[High School Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]

PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism8rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – Pretender [Official Video]

This is the second single by the Japanese piano pop band Official HIGE DANDism, released in May 2019.

It was also selected as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP: The Movie.” It’s a very characteristic track of theirs, with a refreshing, easy-to-listen vibe.

Many people may find the original key too high for karaoke, so please be mindful when setting the key.

If you’re confident with high notes, this is a great song to show off your voice.

Singing with as bright a tone as possible and a light, breezy delivery will help it sound great.

Also, be careful not to let the rhythm or groove feel heavy.

Racing into the NightYOASOBI9rank/position

YOASOBI “Racing into the Night” Official Music Video

This is the first digital-only single by the Japanese music duo YOASOBI, released in December 2019.

It was written and composed based on Maiya Hoshino’s short story “The Temptation of Thanatos,” which was posted on the novel-sharing site monogatary.

com.

The track features an upbeat, pleasant dance rhythm.

In the original recording, the pitch and timing are likely edited with considerable precision, so recreating that in live karaoke singing might be a bit challenging.

Don’t worry too much about that—just enjoy singing it! Of course, trying to mimic those details live could be fun too.

Only for you, clear skiesYorushika10rank/position

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

This is one of Yorushika’s signature songs, released in 2018.

It’s a bittersweet pop track themed around summer, youth, love, and parting.

The overall vocal range is relatively narrow at D4–D#5, so it’s highly recommended for singers who find higher notes easier than lower ones.

In the verses (A and B sections), it’s more spoken than sung, and the spacing between phrases is a key point.

The solid band arrangement makes it easy to lock into the groove, so you’ll likely feel your energy rise in the chorus.

Listen closely to the drums and be careful not to rush the tempo.

In the last chorus, the key changes and the pitch goes even higher, so try to sing with extra drive and momentum.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS11rank/position

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

This RADWIMPS song sings of a love that transcends time and space.

It became a massive hit as the theme song for the animated film “Your Name.” Released in August 2016, the track features a driving melody and lyrics that truly resonate.

The chorus is especially easy to remember, and belting it out with power is sure to move hearts.

There are multiple versions, including a “movie ver.” produced as part of the film’s score and an “original ver.” included on RADWIMPS’ album “Ningen Kaika” (Human Bloom).

It’s a perfect pick for high school guys looking to fire up the room at karaoke—and a great choice for a karaoke date with your favorite girl.

Christmas songback number12rank/position

back number – “Christmas Song” Music Video

Just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean everyone feels happy.

If you’ve “recently had your heart broken and are feeling down,” this might hit especially hard when you sing it.

It’s a song by the rock band back number—also known for “Happy End” and “Takane no Hanako-san”—released in 2015 as their 14th single.

Perhaps thanks to the down-to-earth sound and vocals, the message in the lyrics feels like it slips straight into your heart.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallAimyon13rank/position

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

While inheriting the sound that could be called the golden age of Heisei-era J-POP, Aimyon continues to release songs with a timeless, universal appeal.

“Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa” was released in 2021 as the theme song for “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai,” and it’s a masterpiece brimming with Aimyon’s signature style—comforting yet somehow bittersweet, with melodies and lyrics that resonate deeply.

Overall, although the pitch sits relatively high, the range is narrow and the melodic leaps are modest, so those with lower voices should be able to sing it well by adjusting the key.

For the chorus’s falsetto lines, try to project from your diaphragm to avoid your voice breaking.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE14rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A song that delicately captures the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth has arrived from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

With refreshing guitar sounds and a crystalline vocal performance, this piece expresses the transience and beauty of life, gently embracing the feelings of young people who seek stability yet strive to move forward.

Chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

This marks the first-ever back-to-back Grand Prize win by a band in the award’s history.

Embracing past pains and failures and transforming them into strength for the future, this work offers the courage to take the next step—and will gently nudge you forward as you embark on a new beginning.