[Viral on TikTok and YouTube!] Karaoke Songs Recommended for High School Students

MyraTani Yuuki

Myra – Tani Yuuki (full ver.)

The singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki became a hot topic after a video of this song he uploaded to TikTok went viral.

Many of you may already know that he originally performed as a member of WHITE BOX, a vocal group active online.

Since many high school students check TikTok daily, I imagine a lot of you are familiar with this song.

The chorus melody is so powerful it draws you in instantly, and I think it’s not only great to listen to but also feels wonderful to sing.

I can’t be rightI wish it could stay midnight forever.

ZUTOMAYO - “Can’t Be Right” Music Video (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.)

High school is right in the thick of youth, isn’t it? It’s also a time when you meet lots of people—family, friends, romantic partners—and experience many new things.

A song I want to sing at karaoke during such a sensitive time is Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni’s “Tadashiku Narenai” (I Can’t Be Right).

It sings about a philosophical question—what are we, who met carrying both righteousness and falsehood?—so each of us can find our own answer in the song.

At karaoke, if things start to drag and people are getting a bit bored, singing this might just catch everyone’s attention.

Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES

Noragami ARAGOTO OP theme THE ORAL CIGARETTES “Kyouran Hey Kids!!” Music Video

It’s a hit song by the rapidly rising band THE ORAL CIGARETTES.

The vocalist’s distinctive voice sticks in your head after just one listen, making it a cool rock tune you’ll want to imitate at karaoke.

Many people know it as a tie-in song for the anime Noragami ARAGOTO, so it really gets the crowd going.

MessageSonoko Inoue

Sonoko Inoue – Message

Singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue, who is especially popular among young women.

Her signature song “Message” has also become a karaoke favorite.

Many people relate to the lyrics that portray a tender first love, and it’s often sung on dates with someone they like or solo at karaoke to blow off steam.

Be sure to give it a try when you fall in love.

Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE (feat. Sonoko Inoue)

Pointillism Song / Mrs. GREEN APPLE (feat. Sonoko Inoue) full covered by Osamu × Harucha

If you’re looking for a duet, this song is highly recommended! It’s a standout ballad born from a collaboration between two acts especially popular with younger listeners: the hit band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, known for their wide range from breezy guitar rock to boldly electronic sounds, and singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue.

Both Motoki Omori and Sonoko Inoue have exceptional vocal skills, and their harmonies are simply stunning.

That said, many male singers may find Omori’s parts particularly high, so it might work best as a duet sung by two women.

PicnicRADWIMPS

Toilet no Pietà Trailer

It was released in 2015 as RADWIMPS’s 17th single.

The song was written at the request of Daishi Matsunaga, the director of the film Pietà in the Toilet, which stars vocalist and guitarist Yojiro Noda, and it was used as the movie’s theme song.

The band enjoys immense popularity among high school students.

LemonKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Lemon

In recent years, Kenshi Yonezu has truly become a national artist, beloved across generations.

His popularity is evident not only from his own songs but also from the tracks he’s written for artists like Masaki Suda and Arashi.

Among his works, this song in particular is cherished as a timeless classic.

It consistently ranks near the top of karaoke charts, and many people can sing it without even looking at the lyrics! That said, the song’s rhythm is unique and can be tricky if you’re not used to it, so be sure to listen closely and get familiar with it before showing it off at karaoke!