When you want to hype it up with your peers! Karaoke songs recommended for Gen Z
What kind of songs do you usually pick when you go to karaoke with someone?
In recent years, thanks in part to subscription services, it’s said we’re in the midst of a revival boom, and it’s become easy to enjoy a vast number of songs regardless of generation.
Of course, with new tracks constantly being released, you might find yourself unsure what to sing at karaoke.
So this time, we’re focusing on songs released roughly between 2011 and 2024—the years when Gen Z likely spent their youth—and introducing tracks that are guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke!
From songs everyone can sing along to, to tracks that sparked iconic dance moves, we’ve curated a wide selection.
Be sure to check them out!
When you want to get hyped with your peers! Karaoke songs recommended for Gen Z (1–10)
Is being cute not enough?NEW!CUTIE STREET
Released as a debut single in September 2024, this track became a viral hit with over 100,000 posts on TikTok and reached No.
1 on Billboard JAPAN’s TikTok Weekly Top 20.
The song stands out for its positive message that reinterprets “cute” as a source of self-affirmation, and the protagonist’s frantic yet uplifting morning routine leaves a strong impression.
With its charming sound and addictive melody, it’s guaranteed to be a karaoke crowd-pleaser.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want a boost of confidence or want to sing along and have fun with friends.
Sounds goodNEW!M!LK
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, M!LK released a track in February 2025 ahead of the album—a positive, message-driven song created as the lead track for the album “M!Ⅹ.” Embracing the theme of “cherishing your true self,” the song carries a warm affirmation that you’re wonderful just the way you are, and its lyrics about bonds with friends—“We’ll always be on your side”—truly resonate.
With a pop, catchy melody and energetic rhythm, it’s guaranteed to be a hit at karaoke.
The fusion of J-POP and EDM, infused with danceable elements, sticks in your head after just one listen.
On TikTok, the “#IijanChallenge” is also underway, and the choreography is easy to learn—so singing and dancing along with friends will make it even more fun!
mixed nutsNEW!Official HIGE DANDism
This song, which portrays a false family woven by people with secrets and the genuine bonds born within it, was released digitally in April 2022 as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
The opening, where a noisy guitar intertwines with a jazzy bass, instantly draws listeners into the world of the track.
Because the melody line features dramatic pitch shifts, some prior practice is essential to nail it at karaoke—but that makes the sense of accomplishment all the greater when you do.
The thrilling development created by the exhilarating sound and intricate melody is sure to crank up everyone’s excitement at karaoke.
It’s a rock tune recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone eager to take on a high-level challenge.
Chu, diversity.NEW!Um
After leaving You’ll Melt More!, Ano began working as a solo artist.
The digital-only single released from TOY’S FACTORY in November 2022 was written as the ending theme for episode 7 of the TV anime Chainsaw Man.
Over a technically intricate band sound by Shuichi Manabe, formerly of Soutaiseiriron, Ano’s sweet yet venom-tinged vocals intertwine to create a catchy pop tune.
The lyrics—blending Japanese, Chinese, and English—sublimate a precarious mix of love and dependency into pop.
Sing it with the dance that blew up on TikTok, and it’s guaranteed to light up any karaoke session.
Yes, with pleasure.NEW!Kent on this side
Released in 2024, this song became a social phenomenon: the “Giri-Giri Dance” went viral on social media, and it even broke into the top 20 on the Billboard Japan charts.
Kocchino Kento’s sensibility shines through in lyrics born from his own struggles with mental health—spoken head-on yet wrapped in just the right touch of humor and a pop sound that keeps things from getting too dark.
The message embedded in the lyrics—“If you feel at your limit, it’s okay to ask for help”—feels like an anthem for all of us living in the present day.
For karaoke, there are a few slightly fast-paced parts, but with a bit of practice you’ll get the hang of it quickly, and since it’s a song everyone knows, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.
If you sing it while copying the dance with your friends, it’s even more fun!
Blue HabitatNEW!Tatsuya Kitani
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, also known as a Vocaloid producer and bassist.
Selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, this track was released in July 2023 as the title song of his third EP.
Its lyrics poignantly capture the bittersweet shift in a once carefree friendship, while celebrating the lingering glow of youth that stays in the heart.
The piercing high-tone vocals and driving ensemble make it perfect not only for anime-loving kids, but also for anyone confident in their karaoke chops.
A must-hear rock tune that received a Special Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy, who showed musical sensibility from a young age and also creates his own artwork.
Selected as the CM song for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series “For Us” commercial, this track was released in advance from his first album, “strobo,” and became a hit.
Released in May 2020, the song features a fast-paced melody and lyrics that evoke the bittersweetness of youth.
It’s a pop tune that Gen Z listeners can relate to, singing about parting with friends and the anxieties of growing up.