Karaoke songs popular among college students

We’ve put together a collection of karaoke songs popular among college students!

From party anthems that get the whole group hyped to moving ballads that are easy to sing solo, this lineup covers a wide range of genres.

At karaoke with friends, you can’t go wrong with high-energy tracks and timeless sing-along classics.

On the other hand, taking your time to belt out iconic hits by your favorite artists or songs with heartfelt lyrics is also one of the best parts of karaoke.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected picks that are perfect for college students.

Use it as a guide so you won’t be stuck choosing songs at your next karaoke session!

Playlist

Karaoke songs popular among college students
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	KanadeSukima Switch		It’s a song that depicts seeing off a lover who is setting out on a journey…
2	cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka		Popular not only among university students but also across a wide range of age groups…
3	SaudadePorno Graffitti		Among all PornoGraffitti songs, one of the most popular…
4	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		It's highly popular among the younger generation and really gets lively with a large crowd...
5	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		A heartrending song that portrays the pain and conflict of love is abou...
6	OverdoseNatori		The singer, who became hugely popular especially among the younger generation...
7	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		A song that’s popular across a wide range of age groups, not just among university students...
8	summer festivalWhiteberry		It’s Whiteberry’s popular cover song!…
9	CHE.R.RYYUI		A song that is popular not only among young people but across a wide range of generations...
10	Dried flowersYuri		Yuri’s ballad, which portrays a heartrending love, …
11	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyong delicately portrays the joys and heartaches of love...
12	rainbow-coloredAyaka		Singing of hopes for the future after overcoming life's hardships…
13	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A song by back number that’s popular among young people...
14	WeeeekNEWS		A song by the popular idol group NEWS. This song...
15	loveGen Hoshino		The main... of the popular drama “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu” (We Married as a Job/‘Running away is shameful but useful’)
16	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The band popular among college students, UNISON SQ…
17	Shut up.Ado		A song that embodies the rebellious spirit of youth is at karaoke...
18	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A catchy melody and cute lyrics are supe...
19	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that likens life to a grand RPG, and a college student...
20	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song that boasts popularity among college students. It’s not a recent track…
21	heavy rotationAKB48		A song that fully expresses the excitement and joy of romance...
22	Curtain Call feat.TakaShota Shimizu		A moving message fused with a powerful singing voice…
23	Monsterstorm		A drama starring Satoshi Ohno of the national idol group Arashi...
24	GO!!!FLOW		An up-tempo high-energy vibe from the opening line to the very end…
25	TOKYO GIRLPerfume		As the theme song for the popular drama “Tokyo Tarareba Musume”…
26	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		Released in 2013, it still has an enormous fan...
27	A-RA-SHIstorm		Debut of Arashi, one of Japan’s leading artists, ...
28	Mannequin in a uniformNogizaka46		A female idol who enjoys overwhelming popularity among both men and women...
29	Real FaceKAT-TUN		This is KAT-TUN’s debut single...
30	R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE		The third-generation J So… who enjoys overwhelming popularity among female college students
31	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		They are one of the male artists who sing popular, crowd-pleasing songs...
32	ChankapanaNEWS		This was the first song they released after becoming a four-member group, and it...
33	From Me to Youflumpool		Also known as the theme song for the film “Kimi ni Todoke”…
34	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		Not only among college students but also across a wide range of age groups, it is a popular...
35	366 daysHY		It’s a mellow romantic ballad. Young people…
36	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		It’s “Hanamizuki,” one of Yo Hitoto’s signature songs. A bit…
37	Voice of the SeaKenta Kiritani		A song that became a hot topic in an au commercial. In the commercial, Ura...
38	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		This song, one of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature tracks, is...
39	MiracleGReeeeN		Among GReeeeN’s songs, it stands as an unshakably popular fa…
40	March 9Remioromen		It’s a famous song by Remioromen that needs no introduction. The sound…
41	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The film Your Name, which became a nationwide sensation...
42	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		The Appeal of the 2024 Smash Hit “Bunny Girl”
43	I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito		A song themed around a class reunion, about the crush I had back in my school days...
44	cherrySpitz		Not too up-tempo, but not as slow as a ballad...
45	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Wearing a school uniform with a regent-style pompadour, and pan...
46	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		The theme song of the anime 'Evangelion'…
47	one-trick ponyGreen Yellow Society		This work by Ryokushaka was released in November 2024…
48	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		As the sister group of the popular idol group Nogizaka46...
49	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A coming-of-age song about embracing your true self
50	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		Vaundy’s powerful anime theme song resonates in the heart
51	EdisonWednesday Campanella		A catchy melody and a lively rhythm leave a strong impression…
52	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		At a karaoke place that has tambourines, maracas, and the like…
53	Tearful KissSouthern All Stars		Even among the many songs by Southern All Stars, it is always…
54	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		It’s one of Shonan no Kaze’s signature songs that became a long-running hit. It…
55	Summer Colorsyuzu		Among all of Yuzu's songs, this is the one that gets the most hype...
56	FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG		A Korean-born A..., who enjoys immense popularity among female college students
57	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		A substitute for SMAP, the group that recently disbanded to much regret...
58	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The band ONE O..., which enjoys immense popularity among young people,
59	Killer TunerSuper Student		An innovative musical work by Cho Gakusei and a Vocaloid producer
60	Otona BlueAtarashii Gakkou no Leaders		In the process of growing into adulthood, each person walks their own path…
61	boyfriendaiko		Singer aiko is popular across a wide range of age groups, but...
62	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		From the hit songs of the popular band Golden Bomber...
63	ultra soulB’z		Both the person singing and the people listening are getting hyped...
64	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		It seems that it was selected as the cheer song for the 92nd Summer National High School Baseball Championship...
65	Vivid ColorsL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		It’s a fast-tempo song, but within L’Arc’s catalog it’s not…
66	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		It's a popular song by Yuzu, a singer beloved across a wide range of generations...
67	Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP)Pikotaro		Pikotaro, who became a global sensation, made his debut…
68	User ManualKana Nishino		The smash hit song by Kana Nishino, who is popular among young women...
69	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		NHK's morning drama series 'Asa ga Kita'...