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.

Playlist

Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	North WindSIX LOUNGE		A powerful rock song by SIX LOUNGE
2	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		Encouragement and Cheer Song of HIPPY
3	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		Brothers Ship is a classic enka song.
4	You are my loverŌishi Masayoshi		Masayoshi Oishi will perform the anime’s theme song.
5	CANDY～Can U be my BABY～Nakajima Kento		A masterpiece of fan love filled with 19-year-old sensibility
6	Only youNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46 releases a song provided by Aka Enpitsu
7	Miracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Children		A classic by Keisuke Kuwata and Mr. Children, distinguished by low-register harmonies
8	Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer theme song
9	Catch CatchYENA		YENA’s songs are perfect for school festivals.
10	KiLLKiSSAve Mujica		Metal-sounding anime opening song
11	You and the summer music festivalshigure ui		A cover video depicting a youthful summer-festival romance
12	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s exhilarating guitar-rock debut single
13	Try going kyururin (make a cute, twirly pose/gesture)kyururin tte shite mite		Kyururin is an easy dance for beginners.
14	Hill of HopeKing ＆ Prince × 50TA		A collaboration song between King & Prince and Eiko Kano
15	It’ll surely be okay.Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s gentle message song
16	collapse; fainting spell (colloquial/slang)Iyowa feat. Kafu		Experimental tracks by Iyowa: KAFU’s voice and sound design
17	Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi		Cover songs by Koda Kumi, suitable for karaoke
18	sparkleFuji Kaze		An exhilarating pop song that moves forward positively, powered by love
19	The Way of the LordKAT-TUN		KAT-TUN’s emotional pop rock
20	KINGKanaria		A Vocaloid song in electro-rock style by Kanaria
21	Today Is the Day (feat. T-Pablow)watson		A wholehearted collaboration by Watson × T-Pablo
22	Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s classic summer ballad
23	King O’ LanternSatsuki		A celebratory song by three Vocaloids
24	ComedyHoshino Gen		A heartwarming song that celebrates family bonds and the happiness of everyday life
25	Goodbye for today.Hayashibara Megumi		Quietly covering a choral piece, singing of parting and reunion
26	Kiss Me PatissierCANDY TUNE		A pop song themed around sweets is making waves.
27	Are you a zombie too? You’re a zombie, huh.CANDY TUNE		Introduction to cute Halloween songs
28	Keep Your Head UpSEIKIN		An upbeat dance-pop song that gives you the courage to move forward
29	CATCH!!!surii		Anime opening theme song by Surii
30	Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya		A ballad by Takaya Kawasaki that depicts love and gratitude
31	A Kiss of Affected Splendorshallm		The true feelings and heartache of an unattainable love
32	candyr-906		Introduction to r-906's dance tune
33	miraclekururi		A Quruli song that gently portrays the hopes of everyday life
34	99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana HopeSTUTS		A fusion of hip-hop and pop
35	Just a Kiss feat. AimyonSuda Masaki		A love song about the romance between Masaki Suda and Aimyon
36	killer beeZa Kuromaniyonzu		A rock song that accelerates from buzzing
37	KISS OF LIFEHirai Ken		A refreshing pop song that is the theme song of Love Revolution
38	Song of Kyoto PrefectureKyōto-fu		Introduce the history and characteristics of the Kyoto Prefectural Residents' Song
39	If I could be youKamiyama Yagi		A song that conveys honest feelings beyond walls
40	Light of hopeFukuoka-ken		Introduction to Fukuoka Prefectural Anthem: Light of Hope
41	The Northern StationSugimoto Kentarō		A ballad that quietly reflects on thoughts of a mother in a snowy country
42	CAT’S EYEAnri		Cat's Eye theme song Anri signature song
43	Forever with youKagura SCOPE		A straightforward love song about wanting to protect the smile of the one you love
44	KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s Chainsaw Man opening song
45	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		Namie Amuro's biggest hit song Virgin Road
46	9126569143_kuuhaku_void		A song themed around music consumption and ephemerality
47	The flower you like.Amerika min’yō kenkyūkai		Haniwa works, an artistic poetry of interlacing four tones
48	Joint Struggle feat. RYOKI from BE:FIRSTsyudou		Baseball cheer song by syudou and RYOKI
49	KisekisetsuAile The Shota		A song that compiles Aile The Shota’s season-linked works
50	A Gift Without a StampSakushi • Sakkyoku: Zaizu Kazuo		A moving song that sings of love for one's mother
51	You are my treasure.Makihara Noriyuki		A warm ballad from 1992
52	A drop on the carburetorZa Kuromaniyonzu		A high-velocity number written and composed by Hiroto Kōmoto
53	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		Explanation of Ken Hirai's a cappella theme song
