Karaoke songs that are easy and fun for high school students to sing

I want to become a ghost.Yuika

I Want to Become a Ghost / “Yuika” [MV]

This is the opening theme song for the TV anime “Wataru-kun’s XX Is on the Verge of Collapse,” which began airing in July 2025.

It’s especially popular among students, and some of my students who like Yuika have been singing it too! When I listened to the song, my impression was that the rhythm in the chorus is tricky.

If you try to sing before memorizing the melody, you might not know where to break phrases or where to breathe.

If you hum along while listening, you can memorize the melody, and once you can hum it lightly, you’ll be able to relax and sing more easily.

The chorus uses the same melody with only slight changes to the lyrics, so once you get past that part, it should be easier to sing.

Also, if breathing is difficult, don’t try to sing everything at 100%; try easing your voice in little by little.

When you hit a spot where you can think, “I can breathe here!” take a deep breath!

Bunny GirlAKASAKI

【AKASAKI】Bunny Girl – Natural（Music Video）

Despite being just 18, singer-songwriter AKASAKI has a firmly established musical style and has gained widespread popularity.

For high school students, being the same generation likely makes them a particularly familiar artist.

AKASAKI’s new song “Bunny Girl” is light and breezy, yet notably keeps the vocal range narrow throughout.

As long as you focus on the rhythm, anyone can make it sound convincing—so give it a try.

mermaidWednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Mermaid”

Wednesday Campanella is a music unit known for its authentic techno sound, comical lyrics, and cute vocals.

They’re a rare type of group that’s highly regarded by both music enthusiasts and the general public.

Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is Mermaid.

While this song features stronger vocal elements than their previous work, the difficulty of the vocal lines is kept relatively low—as is typical for the techno genre.

Try singing with a clear sense of contrast and dynamics; it will help you sound better.

Campus mode!!Hatsuboshi Academy

Hatsuboshi Academy “Campus mode!!” Lyric Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Campus mode!!) Short Size

“Campus mode!!” is a full-group song from Hatsuboshi Academy, a sparkling cheer anthem with “youth” as its theme! The lyrics and tempo are super energetic, making it perfect for teenage girls! Since multiple people sing the track, it might be tricky to perform solo, but if you have friends who like Hatsuboshi Academy, splitting parts and singing together would definitely be a blast! The tempo is a bit fast, and for the A and B sections, try singing as if you’re having an excited conversation—you’ll naturally get a bright tone.

For the chorus, crank the energy even higher and project your voice as if you’re reaching far; it’ll carry better, feel more idol-like, and be even more fun to sing! For the fast lines, it’s fine to enunciate each word clearly.

The earnestness will become a charm of the performance, so try singing as if you’ve become an idol yourself!

MarigoldAimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

It’s Aimyon’s fifth major single, released in August 2018.

Basically, I think it’s a familiar, easy-to-sing melody for anyone, but if there’s one thing to watch out for, it’s that there are a few spots where the breath points don’t align with the breaks in the lyrics, and in the latter half of the chorus there are some slightly rapid, seemingly-ending-yet-not phrases.

It might be a song that requires a bit of prep before singing at karaoke.

Since she herself has a relatively full-bodied voice, you don’t need to worry too much about high notes, but the highest note does surprisingly require a strong, powerful high register, so be mindful of that when you sing.

Alps Vibes@onefive

@onefive “Alps Vibes” Official Music Video

This is a boldly arranged take on the children’s song “Alps Ichiman-jaku”! I’d be happy if there are teens who know the original or the hand game—do you all know it? The A and B sections have no nursery-rhyme elements at all, but from the chorus the hand-clap rhythm of “Alps Ichiman-jaku” is woven in, so watch out for the shift in tempo and vibe! Keep the off-beats in mind and sing with a good groove—that’s the key! The range isn’t too low or too high, so it should be easy to sing without straining your voice.

Since the rhythm and feel change between the chorus’s nursery-rhyme part and the original sections, it might help to learn them almost as separate songs: for the nursery-rhyme part, be energetic and articulate your words clearly; for the original parts, keep the rhythm light and let it flow like natural speech.

wavy or curly hairSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Kusege” Music Video (Theme song for the ABC TV/TV Asahi drama “My Diary”)

Saucy Dog is a rock band that’s gained popularity for their catchy sound.

Among high school students, they’re probably one of the most mainstream bands, right? That said, many people find Saucy Dog songs difficult because they often feature lots of high notes.

That’s why I recommend Kusege.

Unusually for a Saucy Dog track, this song has a relatively narrow vocal range.

The pitch movements are fairly gentle, making pitch control easier.

If you lock in the rhythm, you should be able to aim for a high score at karaoke.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.