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”
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- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ke”
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- 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!] (21–30)
Kick StartNEW!BE:FIRST
A landmark track for which the members themselves created new melodies, lyrics, and even choreography based on a track used during their audition training camp.
It’s included on their debut single “Gifted.” released in November 2021.
The lyrics, depicting bonds with friends and hope for the future, are sure to give a powerful push to anyone about to dive into a new world.
The lyric video weaves in footage from the training camp, and it’s truly moving.
Its fresh yet groovy sound is perfect for mornings on your commute to work or school, or any moment you want to flip your motivation switch.
From this work—arguably their starting point—feel the overflowing passion.
Your colorNEW!Da-iCE
How about a pop mid-tempo tune that lets you savor both the bittersweet melancholy and the rush unique to the end of summer? Released in August 2017 as the 12th single and also included on the album BET, this track, Kimi Iro, is also known as the official tie-in song for Takara Tomy Arts’ Buncho Balloon.
It expresses the frustration of a one-sided love that feels within reach yet remains distant, sung over a warm, comforting melody.
Despite its bright sound, there’s a lingering sense of wistfulness—the exquisite balance really resonates.
The vocal range is a bit on the higher side, but the rhythm is easy to catch, so it should feel great to sing.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to bask in summer memories or subtly convey your feelings to someone special.
Songs with Titles Starting with “Ki” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (31–40)
Carrying YouNEW!Inoue Azumi
A masterpiece graced by Azumi Inoue’s clear, resonant vocals that close out Studio Ghibli’s film Castle in the Sky.
The world evoked by words like “horizon” and “light” quietly depicts the feeling of setting off on a journey, kindling courage in the hearts of listeners.
After the film’s 1986 release, the song was included on the soundtrack and later issued as a single in March 1988.
Thanks to its universal message, it has been featured in textbooks and become a staple choral piece—perfect for March, the season of graduations and moving up a grade! Humming it together as parent and child while recalling the movie’s emotions will gently companion the season’s mix of joy in growth and a touch of sorrow.
Enjoy this melody beloved across generations at home, too.
KISSImawano Kiyoshirō
This is straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll from Kiyoshiro Imawano, memorable for a phrase that repeatedly chants the title.
Co-written with his close friend Shinji Miyake, it’s brimming with an irresistible urge to make your body move and the warmth that only a handmade production can deliver.
Included on the album “GOD,” released in March 2005, the track was created over the course of about a year at his private studio, the Rock ’n’ Roll Laboratory.
A key highlight is that Kiyoshiro himself plays drums, conveying a hefty, muscular groove.
It has an exhilarating feel that conjures a call-and-response at a live show, making it perfect for when you need a boost or as driving music.
Its very simplicity lets his one-of-a-kind shout hit you straight in the heart.
mushroom dogHY
A work that accompanies the worldview of a story depicting a heartwarming interaction with a mysterious creature.
Released as a digital single in October 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kinoko Inu.” It is included on the 2025 album “TIME.” This playful pop tune features a chorus that repeats the title phrase and sticks in your ears.
Its gentle, light melody line is striking, as if coloring the daily lives of the anime’s protagonists.
Many listeners will likely feel their everyday fatigue melt away just by listening.
Just the way you areazusa
A crystal-clear singing voice that resonates pleasantly in the crisp winter air.
It’s a classic that blends freshness with poignancy, packed with the charm of azusa, who was active as a singer-songwriter.
Released in October 2010 as her second single, it’s also known as the latter opening theme for the TV anime Amagami SS.
Azusa was highly regarded not only for writing lyrics and composing, but also for shaping the direction of the arrangements as a creator.
In this song as well, she brilliantly conveys the accelerating thrills of youth as the story progresses.
It’s perfect not only for those who want to reminisce about the anime’s heroines, but also for anyone seeking a warm feeling amid the winter chill—give it a listen!
Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog
A bittersweet yet powerful rock ballad by Saucy Dog that portrays love that’s too pure and feelings with nowhere to go.
It delicately expresses the resolve to take a step forward from a passive self that only waits for miracles, as well as intense inner conflict.
Many listeners will likely be moved to tears by vocalist Shinya Ishihara’s emotionally rich singing.
The song was written as the theme for the film “Koi ni Itaru Yamai,” released in October 2025, and was later included on the mini-album “Curry Rice.” Closely tied to the film’s story, this piece will gently nudge the backs of those suffering from unrequited love.
Even as you’re hurt by a reality that won’t go your way, it will soothe your heart as you wish to look ahead.