54	99LANA		LANA sings of the will to overcome hardship
55	Solo study session on a day offReo		Reo’s instrumental track
56	KILLShibugakitai		Shibugakitai’s urbane breakup song
57	The sky I saw with youBoku ga mitakatta aozora		Turning memories into strength and running toward the future
58	Campus mode!!Hatsuboshi Gakuen		You can feel the radiance of youth in the all-cast songs of Gakuen Idolmaster.
59	yellow lightTomonari Sora		Expressing the transience of youth in yellow
60	I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan		A song to celebrate memories at a friend's wedding
61	I’ll surely never forgetOzaki Yutaka		A ballad expressing Yutaka Ozaki’s mature view of love
62	I won’t go ashoreItsuki		A piece of music that converts emotions into sound using generative AI
63	You are the melody.AKB48		AKB48's nostalgic pop number
64	CaravanNovelbright		Novelbright's new song depicts the journey of life
65	On dormant memoryyasumi suya		A unique Vocaloid work expressed with the image quality of memories
66	Candy BlazeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		FANTASTICS’ movie theme song
67	You are my friend.UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A warm ballad that brings you closer to someone special
68	You are Sparkle≠ME		Portraying the complex feelings toward someone who cannot be reached
69	Caro’s eyeballwarabeuta		A fun children’s song with a frog theme
70	Maybe it didn’t have to be you after all.yangusukinii		Young Skinny's rock song depicts the pain of love.
71	KintaroSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō		About the nursery rhyme of the boy from Mount Ashigara
72	You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira		A classic song that feels a stirring of love at the beauty of a woman met again
73	You…Nishino Kana		A quintessential heartwarming ballad used as a drama insert song
74	Because it makes me want to see youNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s heartbreak song. Her debut composition is generating buzz.
75	It’s your fault.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s new love song
76	acute love addictionpiinata		An introduction to a Vocaloid song themed around love addiction
77	Song of KyūsutoCUTIE STREET		A hype song for CUTIE STREET’s live shows
78	Cannot stop the queue!CUTIE STREET		The title track of the 2nd single that symbolizes CUTIE STREET’s momentum
79	The End of the TrajectoryGLAY		A classic rock ballad that portrays loneliness and love
80	Your wish makes the world shine.MISIA		Theme song of Tokyo DisneySea
81	This very dayUru		A ballad theme song for a film depicting graduation and new departures
82	miracleUru		A moving ballad themed around miracles
83	kyun-kawa life≠ME		A pop tune that captures the heart-fluttering moments of being a devoted fan
84	You can do it.okayu		A cheer song that gives you courage for a new life
85	100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's cheering song
86	Only you win (for me).Hinatazaka46		A happy pop song that celebrates devoted fandom love
87	You are friends starting today.Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A warm song that celebrates encounters in a new environment
88	I’m happy to see you.sakushi: fujino manami / sakkyoku: kataoka tsugumi		Bam Bears' ending theme song, celebrating the meeting with friends
89	Since the moment I met yourodao		A ballad song celebrating KAITO’s 20th anniversary
90	Your ColorSakushi Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu		A song about meeting new friends in elementary school
91	Surely, this is our youth.RE-GE		RE-GE's new song that gives you courage
92	Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s classic songs support us through life’s uncertainties
93	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori		A jazzy tune that pairs with the scent of autumn
94	cute aggressionKitanitatsuya		A provocative pop song that sings of love
95	fragrant oliveayaka		A song depicting Ayaka’s unrequited love in autumn
96	It’s your fault.Reiko		REIKO's 2002-style R&B song
97	I’m glad you’re a bad person too.Pinokio P		A ballad song filled with kindness
98	Kiss Me, WinterFIVE NEW OLD		Introduction to FIVE NEW OLD’s winter songs
99	KILLING PARTINI		Introduction to INI's upbeat dance tune
100	Because you were thereINI		INI movie theme song, a ballad of gratitude
101	joy, effort, love, and sorrowWEST.		A fiery rock anthem of guitar cheers
