[Teens] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars78rank/position

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

“Just The Way You Are” is also known for winning the Grammy Award in 2011.

It’s a song that expresses straightforward love over a soft rock-like sound.

Written from a male perspective, it lists a woman’s body parts one by one and compares them to beautiful things.

Despite such literary expressions, the grammar is simple—a key point.

As a result, it’s likely easy to understand and memorize the lyrics without resistance.

BurnEllie Goulding79rank/position

Ellie Goulding – Burn (Official Video)

This is a cheer song by Ellie Goulding, whose luxurious musicality and catchy yet heavy melodic sense create an overwhelming presence.

With its energetic vibe, it sets a pleasant mood and feels approachable for teenage girls, making it a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu80rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

Kenshi Yonezu is such a national artist that there may be no one in Japan who doesn’t know him now.

The song “Eine Kleine” is a track from his second album “YANKEE,” released in 2014, and it’s a very popular love song.

It’s the kind of number that conveys, almost painfully, the feeling of caring for someone so deeply that you’d rather be the one to get hurt than hurt someone else because of that love—the emotions come crashing in.

Although it’s a song by a male artist, it’s sung from a female perspective, and it’s a piece that women can sing naturally without feeling out of place.

Make you happyNiziU81rank/position

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

A single by the girl idol group NiziU, released in June 2020.

They even performed it at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s an adorable, upbeat song that’s very idol-like, so giving it some fussy analysis here would be pretty pointless.

Don’t worry about whether you’re good at singing or not—just sing it with your friends and have fun! Some people might find the key a bit high, so keep that in mind when you pick it at karaoke.

loveGen Hoshino82rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

A singer-songwriter who continues to broaden his activities with his multifaceted talents in music, acting, and writing—Gen Hoshino’s ninth single.

Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu” (We Married as a Job), its catchy melody and dance performance became a social phenomenon, making it a song that virtually every teenage girl knows.

The leaps in the melody and its fast pace may make it feel difficult, but because it’s catchy and easy to remember, you’ll be able to sing it with practice.

It’s a highly recommended number that everyone can get excited about at karaoke, especially when paired with the dance.

Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side83rank/position

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Singing the latest hits can show you’re on trend, but classic anthems are still essential for getting the crowd going at karaoke.

That’s why we recommend “Hai Yorokonde.” It’s often seen as high and difficult, but that’s only if you try to replicate the falsetto in the chorus; the highest chest note is mid2 F#, which isn’t particularly high.

The song is guaranteed to hype up the room, but since it has many rapid-fire lyrics, make sure you identify your breathing spots in advance.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy84rank/position

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song that reminds you of innocent feelings.

Released by Vaundy in May 2020, it was also used in a Maruha Nichiro commercial.

It’s characterized by a striking chorus phrase and an energetic sound.

It was reportedly produced with live performances in mind, and it’s actually very popular at karaoke as well, taking the top spot in the 2023 annual karaoke rankings.

This piece is perfect for anyone who wants to reclaim dreams and hopes they had almost forgotten.

If you’re a high school student, it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when you go to karaoke with friends.