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

College students often have plenty of chances to go to karaoke, don’t they?

When friends or club members get together and want songs that really get the energy up at karaoke, upbeat band tracks are the go-to.

So, we picked out band songs from among the karaoke tracks popular with college students and ranked them.

Be sure to check them out.

Playlist

Karaoke and Band Song Rankings Popular with College Students [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A slightly intriguing title back numb…
2	366 daysHY		A classic breakup song with relatable, heartrending lyrics that heal your heart when you sing it through tears at karaoke.
3	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI in 2022...
4	Vivid ColorsL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		It’s a fast-tempo song, but within L’Arc’s catalog it’s not…
5	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The band popular among college students, UNISON SQ…
6	The Zero Sense10-FEET		As a digital single in November 2022...
7	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song that boasts popularity among college students. It’s not a recent track…
8	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Creep, which dropped in January 2024…
9	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		Not only among college students but also across a wide range of age groups, it is a popular...
10	GO!!!FLOW		An up-tempo high-energy vibe from the opening line to the very end…
11	Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS		A light, catchy melody that resonates with listeners…
12	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		While being known as a leading figure of youth punk, …
13	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		They are one of the male artists who sing popular, crowd-pleasing songs...
14	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. ... sings about the strength to overcome life’s setbacks.
15	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A coming-of-age song about embracing your true self
16	Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song is popular.
17	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The band ONE O..., which enjoys immense popularity among young people,
18	mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism		These days, the abbreviation “Higedan” is recognized by a wide range of people…
19	Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS		The delicate nuances of the melody in the movie theme song “Suzume” are captivating.
20	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The film Your Name, which became a nationwide sensation...
21	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that likens life to a grand RPG, and a college student...
22	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A girl group that enjoys overwhelming support from the younger generation...
23	wavy or curly hairSaucy Dog		The rock band that enjoys overwhelming support from young people, …
24	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		A heartrending song that portrays the pain and conflict of love is abou...
25	Heartbreak ~Are you happy now?~Sonar Pocket		The sound that keeps creating songs that resonate with the hearts of the younger generation...
26	I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket		Sonar Pocket, which boasts overwhelming support from women, ...
27	Until the world ends…WANDS		Swept through the J-POP scene in the 1990s...
28	Heroineback number		The wildly popular rock band buck number...
29	From Me to Youflumpool		Also known as the theme song for the film “Kimi ni Todoke”…
30	Tearful KissSouthern All Stars		Even among the many songs by Southern All Stars, it is always…
31	cherrySpitz		Not too up-tempo, but not as slow as a ballad...
32	AlgernonYorushika		Ennui-tinged melodies and profound, message-rich themes...
33	SunYorushika		The music duo Yor—, loved by many young people, ...
34	Please forget it.Yorushika		Yorushika’s masterpiece “Please Forget.” Anni...
35	March 9Remioromen		It’s a famous song by Remioromen that needs no introduction. The sound…
36	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Wearing a school uniform with a regent-style pompadour, and pan...
37	Mela!Green Yellow Society		A powerful yet clear high-tone voice…
38	one-trick ponyGreen Yellow Society		This work by Ryokushaka was released in November 2024…
39	Love SongGO!GO!7188		A fast-paced band sound with a youthful vibe...
40	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		Even decades after its release, this heartbreak son— remains popular...
41	Goodbye, my friendSCANDAL		They have now grown into a girl band that represents Japan...
42	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		At a karaoke place that has tambourines, maracas, and the like…
43	summer festivalWhiteberry		It’s Whiteberry’s popular cover song!…
44	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		When it comes to modern karaoke classics, it has to be...