[University Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]

We’re excited to present the latest top 100 karaoke songs, ranked by number of views from the university student favorites chart, all in one go!

From the newest single hits by artists hugely popular among college-age listeners to timeless karaoke classics, a wide variety of tracks have made the list.

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

[University Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A slightly intriguing title back numb…
2	cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka		Made pop through its cute vocals and worldview…
3	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		A poignant song loved across generations. Listen while understanding the lyrics, and sing it at karaoke.
4	Chu, diversity.ano		Ano-chan's hit song has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
5	SaudadePorno Graffitti		The 1st single, 'Apollo,' was an unexpected hi...
6	366 daysHY		A classic breakup song with relatable, heartrending lyrics that heal your heart when you sing it through tears at karaoke.
7	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI in 2022...
8	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		Before their major debut, they worked with Toshinobu Kubota and Yumi Matsutoya…
9	Dried flowersYuri		Yuri’s ballad, which portrays a heartrending love, …
10	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Creep, which dropped in January 2024…
11	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyong delicately portrays the joys and heartaches of love...
12	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The film Your Name, which became a nationwide sensation...
13	OverdoseNatori		Natori’s “Overdose” is sung in a lower register.
14	EdisonWednesday Campanella		Edison, the masterpiece by Wednesday Campanella
15	rainbow-coloredAyaka		Singing of hopes for the future after overcoming life's hardships…
16	Flower of loveAimyon		Aimyong’s new song is simple and captivating.
17	Beat de TouhiHamaiku		This song, released in November 2022...
18	CHE.R.RYYUI		Even after ending her activities under the name YUI, there are still lingering roots…
19	Someone Like YouAdele		It’s a song that sings about the pain and heartache of a broken heart, but…
20	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A fusion track of pop and rock from South Korea
21	StayRihanna		The feeling of wanting you to be here…
22	The One That Got AwayKaty Perry		If I could do it over, I wouldn’t want to lose you...
23	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		I will absolutely never get back together with you again...
24	FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG		A Korean-born A..., who enjoys immense popularity among female college students
25	idolYOASOBI		A hot topic as the opening theme for the anime “Oshi no Ko”…
26	StrongerKelly Clarkson		A strong woman who overcomes heartbreak, as in the title…
27	Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix		It’s a bold, confident girl’s song sung to her ex-boyfriend. “…
28	Kaikai KitanEVE		A fiercely energetic sound and powerful vo...
29	Shut up.Ado		A song that embodies the rebellious spirit of youth is at karaoke...
30	One Last TimeAriana Grande		Ariana, who is hugely popular in Japan as well, and her signature heartbreak so...
31	NIGHT DANCERimase		A catchy melody and an addictive beat…
32	Love Me Like YouLittle Mix		Even if you have a lot of money and drive a nice car...
33	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		Since their formation, with modernly arranged songs and a consistent...
34	Zankyo SankaAimer		Drawing attention with a smoky, emotional singing voice...
35	loveGen Hoshino		The main... of the popular drama “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu” (We Married as a Job/‘Running away is shameful but useful’)
36	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that likens life to a grand RPG, and a college student...
37	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		The nationally popular female idol group AKB48’s…
38	Stone ColdDemi Lovato		It’s a song where the piano melody resonates with a painful, wistful beauty. The vocals…
39	Broken-Hearted GirlBeyoncé		Please, don’t leave me—just say it straight...
40	KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu		Continuing to create songs that always surpass listeners’ expectations…
41	KanadeSukima Switch		It’s a song that depicts seeing off a lover who is setting out on a journey…
42	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		As the sister group of the popular idol group Nogizaka46...
43	Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side		'Hai, Yorokonde' is the representative hit song of 2024.
44	heavy rotationAKB48		A song that fully expresses the excitement and joy of romance...
45	New Era (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado		Their major-label debut song “Usseewa” caused a social stir…
46	R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE		The third-generation J So… who enjoys overwhelming popularity among female college students
47	Miss Movin’ OnFifth Harmony		After getting over a broken heart, let’s move forward…
48	rainbowMasaki Suda		She’s also been making a big splash as a singer-songwriter…
49	Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP)Pikotaro		Pikotaro, who became a global sensation, made his debut…
