When you want to hype it up with your peers! Karaoke songs recommended for Gen Z
What kind of songs do you usually pick when you go to karaoke with someone?
In recent years, thanks in part to subscription services, it’s said we’re in the midst of a revival boom, and it’s become easy to enjoy a vast number of songs regardless of generation.
Of course, with new tracks constantly being released, you might find yourself unsure what to sing at karaoke.
So this time, we’re focusing on songs released roughly between 2011 and 2024—the years when Gen Z likely spent their youth—and introducing tracks that are guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke!
From songs everyone can sing along to, to tracks that sparked iconic dance moves, we’ve curated a wide selection.
Be sure to check them out!
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When you want to get hyped with your peers! Karaoke songs recommended for Gen Z (1–10)
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Known as a song beloved by people of all ages, this track could be called one of AKB48’s signature numbers.
Released in August 2013, it features a disco-style beat and a catchy melody, with easy-to-follow choreography that also became a hot topic.
With Rino Sashihara as center, the song’s world is brought even more vividly to life.
It has been widely heard in various settings, including as the departure melody at Tokyo Metro’s Hibiya Line Akihabara Station.
With lyrics that sing of hope for a bright future, it’s sure to encourage anyone feeling anxious about a new environment.
It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser that will instantly liven up the atmosphere when everyone sings and dances to it at karaoke.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
Known as a catchy dance tune brimming with self-affirmation, this song was released in December 2015 and quickly became a social phenomenon.
Its hook and distinctive choreography captured many hearts and sparked huge buzz on social media.
In May 2016, RADIO FISH released their first album, “PERFECT HUMAN,” and energetically took to summer festivals and solo shows with performances including this track.
It’s a perfect pick when you want to hype up people of the same generation, and singing while dancing creates an unbeatable sense of unity in the venue.
As a classic that colored the youth of Gen Z, it’s a great one to sing and enjoy at karaoke.
Adult Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
The new song by ATARASHII GAKKO! portrays the conflict between admiration for adulthood and a pure heart, vividly expressing the feelings of young people.
The lyrics value inner beauty over outward appearance and convey a desire for genuine connection.
Released in May 2023, the track became a major hit, boosted by the buzzworthy “head-shaking dance” on social media, and achieved the remarkable milestone of surpassing 100 million streams.
It’s a catchy, danceable number that’s perfect for Gen Z when they want to get hyped with their peers.
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loveHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with songs that exude bottomless pop sensibilities.
This track, used as the theme song for the TV drama “We Married as a Job!” in which he also appeared, is also famous for the dance that became a social phenomenon.
Released as his 9th single in October 2016, it’s widely known across generations, making it easy to sing at karaoke and perfect for getting everyone hyped.
Although it’s a challenging song due to its fast tempo and frequent melodic leaps, it’s a lot of fun once you can sing it, so definitely give it some practice.
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
This piece, which fuses a hard rock sound with emotional vocals, is a collaborative track by MAN WITH A MISSION and milet.
The lyrics, themed around love, bonds, and fateful connections, are a moving fit for the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.
Released as a CD single in May 2023, it features elements incorporating traditional Japanese instruments and a heavy electric guitar sound, resulting in a fast-paced track.
Carrying a message that celebrates the strength to overcome hardships and trials and the power of bonds, it’s the perfect number for Gen Z listeners to get hyped with friends at karaoke.
Shut up.Ado
A song I highly recommend for anyone feeling stressed by daily busyness or relationships.
It’s Ado’s landmark work that marked her major-label debut in October 2020, with lyrics and composition by Vocaloid producer syudou.
The lyrics, which vent frustration toward society and conformity and blurt out the words you couldn’t say back, resonated with the feelings of younger generations trapped by the pandemic’s sense of stagnation and became an explosive hit.
In March 2021, the music video surpassed 100 million views, making headlines as a record-breaking achievement by the youngest solo artist to do so.
When you want to blow off everyday frustration, it’s a fierce rock tune that feels exhilarating to belt out at karaoke like a scream.
Rising SunEXILE
This is EXILE’s 37th single, created with a message of hope and renewal.
Released in September 2011 as a charity song to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, it features powerful lyrics written by ATSUSHI and an emotionally moving melody.
It was also used in an NTT Communications commercial and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a heartfelt song to listen to when you need the courage to overcome difficult times or want everyone to look forward and do their best together.