[For University Students] Recommended Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke [2026]
College students probably have lots of chances to go to karaoke—whether it’s with friends, part-time job coworkers, or at club drinking parties, right?
Some people have that one go-to song they always sing, while others might be thinking, “I want to hype things up with something I don’t usually sing.”
But it’s a classic karaoke dilemma to wonder what song you should pick.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of high-energy songs recommended for college students!
We’ve focused on tracks that have been trending recently, so use this as a reference when choosing your songs.
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[For College Students] Recommended Songs to Hype Up Karaoke [2026] (21–30)
New Era (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado
Singer Ado, whose major debut track “Usseewa” drew so much attention it became a social phenomenon, began expanding globally in 2022.
Her 10th digital-only single, “New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED),” written as the theme song for the animated film ONE PIECE FILM RED in which she also appeared as a singing cast member, became an unprecedented smash hit, racking up 100 No.
1s across music streaming platforms in Japan and abroad.
Its undeniable presence rivals the film itself, and it’s sure to bring the house down at karaoke.
It’s an upper-tune of the new era—perfect for belting out with all the energy you’ve got.
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
YOASOBI is a musical duo that has garnered support both in Japan and abroad for their modern arrangements and the consistent concept they’ve maintained since their formation.
Their first digital-only single, Yoru ni Kakeru, based on Mayo Hoshino’s novel Thanatos no Yuuwaku (The Temptation of Thanatos), made a powerful impression on listeners as their debut track and became a hit tune.
With its dizzyingly rising and falling melodies, wide interval leaps, and exquisite key changes, it’s clear that the song is quite challenging even for karaoke.
It’s a catchy pop tune with a dramatic arrangement and a sense of speed—one that college students, right in the heart of this generation, should definitely try taking on.
[For University Students] Recommended Songs to Hype Up Karaoke [2026] (31–40)
Overdosenatori
Overdose, Nat(s)ori’s signature song with an impressive languid vibe.
The piece maintains a downer mood throughout, so the high parts are intentionally kept restrained.
Falsetto does appear, but it’s not used because the notes are high; it’s a deliberate stylistic choice.
So if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, singing those parts in chest voice is totally fine.
Whispery vocals sound cool on this track, but overdoing it can come off as narcissistic, so keep that in mind when you sing (lol).
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
Before her major-label debut, singer Yoko Takahashi had experience performing as a backing vocalist for renowned artists such as Toshinobu Kubota and Yumi Matsutoya.
Her 11th single, A Cruel Angel’s Thesis, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, is a track that many listeners know even if they haven’t seen the show.
Its powerful yet somehow divine melody also feels great to sing at karaoke.
Widely recognized as a go-to karaoke classic across generations, it’s a masterpiece we’d love to see college students belt out, too.
HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI is a four-member co-ed band whose unique expressive power—perfectly described by the adjective “fantastical”—has earned them widespread popularity.
Their 16th major single, Habit, written as the theme song for the film xxxHOLiC, sticks in your head with its catchy melody and cynical lyrics.
The members’ quirky dance showcased in the music video is guaranteed to hype everyone up when you all dance to it at karaoke.
With its cool yet comical choreography that’s totally addictive, it’s a karaoke song especially recommended for college students.
Until the world ends…WANDS
WANDS is a three-piece rock band that led the Being-kei artists dominating the J-POP scene in the 1990s and remains highly active today.
Their 8th single, “Sekai ga Owaru made wa…”—used as the ending theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK—will likely make anyone of that generation instantly recall iconic scenes from the show the moment they hear it.
Its dramatic chorus melody brims with a timeless charm that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the 1990s.
It’s an enduring classic that university students who were moved by the 2022 film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK should also (re)discover.
Dried flowersYuuri
Singer-songwriter Yuuri continues to release songs that have surpassed 100 million total streams.
His second major digital-only single, “Dry Flower,” became such a massive hit in 2021 that there was hardly a day you didn’t hear it.
Beyond the melancholic beauty of its melody, the vividly scenic, story-like lyrics resonated with many listeners.
It’s a karaoke song we highly recommend to college students—one you can pour your heart into and really belt out.