Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation for People in Their 20s [2025]

cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS22rank/position

RADWIMPS – Aloof [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS wrote “Sokkenai” as the theme song for the dating reality show “Don’t Be Fooled by the Wolf-kun.” The song depicts the push and pull of romance and the emotional turbulence that unfolds on the show.

Its melody is simple, centered on piano.

This not only expresses emotional delicacy but also serves to highlight Yojiro Noda’s vocals.

As a result, singing it at karaoke should allow your voice to come through more clearly.

However, the vocal range is relatively narrow, so the overall difficulty shouldn’t be high.

Spot the differenceMasaki Suda23rank/position

Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

Despite being relatively young, actor Masaki Suda has gained popularity for his striking, distinctive presence.

As a singer, his debut digital single “Machigai Sagashi” was selected as the theme song for the TV drama “Perfect World.” Its contrast between soul-stirring lyrics and an emotional melody is irresistibly captivating—especially for female listeners who can’t help but pay attention to the person singing.

The key is low and the vocal range isn’t wide, making it easy to sing, but because dynamics are crucial in this song, be mindful of them when performing it at karaoke.

To Those Who Know the Blue of the SkyAimyon24rank/position

Aimyon – A Person Who Knows the Blue of the Sky [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is Aimyon’s ninth major-label single, released in October 2019.

It serves as the theme song for the animated film of the same name, “Her Blue Sky.” Over a medium-tempo, symphonic backing track, Aimyon’s slightly husky vocals sound especially captivating.

In the latter half, the melody develops in ways that are relatively complex compared to other songs featured in this article, so the difficulty level for singing may be somewhat high.

That said, if you study the song thoroughly beforehand, even those who aren’t confident singers should find it far from impossible—so definitely give it a try.

Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata25rank/position

Stand by Me Doraemon theme song: “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower)

Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, beloved for his warm vocals and delicate acoustic guitar sound, wrote his 17th single “Himawari no Yakusoku” as the theme song for the 3DCG animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon.

Despite being an anime song, it became an unusually long-running hit.

Its relaxed tempo makes it easy to sing, but be careful not to miss the occasional leaps in pitch.

As a million-selling song that everyone knows, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.

cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka26rank/position

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo

A pop song overflowing with the joy and happiness of love.

It portrays the everyday life of a couple in their second year of dating and sings about the importance of smiles and bonds.

Like the fruit that inspired its title, the song compellingly conveys the pair’s intimacy.

Released in December 2003, it was chosen as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV.

It also achieved numerous accolades, including winning the Best New Artist Award at the 46th Japan Record Awards in 2004.

With its bright, catchy melody and relatable lyrics, it’s perfect for people in their twenties who want to get the crowd going at karaoke.

Combined with Ai Otsuka’s clear, translucent vocals, it’s a track that leaves you feeling pleasantly uplifted.

NAOHY27rank/position

HY – NAO (Official Music Video)

A soothing song included on the album “Confidence.” The title “NAO” refers to a real person who is a friend of HY’s Nakasone.

It’s said the song was written based on her romantic experiences.

With that background, every lyric resonates with realism, starting from the feeling that “no matter how much I fall in love, this will only ever be unrequited.” If you sing it at karaoke, try keeping the A melody restrained and controlled.

It’s a wonderful song that requires practice, so if you’re confident in your singing, give it a try!

Ghost in the FlowersYorushika28rank/position

Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

For those who struggle to decide what to sing at karaoke, I recommend “Hana ni Bourei” (“Ghost in a Flower”).

It was released in 2020 by Yorushika, a rock band immensely popular especially among Gen Z.

Many listeners will relate to its poetic lyrics that capture a page of “youth.” The technical guitar riffs etched into the wistful band sound are striking, and suis’s clear vocals soothingly narrate a bittersweet summer story.

When singing it, the key is to relax and deliver it as if you’re speaking to someone.

Since the song unfolds within a steady vocal range, karaoke beginners should definitely give it a try.