Songs that start with “se”. Use them as references for shiritori or choosing tracks for karaoke!
Have you ever played shiritori using only song titles, or done “karaoke shiritori,” where you decide the next karaoke song in shiritori style?
When you try it, it’s surprisingly hard to come up with titles, which actually makes it exciting.
So in this article, we’ve gathered songs with titles that start with “se,” which you can use in those situations.
When it comes to words that start with “se,” there are many, such as “sekai” (world), “seishun” (youth), and “sen” (thousand).
Let’s dive right in!
Songs that start with “Se.” Use them for Shiritori or as karaoke picks! (1–10)
SAY YESNEW!CHAGE and ASKA
Known as the theme song for the drama “101st Proposal,” this pure love ballad, which pleads to have its love accepted, spent 13 consecutive weeks at number one on the Oricon charts.
It’s CHAGE and ASKA’s biggest hit, with total sales of 2.82 million copies.
The song’s overall vocal range isn’t exactly narrow at D#3–G#4, but because the upper harmony stands out, people who struggle with pitch might unconsciously end up singing that part.
When you sing it, try covering one of your ears.
That way, you’ll hear your own voice more clearly than usual, and you should be able to stay on pitch.
You probably already remember the melody line without needing to relearn it, so trust yourself and give it a try!
The One and Only Flower in the WorldNEW!SMAP
It’s a classic themed around “Only One,” the title song for the drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara.
Released on March 5, 2003 as SMAP’s 35th single, it became a national hit of the Heisei era, surpassing three million in total sales—a double million seller.
I listened to it back in my school days after my parents bought me the CD.
I remember so many people sang it at karaoke.
The melody itself is very simple, and the vocal range is modest, so I think it’s easy for anyone to sing.
If you have people around you join in at karaoke, it’s easier to keep pitch and sing with confidence, isn’t it?
SerenadeNEW!natori
Natori, who has garnered support from a wide range of listeners as a music creator, released the track “Serenade” digitally in January 2026, later issuing it as a CD single.
The song was newly written as the ending theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko Season 3.
It gently accompanies the characters’ profound loneliness and sense of loss, carrying a wish that, at least while the music plays, they might find peaceful sleep.
Co-arranged with Tsumiki, its dance music-like tension interweaves exquisitely with a melody imbued with the humidity of the night, stirring the listener’s heart.
It’s a perfect track for sleepless nights or when you want to immerse yourself deeply in the work’s worldview.
1000 daysNEW!nozomi
This song by Noshime has an impressive title that converts roughly three years of high school life into a number of days.
It was written specifically for the vitamin carbonated drink “MATCH” web commercial and released in April 2025.
It’s no exaggeration to say that adolescent school life is among the most memorable days of one’s life.
Set to driving guitar rock, the song captures everyday, unassuming moments and shy emotions, and is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a track we especially hope students—those who feel a sense of urgency and incompleteness within limited time, like the moments just before the chime or chats with friends—will give a listen to.
Youthful AmigoNEW!Shūji to Akira
This is the smash-hit single released in November 2005 by Shuuji to Akira, a limited-time unit born from the NTV drama “Nobuta wo Produce.” The work strongly reflects the relationship between the drama’s characters Shuuji Kiritani and Akira Kusano, portraying male camaraderie and the fleeting emotions of youth set to a Latin-tinged melody.
Notably, the key shifts up by a semitone right as the chorus begins.
This slight displacement underfoot injects urgency and exhilaration into the song, creating a dramatic development.
Belt it out at karaoke with your best friend, and the passion and youthful atmosphere of those days will come rushing back—a timeless classic that never fades.
Seikai-chan and Kafu-chan’s Errand CapriccioNEW!Minami no Minami
This piece unfolds at a breakneck pace, depicting the comically chaotic everyday ordeal of going out to buy ingredients for curry udon.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Minami no Minami, released in October 2022.
It took 2nd place in the BokaColle 2022 Autumn rankings, was later featured in a SoftBank smartphone web commercial, and was also included in a rhythm game.
The witty back-and-forth between Seikai and KAF, along with the breathless, ultra–high-speed melody line, are major highlights of the work.
It’s a song I highly recommend when you want to boost your mood!
Youth SicknessNEW!Fuji Kaze
A number by Fujii Kaze that carries a hint of shadow within its exhilarating rhythm.
It captures impulses born of youth and a fleeting intensity—a song that pierces deeply into the listener’s heart.
First unveiled at his inaugural solo show at Nippon Budokan in October 2020, it was released around the same time and is also included on the acclaimed album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.” With its overwhelming aesthetic, including an award-winning music video, it has captivated countless people.
Though the track runs over six minutes, its heart-wrenching depth makes it feel anything but long.
It’s perfect for gathering with close friends and singing while leisurely reflecting on the burning emotions of days gone by.