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”
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- 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!] (41–50)
When you're by my sideTomomi Kahala
Tomomi Kahala’s 29th single.
With Satoshi Takebe as sound producer, this love ballad features a grand arrangement woven from piano and strings that tugs at the heart.
The lyrics—into which Kahala layered her own life experiences and recorded while holding back tears—convey straightforward gratitude and affection for the person by her side.
Released in May 2016, the song was used as the Japanese theme for the film “A Chinese Odyssey Part Three” (Japanese title: Kounenki-teki na Kanojo), marking her first movie tie-in in 13 years.
It’s a heartwarming number, combining gentleness and strength, that helps you feel the immense presence of a cherished partner when you want to reaffirm your feelings or express thanks.
Lesson IRyo Kagawa
Ryo Kagawa, a singer-songwriter indispensable to any discussion of Japan’s folk scene, was born in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.
While rooted in pure folk, his music was distinguished by the incorporation of folk rock and West Coast-inspired sounds.
An impromptu appearance at the 1970 Nakatsugawa Folk Jamboree led to his debut the following year with the classic album “Kyōkun” (Lessons).
The oft-told anecdote that Takuro Yoshida once said he was “jealous of the songs Ryo Kagawa wrote” speaks to Kagawa’s extraordinary talent.
Unmoved by commercial success, he stayed true to his path as a traveling troubadour.
His way of life—and music—brims with a charm that deserves to be heard by listeners who believe in the power of words and want to immerse themselves deeply in the world of song.
The night I spent with youTokoyami Towa × Shishiro Botan
A song performed by VTubers Tokoyami Towa and Shishiro Botan.
This piece was created as an original song for the manga “Hain Inugami” and is set to be released in September 2025.
The lyrics and composition are by Manaka Tokyo.
The lyrics strikingly capture the atmosphere of the night when the two protagonists first met and the precious bond of having each other’s backs.
You can’t help but be moved by the two as they vow to keep singing the memories they share, even if they turn to ash.
It’s an emotional ballad where the strength to face fate coexists with fragility.
KICK BACK (Frost Children Remix)Kenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who continues to expand the musical possibilities of the J-POP scene.
His track “KICK BACK,” which held the No.
1 spot on Billboard JAPAN’s anime chart for 21 consecutive weeks, has been remixed by New York artists Frost Children.
Released in September 2025 to commemorate the streaming of the TV anime Chainsaw Man: Compilation, this version reconstructs the original’s hysteric impulse with even sharper electronic sound.
Let yourself be swept away by this wave of sound.
Getting hurt is what youth is about.STU48
This work vividly depicts the struggles of youth, shining precisely because it is unfinished.
It’s the 12th single released by the idol group STU48 in August 2025.
Embracing the idea that getting hurt is okay and growing stronger from it, the song delivers its theme with a refreshing, transparent sound.
It teaches us that even the anguish of struggling is part of youth’s sparkle, and shows how precious that is.
It’s a track that will support anyone who’s facing a challenge and wrestling with doubt.
Candy RacerKyary Pamyu Pamyu
This is a perfect track for Halloween night by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, beloved for her original, whimsical world.
Produced by Yasutaka Nakata, its glittering, fast-paced electropop sound is striking.
The lyrics evoke racing through a magical world wrapped in sweet fragrances, beautifully mirroring the extraordinary excitement of Halloween.
There’s a fleeting quality, as if it might vanish if you chase it, that tugs at your heart.
This song is the title track of Candy Racer, the album released in October 2021 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut.
Sing it at karaoke to create a mysterious yet cute night.
Why not pick it as a song to hype up a Halloween karaoke session with friends?
Your eyes are 10,000 voltsTakao Horiuchi
This is a solo single by Takao Horiuchi, a former member of Alice, a popular New Music group from the Showa era, released in August 1978.
It was used as the fall campaign song for Shiseido cosmetics that same year and became a massive hit, selling over 900,000 copies.
Since it was frequently played in commercials at the time, many of you may find it familiar.
The song portrays a vivid, passionate love—being instantly captivated by someone encountered on a street scented with fragrant orange osmanthus.
Its romantic worldview is enchanting, describing the shock of the sparkle in their eyes and likening them to the last angel to have descended to earth.
With a simple, catchy vocal melody, it’s easy to sing along to—so please enjoy belting out the chorus together with everyone.