[Teens] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2025]

ThanxWANIMA50rank/position

WANIMA- THANX(OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is an upbeat song by WANIMA, whose live performances and musical style—centered on a theme of closeness with the audience—resonate gently yet powerfully.

With a sound that’s highly popular among teens, it’s an energizing, upper-tempo track we can highly recommend.

cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka51rank/position

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

A signature song by singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, who remains hugely popular.

It’s known as a karaoke staple you can’t skip.

The phrase “Mou ikkai!” is sure to lift your energy.

A guaranteed crowd-pleaser that always amps things up when you want to get hyped.

From Me to Youflumpool52rank/position

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” (Short ver.)

This is a song performed by flumpool that conveys a refreshing sense of youth and a touch of bittersweetness.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “From Me to You,” evoking various youthful scenes that resonate with the story.

Centered on a crisp band sound, the addition of strings further highlights the bright, uplifting atmosphere.

The lyrics, which express the simple routines of adolescence overlapped with affection, leave a strong impression and bring out that bittersweet feeling of youth.

It’s a radiant track that portrays youth in full stride and hope for the future.

MarigoldAimyon53rank/position

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Marigold, released by Aimyon in 2018, is a popular song that consistently ranks high on karaoke charts.

Of course it’s a classic, but there’s also an unexpected reason why so many people sing it: it’s easy to duet.

The song is slow-tempo with a narrow vocal range, making it perfect to sing with friends regardless of gender.

Plus, since almost everyone has heard it, it’s easy to get into the groove right away or join in on a duet, which is another reason for its popularity.

Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda54rank/position

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

When it comes to the most popular actor among Gen Z, wouldn’t Masaki Suda be the top pick? He’s also thriving as an artist and has dropped several hit tunes.

Among his many standout songs, the one I especially recommend for teenage boys is Sayonara Elegy.

This track features a style that combines folk and rock, reminiscent of Kazuyoshi Saito.

While it has intensity, the overall melody stays within a narrow vocal range.

There are few long notes and no sudden jumps in pitch, making it a perfect choice for teenage boys whose voices may still be unstable.

My friend—now and forever...Ketsumeishi55rank/position

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”

If you’re in your teens now, you’ve surely grown up watching Crayon Shin-chan.

Some of you might even still be watching it, right? This song was used as the theme for the movie Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World, so some of you might remember it.

Its gentle rap, woven around the theme “We’ll be friends forever,” is the kind of song you’ll want to keep listening to.

If you’re struggling with friendship, I hope you give it a listen.

The music video featuring the comedy trio Dachou Club is also moving, so check it out if you have time!

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK56rank/position

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"

The four-member rock band ONE OK ROCK enjoys immense popularity among Japanese junior high and high school students.

This song is also widely known and is frequently sung at karaoke.

I think it’s a very energetic, intense, and cool song.