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

Hide-and-seekYuri

Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

This is a signature song by Yuuri, a singer-songwriter who originally centered his activities around street performances.

During one of his street shows, Hiro from MY FIRST STORY happened to pass by and jumped in to perform.

That encounter sparked a friendship, and Yuuri later appeared at MY FIRST STORY’s live concert as well.

The buzz from that appearance quickly propelled this song to popularity.

Its lyrics about a heartbreaking breakup resonate with many, and the beautiful melody that colors the entire track, along with Yuuri’s expressive vocals that deliver it, are captivating.

It’s a simple ballad, so some people might feel nervous singing it at karaoke, but it’s such a wonderful song that it’s definitely worth a try!

pupilSakurako Ohara

Sakurako Ohara – Hitomi (Music Video Short ver.)

It was released in 2015 as Sakurako Ohara’s second solo single.

Chosen as the support song for the 93rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it expresses Sakurako Ohara’s true-to-life feelings as she took on lyric writing for the first time with this track.

It’s a song we’d love to hear sung by high school students working hard in their clubs.

PerfumeEito

Perfume / Eito (Official Music Video)

Released in April 2019 as Eito’s first digital-only single.

It became a hit because it was frequently featured in “I tried singing” videos on TikTok and the like, so it’s probably already familiar to all of you high school students.

Eito’s charm is his very simple, unadorned voice, so there’s no need to brace yourself thinking you have to “sing it well” for karaoke.

Rather than lowering the karaoke key to make high notes easy, I think it will resonate more with listeners if you sing it in a way that sounds like you’re earnestly reaching for the high notes—even if you can’t hit every one perfectly.

Try singing it without embellishment.

From Me to Youflumpool

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

One of flumpool’s signature songs is Kimi ni Todoke.

Released in 2010 as flumpool’s fifth single, it was newly written as the theme song for the film adaptation of the hugely popular manga of the same title.

It’s a karaoke pick I highly recommend, with a refreshing feel that also captures a bittersweet, heart-fluttering sense of youth.

Since the movie’s story is a high school romance and the lyrics follow that theme, many listeners will likely find their emotions naturally drawn in.

It doesn’t meltMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Tokenai” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu, which had been steadily gaining popularity among music lovers in recent years, has finally broken through as a band that’s widely talked about in the mainstream! Their biggest draw is, of course, the rich songwriting sensibilities of their members who come from music school backgrounds.

Every song is pleasant to the ear and packed with moments that make listeners go “wow,” but this track in particular has a rather flashy development! It’s built around a gorgeous, heart-tugging melody, yet in the second verse it suddenly switches into a funky beat.

And the amazing part is how it all comes together as a single cohesive piece…! It might be hard to sing unless you’ve listened to it enough times to get used to it, but if you take on a challenging song from a buzzworthy band, you’re guaranteed to get the crowd going! It’s a must-try for high schoolers who are quick to pick up on trends.

scale (as of a fish or reptile)Motohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata - Uroko (Scales) - 2011.3.16

If you’re looking for a mellow, soothing karaoke song, how about this one? “Uroko,” one of Motohiro Hata’s signature tracks, was released in 2007 as his second single.

It might be a bit high in key for male singers, but if you can pull it off, it’s an incredibly cool song.

It’s the perfect song to really belt out, and if you practice and perform it, you’re sure to capture everyone’s hearts.

It would also make a wonderful number when sung by a woman, with a different kind of charm.

rainbowMasaki Suda

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

From performances that display passionately intense expressions to those that gently envelop the viewer, you can’t help but wonder just how far Masaki Suda’s talent will continue to grow.

Even the subtle shift toward a more “adult” persona—something even fans might not have noticed—may be uniquely his.

Niji isn’t just a love song; it broadens the scope of caring for someone to include family love and the bond between friends.

Sing it at karaoke and you’ll surely become a better person! The trick is to stay relaxed and sing without forcing it, just like Suda.