[Middle School Students] Karaoke Popularity Ranking by Generation [2025]

IcarusMotohiro Hata36rank/position

Motohiro Hata “Icarus” Music Video - Film ‘Icarus: The One-Winged Town’ Ten Years and Eternity ver.-

Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata has been active since the 2000s.

It’s truly remarkable that he has continued to thrive at the forefront for so many years with a musical style that resonates with young people.

I think many middle schoolers are fans of his as well.

Among Hata’s songs, the one that’s particularly easy to score high with at karaoke is Icarus.

Partly because it has a story-like feel, the overall vocal line is arranged to hold back on sheer power.

In other words, it’s a song that showcases the lyrics, so the melody isn’t very difficult.

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars37rank/position

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars, a genius who effortlessly commands pop and R&B.

This is one of his signature songs and a hugely popular choice for wedding background music.

Its charm lies, above all, in the lyrics that unabashedly and straightforwardly lavish praise on the one you love.

Just listening to it makes you feel happy.

Released in July 2010 as his solo debut single and included on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, this track also won at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

With piano at its core and an easy-to-remember melody, it’s very approachable to try.

If you sing it when expressing your feelings to someone special, it’s sure to be a hit!

Let It GoIdina Menzel38rank/position

Idina Menzel – Let It Go (from Frozen) (Official Video)

This is a song from the film Frozen, which was a huge hit worldwide.

It’s sung by Idina Menzel, a Broadway star and Tony Award–winning actress, famous for playing Elsa in the American version.

The song is truly an anthem of self-liberation, boldly declaring the resolve to break free from what’s been holding you back and live as your true self.

Her powerful vocals alone are enough to stir your heart and make you itch to sing along! This classic, which won Best Original Song at the 86th Academy Awards, is perfect for karaoke.

If you let your emotions explode and sing it with all your heart—as if blowing away all your worries—you’ll feel absolutely amazing.

Favorite SongToosii39rank/position

Toosii – Favorite Song (Official Video)

Toosii is an American rapper who is also active as a singer.

His signature track “Favorite Song” went viral on TikTok and gained worldwide recognition.

Many middle schoolers may be familiar with this track, too.

The song’s appeal lies in its lyrics, which emphasize the message that it’s okay to be yourself with the person you like.

For sensitive student couples, there’s a lot they can relate to.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI40rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s fourth major-label single, released in May 2013.

The vocalist, Fukase, has a boyish, slightly high-pitched voice, so this might be a perfect choice for junior high school students aiming for high scores.

At the beginning of the song, the original recording uses a deliberately strong pitch-correction effect for a very processed sound, but don’t worry about that—just sing it normally.

If you’re not aiming for a high score, trying to imitate that effect could be fun too (lol)! There’s a slightly high note at the end of the chorus, and if possible, singing it in a resonant chest voice without switching to falsetto will make it sound even better.

HabitSEKAI NO OWARI41rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI「Habit」

A song with a mysterious vibe and a catchy melody delivers a message that confronts people’s preconceived notions and habits.

With simple, memorable phrases and an addictive sound, it’s sure to get everyone excited at school events or karaoke.

Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in June 2022, this track is the theme song for the film “HOLiC xxxHOLiC.” The work won the 64th Japan Record Award in the same year and was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

A highlight is the unique dance performance by the members dressed as a teacher and a janitor.

Even those who tend to get nervous at karaoke can sing this one with confidence thanks to its relaxed tempo and a melody line that doesn’t require too wide a vocal range.

Spot the differenceMasaki Suda42rank/position

Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

This is actor-singer Masaki Suda’s first digital single, released in May 2019.

When it comes to songs by actors, people often think of them as a side gig to acting, but that’s not the case with Masaki Suda! His vocal ability rivals that of full-time singers, and he delivers this somewhat mellow track with complete expressiveness.

The way he switches between falsetto and high chest voice in the chorus is downright goosebump-inducing.

That’s why finally nailing this song feels incredibly rewarding—so if you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a try.

To achieve gentle high tones like Suda’s, you might need formal vocal training, though.

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