMISTRY
This is a CHEMISTRY song that sings of the deep anguish of someone who falls in love despite knowing they can never be together.
Released in November 2010 as their 30th single in collaboration with the dance unit Synergy, it was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “DANCE@TV.” In its concept, Dochin takes on the role of the “devil” and Kawabata the “angel,” trading lines that embody two emotions clashing within the heart.
For anyone tormented by a forbidden love, swaying between reason and instinct, this song is likely to pierce deeply.
Let’s start with a kissCHEMISTRY
Even though they know it’s a forbidden love, they can’t stop their feelings.
This CHEMISTRY song portrays that painful longing.
The protagonists’ inner conflict and impulsive emotions are depicted dramatically through the duo’s exquisite harmonies and rhythmic back-and-forth.
The track is included on the single “Koisuru Yuki, Aisuru Sora,” released in November 2008.
It was selected as the Japanese image song for the film “The Other Boleyn Girl.” Anyone struggling with a complicated romance will surely relate deeply.
One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO
Released digitally in June 2025, SHISHAMO’s “Kimi ni Kikitai Hitotsu no Koto” is a slightly fast song with a tempo of 183, but since the vocal range is A#3–D#5, which is comfortable for many female singers, it’s quite singable as long as you lock into the rhythm.
The song is in 4/4 time; rather than feeling it loosely, it’s easier to catch the groove if you follow the drums and divide the beats more finely, slicing each note.
In the chorus especially, be mindful of the rhythm, and because the melody runs continuously, if you find it hard to find spots to breathe, try not to sustain the ends of phrases—cut them off instead.
As you get used to it, you’ll gradually find places to breathe, so until then, focus on a clipped, rhythmic delivery!
KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke
Among men in their 60s—especially those in the early half—many were likely deeply impacted by Kyosuke Himuro.
Of all his songs, the one I particularly recommend is KISS ME.
It’s a great choice for achieving a high score when singing.
The biggest reason is its vocal range: from mid1 C to mid2 G, which is exceptionally narrow even among male vocal tracks.
While the way Himuro sings—slightly muffling the sound through the nose—isn’t exactly the orthodox method, it’s an easy-to-sing technique.
Simply emulating the original performance should be enough to aim for a high score.
Kinokawa (Kii River)Sakamoto Fuyumi
Set against a river flowing through Fuyumi Sakamoto’s hometown of Wakayama, this song is an epic, story-driven piece that portrays the bond passed down from mother to daughter to grandchild across three generations.
Released in March 2008, it serves as the concluding installment of the “Masterpiece Series,” based on Sawako Ariyoshi’s novels, and was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Kaiun Ongakudo.” Its universal theme— a mother’s deep love, single-mindedly praying for her child’s happiness, intertwining with the eternal flow of a river—resonates powerfully with listeners.
The fact that Sakamoto was appointed a “Hometown Ambassador” for Wakayama Prefecture in November of the same year further conveys the work’s heartfelt connection to her roots.
It is a song to hear when you want to be reminded of family bonds or to reflect on your hometown; its warm vocals will gently permeate the heart.
North GobanchoHosokawa Takashi
Set in a snowy northern town, this is a compassionate song by Takashi Hosokawa that portrays the longing for company and the warmth of human connection.
It paints, with Hosokawa’s powerful yet sultry voice, the feelings that deepen on a freezing night and the festive scenes of friends cheerfully making a racket as they talk about their dreams.
Blending the spirit of traditional enka with a modern, urban arrangement, the song offers a charming mix of nostalgia and sophistication.
Released as a single in August 2001, it marks yet another collaboration with composer Tetsuya Gen, with whom Hosokawa has produced many classics, including Koi no Sake.
The track is also included on the album Takashi Hosokawa Zenkyokushū / Kita no Gobanchō.
Listen to it on a long winter’s night as you reminisce about the past or chat the night away with close friends, and you’ll surely feel a warm light kindle in your heart.
KICK IT OUTBOOM BOOM SATELLITES
An iconic BOOM BOOM SATELLITES track that sent fans into a frenzy with razor-sharp beats that hit like a strike to the crown of your head and guitar riffs slicing through space—too cool for words.
Many listeners say the ferocious collision of digital and rock gets their adrenaline boiling and keeps them hitting repeat.
With a powerful message that feels like it’s shouting, “Kick down your own limits!” and an aggressive sound that unleashes the impulses you’ve kept inside, this is a truly explosive song.
It’s featured on the classic 2006 album “On,” and it also drew attention as the theme for Ezaki Glico’s commercial.
When you want to get in the ultimate zone or overcome the wall in front of you, this track will give you immeasurable courage.