50	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Showing musical sensibility from a young age, art w...
51	Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS		A light, catchy melody that resonates with listeners…
52	Voice of the SeaKenta Kiritani		A song that became a hot topic in an au commercial. In the commercial, Ura...
53	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song that boasts popularity among college students. It’s not a recent track…
54	mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism		These days, the abbreviation “Higedan” is recognized by a wide range of people…
55	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The band ONE O..., which enjoys immense popularity among young people,
56	cherrySpitz		Not too up-tempo, but not as slow as a ballad...
57	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		A heartrending song that portrays the pain and conflict of love is abou...
58	I’d rather die.Fujii Kaze		Lyrics that delicately portray emotional ups and downs and are passionate…
59	First LoveHikaru Utada		A heartbreak ballad cherished across generations. Amid the sorrow, a glimmer of hope emerges.
60	GOATNumber_i		Combining a street vibe with pop appeal…
61	Mela!Green Yellow Society		A powerful yet clear high-tone voice…
62	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. ... sings about the strength to overcome life’s setbacks.
63	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		Beautiful melodies and lyrics that resonate with young people are captivating…
64	MiracleGReeeeN		Among GReeeeN’s songs, it stands as an unshakably popular fa…
65	Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS		The delicate nuances of the melody in the movie theme song “Suzume” are captivating.
66	Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Angela Aki		Angela A— has now become a standard song for graduation ceremonies...
67	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		It seems that it was selected as the cheer song for the 92nd Summer National High School Baseball Championship...
68	The Zero Sense10-FEET		As a digital single in November 2022...
69	BREAKOUTSnow Man		This song by Snow Man is energetic…
70	Otona BlueAtarashii Gakkou no Leaders		Signature song of Atarashii Gakko no Leaders
71	User ManualKana Nishino		The girlish-textured lyrics have a certain concreteness...
72	Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen		I won’t cry anymore, and I will get over you…
73	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		It's highly popular among the younger generation and really gets lively with a large crowd...
74	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		They are one of the male artists who sing popular, crowd-pleasing songs...
75	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		While being known as a leading figure of youth punk, …
76	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		It’s one of Shonan no Kaze’s signature songs that became a long-running hit. It…
77	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A catchy melody and cute lyrics are supe...
78	CharlesBalloon		Suda, who is active as a singer-songwriter…
79	ListenBeyoncé		Shaking off my heartbreak, I’m going to go find my own voice…
80	You As You Are (Prod. @thekontrabandz)Centipede & Rhyme Man		A rapper who’s making a big splash in the MC battle scene...
81	BrokenheartedKarmin		Karmin, who are currently inactive, their two...
82	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The band popular among college students, UNISON SQ…
83	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A coming-of-age song about embracing your true self
84	Kissing you as an apologyE-girls		Sung by E-girls, the sister group of EXILE...
85	Until the world ends…WANDS		Swept through the J-POP scene in the 1990s...
86	TOKYO GIRLPerfume		As the theme song for the popular drama “Tokyo Tarareba Musume”…
87	Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song is popular.
88	From Me to Youflumpool		Also known as the theme song for the film “Kimi ni Todoke”…
89	Curtain Call feat.TakaShota Shimizu		A moving message fused with a powerful singing voice…
90	highschool♡loveE-girls		Having grown as a cute dance-vocal group...
91	If there really is a destined person for meKana Nishino		Every girl has thought this at least once...
92	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		It's a popular song by Yuzu, a singer beloved across a wide range of generations...
93	AitaiMiliyah Kato		Summary (20 characters): A poignant breakup song by Miliyah Kato. Singing it at karaoke and shedding tears can help heal a broken heart.
94	SeventeenYOASOBI		YOASOBI's new song 'Seventeen' has a distinctive vibe.
95	Stop this nightJUJU		Beloved across generations for vocals honed in authentic, rootsy jazz.
96	Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~Aimyon		A shocking song where madness and love intersect
97	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Wearing a school uniform with a regent-style pompadour, and pan...
98	Endless StoryYuna Ito		Exceptionally tasteful vocal work and a wonderfully pleasant listening experience...
99	I tried falling in love with you.chay		A cute, girlish sense of artistry...
100	I like you.Little Glee Monster		A new generation through a diverse range of vocal approaches…