102	Venuskururi		Kururi's new song leaves a beautiful melody lingering in the heart
103	You and the slopesSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s winter ski slope song
104	Kiss Kiss KissAKASAKI		A change in hair color colors in confidence and budding love
105	I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru’s Love Song
106	A world only you can createdon no ongaku kōbō		A cheer song to blow away the haze in your heart
107	At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Gintama opening theme, a rock song about parting and setting off on a journey
108	KimikoiFRUITS ZIPPER		FRUITS ZIPPER’s Love Song
109	Chasing your bright futureFRUITS ZIPPER		Introduction to FRUITS ZIPPER's debut song
110	Kiss PlanM!LK		Introducing M!LK’s mature new song
111	ComplicityRaim		A song with a sense of immorality, where two people share a secret and fall together
112	Catherinenatori		Natori’s new dance tune
113	I just want to **** with youfantomu shiitaa		Introduction of the new song by the idol group produced by Ado
114	KilmerNiru Kajitsu		A rock song with a theme of fighting back against injustice
115	Your third button＝LOVE		=LOVE’s youthful love song
116	I’m waiting for you.King&Prince		A cheer song by King & Prince
117	Whimsical EgoismAriyou		A piercing electropop that sees through true feelings
118	#KISSYOUBUDDiiS		BUDDiiS energizes your morning with #KISSYOU
119	CIRCESennaRin		SennaRin’s new song selected as an insert song for a Gundam film
120	Goodbye for today.Moriyama Ryoko		Ryoko Moriyama’s classic song that sings of friendship and the wish for reunion
121	CAROLSHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s winter ballad
122	When you are in the time of your life…Hamada Shogo		One of Shogo Hamada’s early signature works. The relaxed tempo makes it easy to follow the pitch.
123	Until I met youHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada’s early masterpiece love song
124	Kick StartBE:FIRST		A monumental debut track produced by the members
125	Your colorDa-iCE		A pop mid-tempo tune that lets you savor the bittersweetness and exhilaration of summer
126	To Your TownASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Great ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION songs suited for karaoke
127	Carrying YouInoue Azumi		The charm and emotion of the ending theme of Laputa
128	Just the way you areazusa		Azusa’s refreshing classic song, the Amagami SS theme song
129	Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog's earnest rock ballad
130	Candy cookie chocolateharokeru		A pop song that combines sweetness and cynicism
131	When our eyes metFRUITS ZIPPER		A new song by a band spreading Kawaii from Harajuku.
132	Dyed in Your Colors (10th Anniv.)TOKOTOKO		A rock number that portrays a love you can’t confess
133	You’re the absolute best!don no ongaku kōbō		A Vocaloid song that fully affirms romantic feelings
134	You-dependentnamu		A Vocaloid song that portrays love addiction in a cute, pop style
135	If I could live with yousupittsu		A medium-tempo number filled with gentle warmth
136	KISSImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s rock ’n’ roll spirit at full throttle
137	mushroom dogHY		The opening theme of Kinoko Inu is gentle and soothing.
138	GlintHY		A song overflowing with the refreshing feeling of summer, making the heart dance
139	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A soothing song about feelings for cherished companions
140	Kizuna SongThe Back Horn		A band’s soul-stirring classic that portrays love for humanity
141	The air feels so fresh next to you.HoneyWorks feat.Kotoha		A heartwarming song that sings of the joy of spending time with a loved one
142	Kill the NoiseSPYAIR		Cutting through my doubts and moving forward
143	sparkling ashRīgaru Rirī		The theme song of the anime “Delicious in Dungeon” is moving.
144	your handEvery Little Thing		A nostalgic singing voice nestles against the autumn breeze.
145	Flower in the mirror, moon on the waterThe SHIGOTONIN		The theme song of Shigotonin 2009, a melancholic masterpiece
146	Because I like you.AKB48		A moving song that sings of pure affection
147	MemoryMISIA		MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess and moving songs
148	yellowback number		A bittersweet traffic signal of unrequited love, depicting the subtleties of the heart
