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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- 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!] (401–410)
Your happinessUru
A tale of unrequited love that begins with a poetry reading.
Crafted by Uru herself, this work beautifully portrays deep affection for the other person and a resolute acceptance of parting.
Though close in proximity, a distance in hearts is felt—the aching inability to convey one’s feelings.
Because she wishes for the other’s happiness, she suppresses her own emotions; her delicate inner world is delivered through a simple yet striking melody.
Released in November 2023, the song features a piano- and acoustic guitar–centered arrangement that is simple but deeply moving.
It’s a piece that stands beside those who harbor the complex feelings of loving someone while suffering as they wish for that person’s happiness.
Because it makes me want to see youNishino Kana
A poignant love song by Kana Nishino that skillfully portrays the emotional landscape of a woman who acts strong on the outside yet quietly holds on to her loneliness and longing to see someone.
The lyrics, written in relatable, everyday language about growing feelings for an ex-lover, resonated with many and immediately captured the hearts of young women upon release.
Released in June 2009, the song appeared as a lead single from her first album, “LOVE one.” It was also chosen as a POWER PLAY on NTV’s “Music Fighter,” becoming a signature track that brought Kana Nishino’s name to wider recognition.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those unable to recover from the pain of heartbreak or to sever lingering feelings for a former partner.
Come here, Perman.Miwa Katsue
A theme song that captured the hearts of children who love anime based on Fujiko F.
Fujio’s works! Its bright, rhythmic melody and sincere lyrics fill you with a warm feeling, as if you can hear a friend calling from far away.
Katsu’e Miwa’s lively vocals gently convey the importance of friendship and helping one another, making it a wonderful track.
The single, released by Nippon Columbia in March 1983, was also used in the 2003 theatrical film, and since 2011 it has been adopted as the approaching-train melody at Noborito Station in Kawasaki.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your heart is tired, when you want to help someone, or when you wish to bask in nostalgic memories.
Choo-choo trainSakushi: Tomihara Kaoru / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin
This is a memorable piece crafted by Kaoru Tomihara and Shin Kusakawa that brings back nostalgic memories.
Its charm lies in the lively melody that evokes the passing scenery outside the window and the rhythmic sounds of a train in motion.
Released in 1937, the song has been cherished by many and was selected in 2007 as one of the “100 Best Japanese Songs.” As a masterpiece representing children’s songs around the world, it has been covered by numerous artists, including Masako Kawada.
How about livening up a music recreation session by sharing stories about trains? It could be a wonderful time to share the nostalgic views from train windows in your memories, especially together with older adults.
Songs with Titles Starting with 'Ki' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (411–420)
Northern SpringSen Masao
This classic song, gently depicting the changing seasons, expresses Japan’s beautiful nature and the longing for one’s hometown.
Prompted by a parcel from his mother, the protagonist living in the city recalls northern landscapes—white birch, magnolia blossoms, babbling brooks, and morning mist—and we empathize with his feelings.
Masao Sen’s warm vocals tenderly embrace nostalgic memories and love for family.
Since its release in April 1977, the song has been beloved by many, including three consecutive appearances on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
This piece is a heartwarming song that, when sung together with older adults during music recreation at care facilities, helps share cherished memories.
Qilin (also known as Kirin)wotaku
I get chills from its majestic and exotic atmosphere.
Created by wotaku—the Vocaloid producer known for “Gehenna” and “Shanti”—and released in February 2025, this piece was submitted to Project Sekai ULTIMATE.
It’s an instrumental track with striking Hatsune Miku choruses, and its soundscape—combining beauty with hardness—utterly overwhelms.
Coupled with the title, it makes me feel as if I’ve stepped into a mythic world.
The Northern CliffsYamauchi Keisuke
This work gives voice to a woman’s aching heart, as if the sea breeze were piercing her chest.
Released in February 2025 to commemorate Keisuke Yamauchi’s 25th anniversary since debut, it perfectly pairs his powerful vocals with a melody that conveys emotions with no place to go.
Set against the sheer cliffs of the north, it portrays lingering attachment, frustration, and a loss of hope for tomorrow.
It is a song that will surely stay close to the hearts of those bearing the pain of love.