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!] (31–40)
99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana HopeSTUTS
A track that beautifully fuses hip-hop with refreshingly cool pop.
Produced by STUTS and featuring rapper Kohjiya and singer Hana Hope, this song layers their voices to create a propulsive feeling that pushes you forward.
Released in May 2025, it drew attention after being used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat TV commercial.
With rap and clear, translucent vocals unfolding in alternation, singing along can give you a satisfying sense of unity.
It’s a highly recommended number for two people looking to feel invigorated, and it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.
Just a Kiss feat. AimyonSuda Masaki
This love song, born all at once from notes of late-night talks about romance, captivates with its raw, intimate sense of distance.
A collaboration between Masaki Suda and Aimyon, it vividly portrays the ambiguous feelings of two people who seem close enough to touch, yet never quite do.
The role reversal—Suda singing the parts from a woman’s perspective and Aimyon responding—adds a deeper savor to the piece.
Included on Suda’s July 2019 album “LOVE,” the track drew major attention from the moment it was pre-released and remains enduringly popular.
When you want to share unspoken anxieties or a sense of urgency with someone, why not try a quiet duet at karaoke and let your voices blend?
Song of Kyoto PrefectureKyōto-fu
When you think of Kyoto, historic shrines and temples and its beautiful cityscape come to mind, but did you know there’s a prefectural anthem that embodies the pride of this ancient capital and its hopes for the future? Established in 1984, this piece was created based on lyrics selected through a public contest.
While inheriting its long history and moving into a new era, its spirit is powerfully depicted with words like wind and flame.
The melody by Ikuma Dan is both majestic and approachable, and it broadens the listener’s heart! In addition to being released on record at the time, a march arrangement was included on the 2008 album “Ikuma Dan Wind Ensemble Works Vol.
2.” It’s wonderful that it can be enjoyed not only at ceremonies but also as the resonant sound of a wind ensemble!
If I could be youKamiyama Yagi
This song centers on the theme of conveying one’s honest feelings across various walls.
Its raw sense of warmth and nostalgic band sound are striking.
It expresses the determination to draw closer to someone beyond divisions and prejudice, and its gentle melody slowly sinks into the heart.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Crossing With You, Becoming Love,” this piece is a number Yoh Kamiyama released in October 2025.
It creates a lyrical atmosphere that ties in with the anime’s worldview.
With immersive sounds that quietly give you a push forward, it’s a track I’d recommend to anyone, regardless of gender.
Light of hopeFukuoka-ken
This song, Light of Hope, which was designated as the prefectural anthem in October 1970.
The lyrics were based on a piece selected from a public competition and further refined by the poet Yutaka Maruyama, while the music was composed by Hachidai Nakamura, known for songs such as Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukō).
The lyrics feature Fukuoka’s unique natural scenery and place names—such as Genkai, Mt.
Hiko, and Chikushino—and even include the word “airport,” evoking a sense of leaping into the future.
The piece has a simple structure with a march-like, sprightly rhythm and the repetition of bright phrases, making it sure to lift your spirits just by listening.
Songs with Titles Starting with “Ki” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (41–50)
The Northern StationSugimoto Kentarō
This song paints a warmhearted tribute to a mother living in a snowy country.
It’s a profound, ballad-style piece that quietly looks back on the journey of life.
Released in February 2026 as the first single after changing labels, it captivates with a warming worldview inspired by scenes along the Ōu Main Line.
The rich, resonant vocals and highly lyrical sound arrangement are a perfect match.
Take a moment to listen when you’re feeling nostalgic for your hometown.
CAT’S EYEAnri
This is the thirteenth single by singer-songwriter Anri, produced as the opening theme for the TV anime Cat’s Eye.
Released in August 1983, the song’s sense of speed and thrilling arrangement—evoking the world of the anime—were embraced by many listeners, and it’s still recognized today as one of Anri’s signature tracks.
With an atmosphere that evokes the urban night, it became a major hit, even reaching No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its catchy melody brings back memories from that time, making it a pop tune loved beyond the realm of anime songs.
It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke with a wide range of generations.
A tip for singing it well is to keep your delivery relaxed overall.