Recommended for high school students! Fun, crowd-pleasing songs for karaoke

Nagisaimase

【imase】Nagisa（MV）

Singer-songwriter imase, whose track “NIGHT DANCER” recently became a global hit, is still fresh in our memories.

He also made waves by making his major debut just one year after starting his music career.

This song is a refreshing, danceable number inspired by 1980s city pop.

The retro synthesizer tones evoke the arrival of summer and feel so pleasant.

The lyrics feature a strong-willed woman who boldly pushes a romance forward, yet the nuanced shifts in his vocals convey her fragility too, making your heart skip a beat.

Released in May 2023, the track was also used as the theme song for the news program ABEMA Prime, so many listeners may find it familiar.

It’s a stylish song you’ll want to play on your way to school, and it’s included on his first album, Bonsai.

hummingLila Ikuta

Rira Ikuta “Humming” Official Music Video

Although Rira Ikuta is known for her captivating high notes, Humming is, as the title suggests, a song you sing in a relaxed, humming style.

There isn’t much movement up and down in pitch, so I think it’s easy to sing.

Since there’s humming in the intro, I’d love for you to join in.

When you relax and hum, it becomes much easier to stay on pitch, and your vocal cords resonate properly rather than singing from the throat.

The trick is to take in plenty of air through your mouth and let it bounce lightly! One thing to watch out for is that if you end up making sound from your throat, your singing voice will stay throaty.

So, make a surprised expression and let the resonance lightly buzz between your eyebrows.

If you open your mouth just a little, the resonance will more easily travel to the area between your eyebrows.

The key is to keep it light and effortless, without tension.

The higher the notes get, the more breath you need, so it’s important to inhale and exhale for each phrase!

MarigoldAimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Marigold, released by Aimyon in 2018, is a popular song that consistently ranks high on karaoke charts.

Of course it’s a classic, but there’s also an unexpected reason why so many people sing it: it’s easy to duet.

The song is slow-tempo with a narrow vocal range, making it perfect to sing with friends regardless of gender.

Plus, since almost everyone has heard it, it’s easy to get into the groove right away or join in on a duet, which is another reason for its popularity.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It is a story of hope painted with a translucent singing voice and a beautiful melody.

Through rain and sunshine, it expresses the joys and sorrows of life, and its powerful message—drawing strength from nature to keep moving forward—resonates deeply.

With n-buna’s delicate arrangement and suis’s fragile vocals in perfect harmony, the song is a remarkable piece.

Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and was also featured in a web commercial for Suntory’s gin SUI.

It is the perfect song for moments when you want to share the precious feeling of believing in the light ahead while sensing the changing seasons and life’s impermanence.

Team friendsYuki Chiba

Yūki Chiba – Team Tomodachi (Official Music Video)

KOHH is a rapper who could be said to have built Japan’s trap scene.

He’s currently active under the name Yuki Chiba and is gaining worldwide attention.

If you’re a head—even a high schooler—you probably know him.

Among Yuki Chiba’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Team Tomodachi.

This song became a global hit and is crafted as a laid-back, flowy trap track.

For hip-hop, the flow is exceptionally easy to rap along to, so the difficulty is very low.

In terms of hype, it’s top-tier for any gathering of heads, so definitely add it to your repertoire.

More Berry SummerCUTIE STREET

[LIVE Footage] CUTIE STREET “More Berry Summer” 📍Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Hall, Halls 9–11 (2025/7/21)

It’s a song packed with phrases about youth, friendship, and first love, so it really resonates with teenagers and is easy to sing in your own words.

It’s also performed at summer festivals and has lots of live-style callouts, so it should get everyone hyped at karaoke! The melody is catchy, and the vocal range doesn’t go that high.

Up to the chorus, there’s more call-and-response than “singing,” so enjoy it together with everyone, then switch to a “singing” mindset from the chorus to add dynamics and really bring the song to life.

For the high parts, try singing as if you’re sending your voice far away—your voice will come out more easily, so give it a try! And since the groove is key, the best way is to keep the rhythm with your body while you sing.

the worst communitytuki.

tuki. 'The Worst Community' Official Audio

This is a song by tuki.

, an active high school singer-songwriter, released on August 27, 2025.

The lyrics vividly portray the everyday struggles and the physical and mental tightness that teens often face—like packed trains, uniform skirts, social media, and stan culture.

The song has an up-tempo, rock-infused feel, so it seems perfect for karaoke when you want to “shout out your everyday feelings” and get the crowd hyped! The melody is simple, and the chorus repeats the same phrase, so get the people around you to sing along there.

Outside the chorus, there are lots of wordy parts.

Since the pitch sits low, avoid singing from the throat; keep your energy up, raise your eyebrows, and deliver it in a spoken style.

In the final chorus, let the flow carry you and project with momentum—you’ll lock into the rhythm and it’ll feel great to sing!