149	Traveler of MemoryMr.Children		The melody of a story of memories woven by Kazutoshi Sakurai
150	I want to be your boyfriend.Snow Man		A classic song that portrays yearning love and the desire to grow closer
151	Kiss Hug Invaders!iLiFE!		A hot rock-electro track by iLiFE!
152	Kimi-sen!iLiFE!		Cheer your heart with an idol song
153	KISSIN’MY LIPSSnow Man		Snow Man's sophisticated, mature song
154	Today was the worst again, huh? (^_-)-☆inoutsu wa SA		Be soothed at heart by Oto-Machi Una’s soul-stirring song.
155	strong wind slicked-back hairyukopi		A Vocaloid song with a steady tempo and high score
156	Brother PierIchijō Kanta		Ichijo Kanta’s enka song “Kyoudai Hatoba” is moving.
157	The light you lit for me, nowHoneyWorks feat. Hanon		HoneyWorks releases anime theme song for streaming
158	Q.E.D.Sou		The new song by Sou, a popular singer on video-sharing sites
159	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s classic song “Shiawase da naa,” depicting love and twilight
160	I’ll end up hating you.Kaneyori Masaru		One-way feelings of love, a summer love song
161	Kimi-iro Love SongSaku		An emotional song by Saku about the unrequited love of youth
162	A message to youerica		A song that resonates with listeners through lyrics that explore feelings of love
163	The first winter without youKobayashi Tōya		A heartwarming song that sings of the sorrow of a breakup and loneliness in love
164	Kit Can Nowmiwa		miwa’s cheer song that brings courage and hope
165	Hope ~Yell~NEWS		An anthem of hope and courage for a new journey ahead
166	You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS		Singing RADWIMPS songs gets better if you practice with the sound “hi”!
167	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A youthful song that feels the arrival of spring
168	Today is Coming-of-Age Day.Takehara Pisutoru		A song that gently supports the complex feelings of Coming of Age Day
169	Hill of HopeKing&Prince		A song that hypes you up with your friends with an energy-boosting vibe
170	Sparkle, sparkle!Kishidan		Cheer them on with Kishidan’s graduation song
171	Because I want to be by your side.SHISHAMO		Beloved songs, pure feelings, and hearts that stay close
172	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		An uplifting anthem of hope, a boost for life
173	There is always love on your back.MISIA		MISIA’s cheer song that portrays the bond between humans and horses
174	Bizarre DismantlingMURASAKI		The popular theme song of an urban-legend game
175	castorways		A Christmas song for someone special
176	bondKamenashi Kazuya		The moving ballad from Gokusen will be in the spotlight again in 2025.
177	KIMI☆NO☆OKAGEGANG PARADE		A rock song from GANG PARADE filled with gratitude
178	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		Suisei Hoshimachi’s youth song, a collaboration with HoneyWorks
179	youMatsumoto Hanano		A skilled rock singer-songwriter from Mie
180	Morning-after rainfuefuki momoka		An enka ballad that evokes the poignant emotional hues of classical Japanese language
181	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		Anime Bakemonogatari ending theme, a song of youth
182	Theme of an educational programyami no oneesan		Depicting the darkness of society with a nursery rhyme–style melody
183	switch piecetesesaku		A popular cheer song on YouTube Shorts
184	CAT’S EYEAdo		An iconic hit from the ’80s returns with a new recording by Ado!
185	Searching for youNepuchūn		Comedian debut single, the bittersweet melody of youth
186	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Longings woven in a northern inn, a bittersweet love song
187	Qiu & Kagepiinata		A Teto Kasane song of contrasting concepts and layered emotions
188	Because I was able to meet youImai Yūzō, Haida Shōko		A moving graduation song that sings of gratitude for the encounter
189	Because you were thereFIELD OF VIEW		FIELD’s youthful hit songs, heartwarming classics
190	You will fall in love this summer.≠ME		A coming-of-age song that refreshingly portrays same-sex love
191	sparklingmosao.		A song that gently sings about unrequited love
192	Something like a miracleKamishiraishi Mone		Theme song of an animated film that conveys the preciousness of life
193	It got found out that I like you.Kasamura Tōta		Expressing a bittersweet love by going far away
194	I like you.Shimizu Shota		A bittersweet cell phone love song
195	bondYamazaki Tomoko		Graduation song, a song of friendship and hope
196	Without youAYANE		An R&B song that depicts Ayane's heartrending feelings of love.
197	What I can do for youGACKT		GACKT’s heartwarming classic ballad
198	99.9MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana		The opening theme of Mob Psycho 100, with passionate vocals
199	A Cheer Song for YouSnow Man		A powerful band sound that supports your efforts
200	Kinmokusei feat. Mamiko SuzukiTOSHIKI HAYASHI (%C)		A sentimental song of a mellow autumn city
201	trajectoryVaundy		An epic musical and a moving depiction of Earth’s history
202	I am here for you.arashi		A cheerful, uplifting support song by Arashi
203	You are my destined person.Funatsu Mahiro		Masato Funatsu’s new song singing about one special person
204	angina pectorisMrs. GREEN APPLE		Expressing RADWIMPS’ iconic song with a soul-stirring arrangement
205	codependencyDomura Riu		A song that portrays the loneliness and anguish of an unhealthy love
206	Casket GirlFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s new song depicts the will to be set free.
207	Captain of the ShipNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		In Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s song, life is likened to a voyage.
