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Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!

Karaoke shiritori, where you connect the last character of a song you sing to the first character of the next song, and title-only shiritori, where you play using just song titles—both are fun games that use music, aren’t they?

In this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs that start with “chi” so you can use them as a reference for shiritori karaoke and song-title shiritori.

When you think of words that start with “chi,” examples include “chokorēto” (chocolate), “chīsana” (small/little), and “cherī” (cherry).

Seeing these words might bring a few song titles to mind, right?

We’ve selected popular songs across eras, genres, and genders, so if there’s one you think you can sing, definitely give it a try!

Songs with titles starting with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games like shiritori! (451–460)

chocolate insomniaHanekawa Tsubasa (Horie Yui)

On a nerve-wracking, heart-pounding Valentine’s Day, how about mustering some courage by listening to “chocolate insomnia,” sung by Tsubasa Hanekawa, voiced by Yui Horie? This gem was used as the opening theme for the anime Nekomonogatari (White).

Its sweetly wistful melody conveys the bittersweetness of love and the courage to take a step forward.

Let your dreamed-of feelings of love ride on the song and help you share your heart with someone special on Valentine’s Day.

Yui Horie’s gentle voice feels like it speaks the words that get stuck when you’re nervous.

Why not let the moving rhythm of this song carry you into a wonderful day?

Chuo FreewayArai Yumi

Yumi Arai, one of Japan’s most iconic female singer-songwriters, continues to drop great tracks even today.

Beyond her distinctive voice, her unique expressions and world-building are truly breathtaking.

She’s delivered hit after hit, but for people in their 50s, the most popular classic might be Central Freeway, don’t you think? Reflecting the high musical standards of the time, the performance carries an appealing touch of Black music.

And above all, the lyrics and vocal lines are outstanding.

It’s a masterpiece that sweeps you up with a refreshing sense of actually driving on the Chuo Expressway.

A Little Love SongRinu

A Small Love Song / Riinu [cover]
A Little Love SongRinu

Rinu, known for their androgynous singing voice, is the one singing.

It starts with a boutique-like freshness and chic vibe, then from the chorus it surges forward while growing gentler and deeper.

And finally, the dynamics in the bridge: the shifts in tone are irresistible, and from there it bursts forth with power.

It’s a supreme cover in which a single story unfolds within the performance.

ChikotanHourai Taizo Minami Yasuo

Choral Suite “Chikotan” Lyrics by Taizo Horai, Music by Yasuo Minami
ChikotanHourai Taizo Minami Yasuo

Written in Kansai dialect, it tells of a boy’s love for Chikotan, the astonishing idea he hatches to make that love come true, and a tragic ending.

Many listeners were likely shocked by the whirlwind of twists.

It’s a song that brings tears no matter how many times you hear it—a hidden gem that those in the know appreciate, often performed at choir competitions.

Chika-chika Chika Chika ♡Fujiwara Chika (CV: Kohara Konomi)

TV anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” Episode 3 ending sequence ♪ ‘Chikatto Chika Chika♡’
Chika-chika Chika Chika ♡Fujiwara Chika (CV: Kohara Konomi)

If you want to liven up karaoke with a heart-throbbing denpa song, we recommend Chikatto Chika Chika♡.

It was used as an insert song in Season 1 of the anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

The track is soothing thanks to the cute vocals of Chika Fujiwara, performed by voice actress Konomi Kohara.

Its electro sound, which unfolds dramatically, is cool, and the heart-fluttering onomatopoeic phrases are a highlight.

Why not try this anime song packed with the unique charm of denpa music?

Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games! (461–470)

morning moonFujita Maiko

Maiko Fujita “Asatsukiyo” Music Video [English/Chinese/French Subtitles Available]
morning moonFujita Maiko

A song distinguished by a beautiful melody that colors the autumn moon and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

Maiko Fujita’s gentle voice exquisitely captures the bittersweet feeling of looking up at the moon shining in the night sky and thinking of a beloved.

Included on the May 2023 album “Color,” this piece conveys emotional shifts through autumnal imagery—crickets’ chirps, the sounds of late summer—making it feel as if you’re reading a short novel.

It’s perfect for those experiencing the ache of unrequited love, a song you’ll want to listen to quietly at night.

Brimming with Maiko Fujita’s charm, it deserves to be cherished as a new autumn classic.

scatteredyomitan akane

Scatter / Kasane Teto (Chilly)
scatteredyomitan akane

A high-class Kasane Teto track that pulls you in with its speedy, matter-of-fact melodic lines.

It’s a song by multi-creator Vocaloid producer Akane Yomitani, who handles everything from illustration to video, released in June 2023.

The rapid-fire phrasing in the pre-chorus really sticks in your ears.

Teto’s deep, mature vocals are another hallmark, perfectly matching the sonically refined production and the philosophically tinged lyrics and worldview.

If you’re looking for music unlike anything you’ve heard before, be sure to check it out.