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

Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal

It’s such a good song that you wouldn’t even think it’s a play on the phrase “a flower on a high peak,” meaning something out of reach.

This goes for every back number song, but theirs feel like they keep expanding the possibilities of rock and pop endlessly.

The lyrics are all about wishing you could become romantically involved with the girl you like—charging straight ahead with that feeling.

You could practically sing this song instead of confessing your love.

If there’s a girl at the karaoke venue, this is guaranteed to draw 1000% attention!

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aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

It’s one of Aiko’s all-time masterpieces.

It’s bittersweet, sad, and painful—feelings she captures with delicate lyrics and vocals.

It’s also a karaoke staple, and if you sing it well, you’re sure to get a storm of applause and praise from everyone around you! Perfect for showing off your vocal skills.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSIC CLIP YouTube EDIT ver.-

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has become such a massively popular manga that it needs no introduction.

This is the song that was performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen as the anime’s opening theme.

People will have various reactions when they hear it, but above all, I think it simply comes down to one word: cool.

With its up-tempo, intense, and powerful sound, LiSA’s vocals—sung as if being hurled at you—leave a tremendous impact after just one listen.

Don’t hold back—belt it out in your own way with all your might, to match LiSA’s energy!

TOKYO GIRLPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume 「TOKYO GIRL」

It was released in 2017 as Perfume’s 23rd single.

The song was used as the theme for the NTV Wednesday drama “Tokyo Tarareba Musume,” starring Yuriko Yoshitaka, who also appeared in the music video, which became a hot topic.

Together with the drama’s success, it became a popular karaoke choice as a song you can sing and dance to.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

[HD] ONE OK ROCK – Perfect Sense Dreamer “Mighty Long Fall at Yokohama Stadium” LIVE

It’s a well-known hit by ONE OK ROCK, a rock band that represents Japan and enjoys overwhelming popularity among teens and people in their twenties.

Taka’s high-quality vocals—mixing English—and his high tones might be tough to pull off unless you’re in your student years.

True to the band’s style, the lyrics are about chasing your dreams and never giving up until you grab them, giving you the power to push forward.

It’s a perfect song for high school students brimming with dreams!

Follow MeE-Girls

E-Girls / Follow Me ～Short Version～

Follow Me, the signature song by the dance and vocal group E-girls, who unfortunately disbanded in December 2020.

Released in 2012 as their third single, this track was frequently heard in commercials and on TV shows.

It’s a danceable tune that makes you want to start moving as you sing, and it’s sure to be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for karaoke! It’s also a song that listeners can easily join in with call-and-response, making it perfect for getting everyone hyped together.

Futari SaisonKeyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 “Futari Saison”

It was released in 2016 as Keyakizaka46’s third single.

Yurina Hirate served as the center for the song, and the title “Saison” is French for “season.” The lyrics liken living together—cherishing what is precious while time passes—to the changing seasons, making it a perfect song for high schoolers in the midst of their youth.