Karaoke and Band Song Rankings Popular with College Students [2025]

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts8rank/position

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

The anime tie-in song by Creepy Nuts that dropped in January 2024 became both a standout hit of the year and a viral sensation, and it looks set to remain a top staple for college karaoke.

The self-affirming lyrics laid over rap are perfect for blowing off steam.

The beat is catchy too, sure to capture the hearts of young people looking to get hyped.

It’s exploding on TikTok, so any social media–savvy college student should know it.

Sing it at karaoke with friends and the vibe will skyrocket.

It even charted on the Billboard Global 200—an impressive track well worth giving a try.

Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE9rank/position

Da-iCE – “Osaka LOVER” [Lyric] (From “The best covers of DREAMS COME TRUE Doriuta Vol.1” Released on 2017.7.7!!)

It’s a song popular not only among college students but across a wide range of ages.

Many people in their parents’ generation seem to be hooked on it.

It’s an up-tempo track that sings about the loneliness of a long-distance relationship.

It’s perfect for those who became college students and ended up being separated from their partners!

GO!!!FLOW10rank/position

FLOW 'GO!!! ~15th Anniversary ver.~' (Music Video Full Ver. with Commentary)

From the opening line to the very end, this is an up-tempo, high-energy song, making it perfect for when you want to get pumped up.

Because the tempo is extremely fast, it’s a great choice for the beginning of a karaoke session when you still have stamina, or when your throat is in good condition.

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS11rank/position

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks

This song captivates with its upbeat, catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

Centered on themes of self-affirmation and being true to yourself, it carries a positive message.

Released in November 2022, it became a massive hit on TikTok and also drew attention as a character song for the anime “Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Job.” The music video surpassed 32 million views in just two months after its release, drawing visual buzz as well.

This track is perfect for college students who want to liven up a karaoke session.

With uplifting lyrics and an easy-to-remember melody, it’s a song everyone can sing together and enjoy with energy.

A Little Love SongMONGOL80012rank/position

A Little Love Song

While known as a leading force in “youth punk,” the rock band MONGOL800 remained committed to working out of their hometown of Okinawa.

Their signature song, ‘Chiisana Koi no Uta,’ despite never being released as a single, has been featured in numerous tie-ins and is still renowned today as a classic that artists continue to cover.

With its simple melody and driving rock sound, it’s guaranteed to get a crowd going at karaoke.

Since the key is low and the vocal range is narrow, it’s a youth anthem that’s also great for those who aren’t very confident at karaoke.

I want to hug you.Mr.Children13rank/position

Mr.Children “I Want to Hold You” Mr.Children [(an imitation) blood orange] Tour

This is a song by Mr.

Children, one of the male artists known for singing popular, crowd-pleasing tracks.

Many people find Mr.

Children’s songs challenging because they often feature high notes and tricky pitch, but this particular song is one of the more singable ones among their repertoire.

Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE14rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

A song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that celebrates the strength to overcome life’s setbacks.

Its catchy melody is unforgettable after just one listen, and the lyrics make striking use of the phrase “que sera sera.” Released in April 2023, it garnered major attention as a TV drama theme and in commercials.

It became a huge hit, surpassing 200 million streams, and won an Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.

It’s the perfect track to hype up a night out with friends or a karaoke session—sing it together, and it’s sure to resonate with everyone.