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!] (141–150)
C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. (feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITO)ONE OK ROCK
Introducing a track packed with ONE OK ROCK’s latest musical challenge that truly shakes the soul—a number that will stir the hearts of all who listen.
This piece brilliantly fuses rock, metalcore, and hip-hop, and its collaboration with Paledusk and CHICO CARLITO creates an unpredictable thrill and depth.
The lyrics express inner conflict and defiance against reality through the keyword “curiosity,” delivering a powerful message to listeners.
Featured on the album “DETOX,” released in April 2025, it’s perfect for those moments when you want to blow off steam or shout your heart out.
Split the parts with your friends at karaoke and belt it out—there’s no better way to relieve stress!
Scarred heroTUBE
Isn’t it a truly soul-stirring fight song, celebrating an indomitable spirit that keeps getting back up, caked in mud yet never giving in? No matter what hardships arise, the protagonist’s burning passion to keep chasing their dream rides on TUBE’s signature straightforward, passionate rock sound, striking listeners right in the heart.
The track was included on TUBE’s album “Owaranai Natsu ni,” released in June 1994, and that same year served as the opening theme for ABC/TV Asahi’s “Nettō Kōshien,” firing up countless high school baseball fans.
The fact that it took first place in a fan vote for the 2008 live best CD also speaks to its enduring popularity.
It’s sure to inspire not only the players chasing white baseballs under the summer Koshien sun, but anyone single-mindedly striving toward a goal.
It might be the perfect song for those moments when you want to send a heartfelt, fiery cheer.
You are 1000%.1986 Omega Tribe
As BGM to color a summer drive, ‘80s city pop is an unmissable choice.
The debut single released in May 1986 by 1986 Omega Tribe is a quintessential masterpiece, its urbane, sophisticated soundscape blending exquisitely with the sweet, wistful vocals of Japanese-Brazilian singer Carlos Toshiki to set listeners’ hearts aflutter.
As the title suggests, it conveys a passionate, unwavering devotion that can’t be captured by percentages, resonating in your chest alongside shimmering synthesizers.
The track is also included on their debut album of the same year, Navigator, and was beloved as the theme song for the NTV drama “Shin: Netchū Jidai Sengen.” It’s a perfect match for cruising along the coast with the sea breeze on your face, or for a romantic twilight drive.
Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori too!] (151–160)
Catch The WaveDef Tech
This track captivates with Shen’s soothing, expansive vocals and Micro’s rhythmic flow, as comfortable as waves breaking on the shore.
Just hearing its refreshing, Hawaii-tinged sound will make your heart feel lighter.
Released in April 2006, it’s the title track of Def Tech’s classic album “Catch The Wave,” which also drew major attention as the theme song for the film “Catch a Wave.” Despite being an indie release, the album became a million seller and dominated the music scene at the time.
It’s a warm work that gently gives you a push when you’re about to take on a challenge.
Summer with YouKetsumeishi
It’s a Ketsumeishi track whose sweet, bittersweet melody brings back memories of a summer romance gone by.
Built on a hip-hop foundation with a gentle tone, it paints scenes of an adult summer.
Time spent by the seaside and memories with a former lover are delicately woven in, stirring a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness in the listener.
It was included on the single “Like a Palm Tree / Color Variation / Summer With You,” released in August 2016, and was used as the image song for “KitKat Chocolatory.” It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to alone, slowly, at summer’s end.
Goldfish scoopingYo Hitoto
Inspired by that familiar game from summer night stalls, this classic by Yo Hitoto beautifully captures the passing of the seasons, fleeting feelings of love, and a touch of melancholy nostalgia.
Beginning with a quiet piano melody that gradually shifts into a seductive R&B vibe, the sound seems to mirror the loneliness that follows a summer festival.
The choice of words and rhythmic flow evoke scenes like lights shimmering on the water’s surface.
Released in July 2003 as Hitoto’s third single, the song reached No.
13 on the Oricon weekly chart.
That same month, a special live show for purchasers, “Sarasaraiya,” was held at Tokyo Kinema Club—an unforgettable memory for fans.
It’s also included on the album “Hitotoso.” This is a song you’ll want to hear at summer’s end, when you’re in the mood to savor a touch of bittersweet afterglow or the quiet that settles in after lively days.
Forbidden LoveRyoko Moriyama
It’s a masterpiece that captures a woman’s bittersweet yet passionate feelings—drawn to a beautiful melody that sinks into the heart, and a love that blazes even while knowing it’s forbidden.
Released by Ryoko Moriyama in March 1969, the song became a major hit, topping the Oricon charts for eight consecutive weeks.
That same year, it earned her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it’s a piece that has left a lasting impression on many.
When singing it at karaoke, why not fully embody the protagonist depicted in the lyrics and perform it dramatically? It will surely spark nostalgic conversations among those of the same generation, and its beautiful melody will linger in everyone’s hearts across generations.