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!] (281–290)
Teased by you and reggaeKetsumeishi
A liberating, grown-up summer tune that’ll make you want to dance with a tequila in hand! Ketsumeishi, the hip-hop group, released this track in June 2025 as their first summer song in about a year and two months.
Riding a breezy reggae beat, it paints a thrilling love story: what starts as a casual fling turns into getting completely swept up in the other person’s rhythm before you even realize it.
In the music video, the members revel at a night pool party, further amplifying the track’s glamorous, sensual vibe.
It’s the perfect number to elevate summer nights when you want to feel a bit more mature—guaranteed to hype up your drives and get-togethers with friends.
The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children
This song was single-cut from their major debut mini album “EVERYTHING,” becoming Mr.Children’s very first single.
When it was released in August 1992, they were still relatively unknown and it didn’t achieve commercial success.
However, under the production of Takeshi Kobayashi, it embodies the early Mr.Children sound—evoking a slightly bittersweet youthfulness and a nostalgic atmosphere—and is cherished as a classic among fans.
Twenty-five years later, in 2017, it received its first tie-in with an NTT Docomo commercial.
Since it doesn’t feature especially high notes, it seems to be relatively easy to sing, so try belting out the chorus as if releasing the feelings you’ve kept in your heart.
Smitten with you. (A Fickle Vacation)Yellow Magic Orchestra
YMO is often associated with cool, synth-driven sounds, but this track really shines with its irresistibly catchy pop melody.
Released as a single in March 1983 and included on the album Naughty Boys, it also gained attention as a Kanebo cosmetics commercial song.
The theme centers on a faint budding romance sparked by the liberating atmosphere of summer—a flirtatious season that nudges the heart.
It portrays the sweet, slightly bewildering excitement of a protagonist surprised by feelings bolder than their usual self.
It’s a classic everyone knows, a killer tune guaranteed to bring the house down at karaoke across generations.
CAT’S EYEAnri
Until then, Anri had been strongly associated with ballads, but this track must have completely refreshed her image for many listeners.
It’s packed with the mysterious and provocative allure of a phantom thief racing through the night city.
Released in August 1983, the song topped the Oricon charts for five consecutive weeks as the theme for the TV anime Cat’s Eye.
Its urban, cool sound is also included on Timely!!, a classic album produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu.
Give it a listen when you want to recapture the excitement of that era or boost your mood on a drive.
It’s also a sure-fire hit for livening up a karaoke session.
Woman of KiyamachiKazumi Ayase
Since her debut, Kazumi Ayase has walked the straight path of classic enka, continually stirring the hearts of listeners.
One of her signature songs, Otonashi-gawa, has sold over 300,000 copies and earned her the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Music Awards on the strength of her talent.
Trained under Shosuke Ichikawa, her voice carries a poised strength within its gentle emotion, perfectly complementing lyrics that sing of unwavering devotion to a loved one.
Her profound expressive power—evoking the story’s scenes as if they rise vividly before your eyes—is nothing short of breathtaking.
Her straightforward, kobushi-inflected singing resonates directly in the listener’s heart, irresistibly drawing you in.
There isn’t a single day I don’t think about you.B’z
Whether together or apart, their hearts are always thinking of each other.
This is a heartwarming love song by B’z that sings of such gentle, profound affection.
The everyday scenes woven by Koshi Inaba and the tender acoustic guitar tones of Takahiro Matsumoto gently warm the heart.
Included on the acclaimed 2015 March release EPIC DAY, the song was also featured in a Huis Ten Bosch commercial.
Listening to this track may make you cherish the ordinary days spent with someone special even more than before.
You and ParadisoSebunsu Bega
Seventh Vega, a rising act in Tokyo’s city pop/rock scene, delivers their first full-fledged summer anthem.
Vocalist Kanna Shibuya beautifully distills the ocean-and-romance spirit of the ’80s and ’90s she so admires into a contemporary sound.
The melody riding atop the breezy band ensemble is refreshing yet tinged with a certain melancholy, as if depicting both the sparkle of summer and its end at the same time.
The sentimental sonic landscape conjures a protagonist reflecting on seasons past, making it perfect BGM for savoring that end-of-summer feeling.