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

OverdoseNatori22rank/position

Natori – Overdose

Overdose, Nat(s)ori’s signature song with an impressive languid vibe.

The piece maintains a downer mood throughout, so the high parts are intentionally kept restrained.

Falsetto does appear, but it’s not used because the notes are high; it’s a deliberate stylistic choice.

So if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, singing those parts in chest voice is totally fine.

Whispery vocals sound cool on this track, but overdoing it can come off as narcissistic, so keep that in mind when you sing (lol).

KanadeSukima Switch23rank/position

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

A signature, hugely popular ballad by Sukima Switch.

Released in June 2004, this song has been featured widely in the media, including as an insert song for the film “Rough” and as the theme for the third night of the drama series “Sotsu Uta.” Centered on themes of parting, growth, and bonds, it gently sings of feelings for a lover far away.

It’s a tender ballad that you can sing with heart, and its broad popularity makes it especially approachable to perform.

Highly recommended for those who’ve experienced a breakup with someone they love or who want to convey their feelings to someone important.

Dried flowersYuri24rank/position

Yuuri – Dry Flower / THE FIRST TAKE

Released in 2020, Yuuri’s “Dry Flower” spread mainly through social media and became a long-running hit.

The song is a breakup ballad told from a woman’s perspective, and many listeners have probably shed tears because of it.

Yuuri’s vocals heighten the sense of heartbreak and really tug at your heartstrings.

It might be a bit challenging to sing perfectly at karaoke, but try adjusting the key and give it a go.

Since it’s from a woman’s point of view, it’s great for women to sing as well.

It’s a song that everyone will naturally find themselves humming.

Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani25rank/position

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

A refreshing yet heartrending song themed around farewells in youth.

Released in July 2023, it was selected as the opening theme for a popular anime.

Incorporating motifs like a school chime, it evokes the everyday life of students.

Its nostalgic atmosphere and lyrics that portray complex emotions—love, friendship, regret, and inner conflict—will resonate with adults who feel a fond longing for their school days.

The song received high acclaim, ranking No.

2 on several Billboard JAPAN weekly charts.

For high school students, it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when sung at karaoke.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA26rank/position

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

It features a powerful rock sound and LiSA’s clear, crystalline vocals.

The lyrics portray the courage to face hardship and find hope amid battle, filled with a positive message that even elementary school students can relate to.

With a simple, easy-to-remember melody line and lyrics that express emotion straightforwardly, it’s beloved as a karaoke staple.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba from April 2019, it was also performed spectacularly at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2020.

Its singable vocal range and simple melody make it perfect for music classes and school events.

It’s also recommended for when you want to get excited with friends at karaoke or sing together with everyone.

Teenager ForeverKing Gnu27rank/position

King Gnu – Teenager Forever

A song that eternally engraves the sparkle of youth in our hearts was released in January 2020.

Included on the album “CEREMONY,” this track was also featured in a commercial for Sony’s wireless headphones/Walkman.

The song celebrates the small joys of everyday life, the pursuit of dreams, and the importance of embracing your true, natural beauty.

It portrays the feelings of struggling with the gap between ideals and reality, while wishing to draw closer to the person you once dreamed of becoming.

The music video, which offers a glimpse into the private lives of each King Gnu member, also generated buzz.

Be sure to belt it out with power at karaoke with friends or a significant other.

SignalWANIMA28rank/position

WANIMA “Signal” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A track from Japanese rock band WANIMA’s major-label debut album, released in January 2018.

The song is sung in a seemingly vein-popping high register from start to finish, so if you try to sing it as-is at karaoke, there will probably be frequent spectacular wipeouts (lol).

Musically, the melody itself isn’t that hard to sing, so as long as you’re careful with the key setting, even those who aren’t confident singers shouldn’t struggle too much.

Focus on maintaining a sense of speed from beginning to end and power through the whole song!