208	River of HopeYellow Magic Orchestra		Technopop of dreams and anxieties like the flow of a river
209	KINGTenma Tsukasa & Kamishiro Rui (Wandāranzu × Shōtaimu)		A mega-hit song by Canary, domineering like a king
210	Kimi-Koi Questirucaice × Ichinose Rupo		A song that likens love to an adventure and sings about the courage to move forward
211	Kissing the machineMinami		A moving song that portrays machines and the human heart.
212	Try again to youBLUE ANGEL		An iconic rockabilly song that gives you courage!
213	Your umbrellaKimura Kaera		Sumikkogurashi movie theme song, a sense of fantasy
214	KidShingāzuhai		A rock number that calls out music connoisseurs’ contradictions
215	KittyTsumiki		A heartwarming song that gives you the courage to escape the maze
216	A future we create togetherKetsumeishi		A love song expressing gratitude for meeting a special person and hope for the future
217	Happy New Yeardongurizu		Introducing Dongurizu's New Year's rap song
218	last year, this yearandāgurafu		Expressing smiles and hope in a New Year’s song
219	Happy New YearChatto Monchī		A warm winter song depicting a couple on their way to their first shrine visit of the New Year.
220	A flower called “you”ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A melodic, fast-paced rock song
221	You, him, me, and herBreathe		A song about a heart wavering from friendship to love
222	KISSIMP.		A dark love song of secrets and true feelings
223	CANDYMr.Children		Mr.Children's “CANDY” is a classic with a wide vocal range.
224	pyramid[Alexandros]		A powerful song that treads through everyday life and portrays the endeavors of the individual.
225	Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari		Get hyped! Ikimono-gakari’s hit songs
226	Q / tenjoōbachi		Two songs by Queen Bee: a story of abuse and hope
227	lip service; idealistic talk; sugarcoatingOka Yuuko		Yuko Oka’s enka single that sings of a woman’s heart
228	A Dangerous Pairsawada kenji		Sing Kiyoshi Sawada’s famous song, Believer’s Love
229	By your sideMirei Touyama		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for someone special
230	90s Japanese Music Special! YouTube Virtual DJ MixDJ NOJIMAX		A collection of songs featuring a medley of classic hits from the ’90s
231	Your TraceMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		In July 2011, Momoiro Clover Z's a...
232	Kirafull Miracle Kiramagerdeguchi takashi		Ending theme song of Kiramager
233	Kyutama Dancing!Matsubara Takeshi		The ending theme of Kyuranger is something kids can dance to.
234	Kizuna ~ Go-Busters!Nazo no Shin Yunitto STA☆MEN		A voice actor unit performs the ending theme song of Go-Busters.
235	Emergency launch!! OhrangerHayami Kentarō		Depicting the fiery courage and dreams of a Super Sentai song
236	Is it just my imagination?Fuuga Nao		Megaranger ED warm pop
237	something beautifulHump Back		A song that gazes into the depths of the heart in solitude
238	Goodbye to youKaneyori Masaru		An emotionally moving music piece that portrays the pain of a broken heart
239	Express Ticket and RhythmConton Candy		Depicting the struggles of youth through a movie theme song
240	The world to youEVE		A fleeting song that gently cradles a weary heart
241	KISSPRINCESS PRINCESS		Iconic songs by PRINCESS PRINCESS from the ’90s
242	Even kisses are left-handedSKE48		SKE48's new love song
243	I like the me who likes you.Sakurai Yui		A positive love song that nurtures self-esteem
244	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s famous song “Love at the Tavern”
245	You’re a pioneer too.monoburaito		An inspiring, passionate anthem of soccer youth rock
246	KISS THE BULLETurashimasakatasen		Urasaka Sensen’s dark Halloween song
247	Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru		Utada's Christmas songs are easy to sing.
248	Today, at last, I will change my heartMariko Nagai		A poignant masterpiece about confessing one’s love at Christmas
249	An afternoon when I want to see youInagaki Junichi		Junichi Inagaki’s city pop song, a bittersweet feeling in the afternoon
250	Your very own Santa ClausDEEN		A winter song of bittersweet longing for Christmas
To be continued...