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

Hide-and-seekYuri43rank/position

Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

Contrary to what you might expect, Kakurenbo actually has a fairly narrow vocal range; it’s sung gently between E3 and F#4.

It’s popular across generations, and many of my students chose to sing it! Since it’s a song where it’s easy to add dynamics, it should be relatively straightforward to pick up extra points for expressiveness.

In the A verse, keep the volume restrained and gentle; in the B verse, some higher notes appear, so focus on the rhythm and make sure to hit the pitch bar accurately.

The C section in the latter half is where the most emotion comes through, so it’s okay to sing with more volume than you think.

A surprisingly tricky part is the quiet section of the final chorus.

After the big build-up in the C section, the chorus enters with restrained emotion, so if you reset your feelings right before the chorus and create a clear break, you’ll be able to sing more calmly and stay on pitch more easily.

silentSEKAI NO OWARI44rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI「silent」

A Christmas song that portrays a bittersweet longing echoing through a quiet snowy night.

Released in December 2020, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka.” In a soundless world where pure white snow falls, the feelings of thinking about someone precious are beautifully expressed.

Moments of facing oneself in silence and scenes of recalling a lost love resonate deeply.

The song has captivated many listeners, surpassing 100 million streams.

It’s the perfect track for a Christmas night when you can’t be with someone important and feel lonely.

Try singing it at karaoke and let your feelings be heard.

Just-Woken Palm Tree (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi45rank/position

Yukopi – Palm Tree Right After Waking Up (feat. Kaai Yuki)

The artist Yukopi, who gained nationwide popularity with “Kyōfū All Back,” is back with another hit: “Neoki Yashinoki (feat.

Kaai Yuki).” If you’re a high school student, you’ve probably heard it at least once.

Like the previous work, this song is crafted with a comedic touch, and the vocal lines are kept simple overall.

Even if you can’t hit high notes, you can sing it without any trouble—so give it a try.

It’s sure to get everyone hyped at karaoke!

Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata46rank/position

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

One of Motohiro Hata’s signature songs, “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower).

Released as a single in 2014, it served as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” and is a track loved by people of all ages.

It’s a moving ballad and a popular friendship song—one that will likely captivate everyone if you sing it at karaoke.

Hata’s songs can be quite difficult and you may find some notes hard to reach, but lowering the key a bit makes it feel just right and makes the chorus easier to sing.

We againSG47rank/position

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.

silhouetteKANA-BOON48rank/position

KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

“Silhouette” is a song by KANA-BOON and their fifth major-label single, released on November 26, 2014.

I don’t think you need exceptionally high vocal skills to sing KANA-BOON’s songs, but for many people the sticking point might be their distinctive, slightly high-pitched vocal tone.

As long as you can handle that, the melody itself isn’t particularly difficult, so I think it’s a selection that should be easy for almost anyone to sing.

If you sing it in the original key, pay attention to the high notes—especially the transitions between chest voice and falsetto.

Listen closely to the original, study where and how different vocal techniques are used, and then try singing it.

If you’re not confident, you should be fine lowering the key!

RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE49rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Romanticism

This track, themed around human emotions and love, was included in Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s single “Romanticism,” released in October 2019.

It carries a positive message about moving on from heartbreak.

Written specifically for Shiseido’s Sea Breeze commercial, the song is notable for its chorus where the drums shift into a country-style beat.

The music video, set on the streets, also drew attention.

It’s a great pick when you want to liven up a karaoke session.

With its upbeat tempo and pleasant rhythm, the chorus in particular features a stirring melody.

If everyone joins in with call-and-response shouts while singing, it’s sure to get even more exciting.