[Teens] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]

365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB4857rank/position

[MV] Paper Airplane of 365 Days (Short ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

For those who struggle to stay on pitch, I recommend the song “365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” (“365-Day Paper Airplane”).

It was released in 2015 by the nationally popular idol group AKB48.

This heartwarming song is loved by a wide range of age groups.

Its beautiful sound, driven by acoustic guitar and strings, is truly moving.

The melody is clearly divided from the A verse to the B verse and the chorus, so practicing phrase by phrase is a helpful tip.

Once you can keep time at its slow tempo, even women who aren’t confident at karaoke will be able to sing it well.

ElfAdo58rank/position

[Ado] Elf

Ado, a female singer who consistently appears at the top of the Japanese music charts.

Given her overwhelming vocal prowess not only in the utaite community but across the J-pop scene, teenage girls who aren’t confident singers might not even think to try her songs in the first place.

For those listeners, we recommend Elf.

Among Ado’s tracks, this one has a relatively narrow vocal range, and it doesn’t feature the dramatic vocal lines that alternate repeatedly between falsetto and chest voice.

It’s also a big hit at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.

Shape of YouEd Sheeran59rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

The person singing this song is a man named Ed Sheeran.

Believe it or not, it’s said that the person who sparked his popularity in Japan was Chiemi Blouson.

During her huge boom, she announced on TV, “I like Ed Sheeran,” and it seems things took off when she had him appear on the show.

Of course, I’m sure there were many fans even before that.

SPECIALZKing Gnu60rank/position

King Gnu – SPECIALZ

King Gnu’s songs set your heart on fire.

Their powerful message—live true to your emotions—will surely give listeners a push forward.

This track serves as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen and was released in September.

Its dark, weighty sound and driving melody stand out, perfectly matching the anime’s worldview.

The music video also generated buzz, and the song’s streaming count surpassed 100 million in just 12 weeks.

It’s the perfect track for high school students who want to get hyped at karaoke—why not sing it with friends and color your youth?

MiracleGReeeeN61rank/position

GReeeeN – Kiseki

Since its release in 2008, GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” has been loved as a staple coming-of-age song.

Its lyrics express the joy of miraculously meeting someone precious and the gratitude that follows.

Although it’s a ballad, the impassioned, pleading vocal style keeps the energy up without becoming too mellow.

Use the original track as a reference and sing with feeling.

Also note that there’s a rap section in the latter half; the rhythm there differs from the rest, so pay close attention.

Otona BlueAtarashii Gakkou no Leaders62rank/position

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Otona Blue (Official Music Video)

The song, which captures the bittersweet feelings of youthful love, was released by Atarashii Gakko! in April 2023.

It’s a standout track that showcases their individuality by blending a Showa-era musical vibe with a modern dance style.

The song won the Grand Prize at the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2023, winning over many hearts.

They also opened the show at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, drawing significant attention.

Its nostalgic, easy-to-sing melody makes it enjoyable across generations.

How about performing it at karaoke with someone you’re interested in? It could be the perfect spark to get the conversation going.

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell63rank/position

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

Now it’s an absolute karaoke classic: “The Story You Don’t Know” by Supercell.

This track, Supercell’s major-label debut single, was chosen as the ending theme when the hugely popular manga Bakemonogatari was adapted into an anime.

It’s a thrilling, adventurous song that gets your heart racing! I especially recommend it if you’re not too familiar with anime yourself but have lots of friends who love it.

It’s guaranteed to hype up the room and earn you some serious respect!