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 too!] (301–310)
Nine-tailed (fox)9Lana
Singer 9Lana, known as a “song actress” who commands a wide palette of vocal tones.
Produced by wotaku, this work was released in August 2025.
The song paints a seductive and mysterious tale.
While hiding their true self, the protagonist’s inner loneliness and fierce passions are conveyed through a voice that feels almost possessed.
Let yourself be drawn into its dark, story-driven world!
Candy RainKubota Toshinobu
A mellow and sweet sound that feels so good—this is a pop-sensibility-filled R&B number from Toshinobu Kubota.
Released in November 2001 as his 26th single, the song was written specifically as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Wednesday Affairs.” At first listen it comes across as a smooth, sugary love song, but beneath the surface lies the bittersweet taste of romance and a touch of poignant melancholy; the more you listen, the deeper it draws you in.
That blend of NYC-honed groove and Japanese lyrics just makes you nod and think, “This is quintessential Kubota!” It’s the perfect piece for a night when you want to soak in a slightly grown-up mood.
Songs with Titles Starting with “Ki” [Also Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (311–320)
The North Wind and the SunKubota Toshinobu
This is a funk number featuring exhilarating guitar chucks and a bouncy rhythm that makes your body sway.
It was included on the album “GROOVIN’,” released in April 1987, and has remained a fan favorite, also appearing on the best-of collection “THE BADDEST ~Hit Parade~.” The lyrics seem to sing of a love that gently embraces like the warmth of the sun—standing by the small clouds that drift across a loved one’s heart without trying to force any change.
The message of stopping the competition and simply moving through the seasons together as a pair leaves your heart quietly warmed.
It’s the perfect track for a mood-boosting weekend drive or when you want to encourage someone special.
Shigure Moon in KinosakiŌe Yutaka
This is a genuine local enka number by Hiroshi Oe that conjures up images of steam rising from hot springs and rows of willow trees.
Released in August 2023 to mark the 15th anniversary of his debut, it is set in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo’s famed hot spring town, and portrays a man’s lingering attachment to someone he parted with.
Oe’s rich, resonant kobushi vocal ornamentation further highlights the protagonist’s helpless feelings and stirs the listener’s heart.
The music video—featuring his first attempt at acting in a yukata and expressive facial performance—is also a highlight.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to immerse yourself in the mood of travel, or for nights when you’d like a companion to your sentimental feelings.
Kinosaki Love SongHosokawa Takashi
This is a signature ballad by Takashi Hosokawa, marking the milestone of his 30th anniversary as a singer.
Set in Kinosaki Onsen, a famed hot spring in Hyogo Prefecture, it poignantly sings of memories of a lost love fading beyond the steam.
Local words like “straw craft” intertwine with the protagonist’s helpless emotions, gently soaking into the listener’s heart.
Released in January 2005, the song also served as the title track of that year’s album, “Takashi Hosokawa Complete Collection: Kinosaki Koi-uta (Love Song).” A monument to the song stands at the site itself, and it is cherished as a classic that stirs the spirit of travel.
Can you see？ I’m SUSHIPikotarō
It’s a masterpiece packed with humor and charm that vividly subverts the image of “PPAP.” And this time, the star is sushi! The song is included on the album “I have a PPAP,” released in July 2018, and it was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta that summer.
Its catchy mix of English and Japanese phrases could help kids learn new words while having fun.
Listen to it with friends from overseas, and it’s sure to become the perfect communication tool for introducing Japan’s food culture in a fun way!
Because you are hereHorie Mitsuko to Koorogi ’73
This is a song whose luxurious harmony—woven from Mitsuko Horie’s clear vocals and the rich chorus of Koorogi ’73—resonates deeply in the heart.
It carries a warm yet powerful message: we can move toward the future because we have friends by our side.
The song was used as the ending theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Parallel Journey to the West, released in March 1988.
It capped off the film’s grand adventure and likely deepened the emotional impact.
With lyrics penned by Tetsuya Takeda, it has remained beloved across generations, even ranking third in a lyrics popularity poll.
Listen to it when you’re taking on a challenge or feeling the importance of friendship—it’s sure to fill you with courage.