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

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog57rank/position

Saucy Dog “Cinderella Boy” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>

This is a poignant song that portrays the pain and inner conflict of love.

Released by Saucy Dog in August 2021, it sharply expresses actions that go against one’s true feelings and the sense of betrayal within a romantic relationship.

Written from a female perspective, the lyrics skillfully depict the protagonist’s complex emotions as she struggles with the gap between ideals and reality.

While pop and melodious, the track carries a bittersweet atmosphere and unfolds with the band’s signature rock sound.

It gained major popularity especially among young people, ranking second in the 2022 annual karaoke charts.

It’s a perfect song for those who want to share the anguish of love, as well as for high school students looking to have fun with friends.

WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE58rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – WanteD! WanteD!

It’s a dance-rock tune that’s often used on the trending video app TikTok.

The vocalist’s high-tone voice really stands out, making it an unforgettable track you’ll want to imitate after just one listen.

It demands considerable skill from the singer, but the sense of accomplishment when you nail it is incredible.

Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET59rank/position

[MV] CUTIE STREET "Isn't it enough to be just cute?"

CUTIE STREET, the idol group that’s all the rage right now.

They’re not just popular with men—many women are fans too—so I think a lot of high schoolers know them.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Is Being Cute Not Enough?”.

Thanks in part to its huge popularity on TikTok, the pre-chorus hook line and the chorus melody are incredibly addictive.

The highest note is a slightly high hi D#, but since it only appears in the final chorus, as long as you set the key with that section in mind, it shouldn’t be difficult to sing overall.

Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI60rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI “Starlight Parade” Music Video

It’s a song that’s well-known from SEKAI NO OWARI’s live shows.

It often appears in karaoke rankings, too.

Thanks to its rhythmic feel, even people who don’t know the song naturally get into it, so sing it energetically with a smile!

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE61rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A coming-of-age song that delivers the importance of embracing your true self on a refreshing melody.

The protagonist portrayed by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE carries a earnest resolve to keep looking forward while battling self-denial.

Gratitude and hope toward someone who accepts their true self gently envelop the listener, together with a melody that resonates in the heart.

Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18-sai-sai,” it was performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.

It’s a track recommended for moments when you want to face yourself with a gentle gaze, or when you want to share your feelings with someone important.

I love youback number62rank/position

back number – I Love You

It’s the sixth digital single by the Japanese rock band back number, released in April 2022.

In addition to being used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Soar High!” (Maiagare!), it also appears to have been selected as the entrance march for the 95th Memorial National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in 2023, making it a perfect recommendation for high school students.

Personally, I’m a bit curious how this relatively gentle, bittersweet song will be arranged as a march.

The melody itself and the way the lyrics ride on it are very straightforward, so I feel it’s relatively easy to aim for a high karaoke score.

There are parts in the chorus where you need to switch to falsetto for the high notes, so if that’s not your strong suit, try lowering the key of the backing track.

If you sing it in the original key, practice so you can switch registers smoothly.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK63rank/position

[HD] ONE OK ROCK – Perfect Sense Dreamer “Mighty Long Fall at Yokohama Stadium” LIVE

It’s a well-known hit by ONE OK ROCK, a rock band that represents Japan and enjoys overwhelming popularity among teens and people in their twenties.

Taka’s high-quality vocals—mixing English—and his high tones might be tough to pull off unless you’re in your student years.

True to the band’s style, the lyrics are about chasing your dreams and never giving up until you grab them, giving you the power to push forward.

It’s a perfect song for high school students brimming with dreams!