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[Viral on TikTok and YouTube!] Karaoke Songs Recommended for High School Students

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Started performing in bands in junior high school. Influenced by Japanese rock and UK rock, spent over 10 years continuing band activities while creating original songs. Later began producing Vocaloid tracks using Hatsune Miku, with total plays of released songs surpassing 10,000. Has five years of experience writing for music magazines. Currently works as a music writer, director, and composer, keeping a ground-level perspective on the scene by attending live shows across Japan. Now performs at live houses in Tokyo, showcasing guitar playing centered on acoustic guitar and informed by knowledge of chord analysis and guitar scales. Also writes leveraging a broad knowledge of music genres.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

If you’re a high school student, you probably go to karaoke quite a bit—after school events like sports festivals and culture festivals, or when you’re hanging out with friends on your days off.

But when the moment comes, it’s hard to decide what to sing, right?

Before you know it, you might realize, “I always sing the same songs…!!” I bet a lot of people can relate.

So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of karaoke songs that are perfect for getting a high school crowd hyped!

In recent years, many songs have gone viral online—starting with TikTok—and become popular among young people.

We’ve rounded up plenty of those internet-born hits here as well.

Sing plenty of trending tracks and have fun together with everyone!

[Trending on TikTok and YouTube!] Karaoke Songs Recommended for High School Students (71–80)

Hide-and-seekYuuri

Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

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This is a signature song by Yuuri, a singer-songwriter who originally centered his activities around street performances.

During one of his street shows, Hiro from MY FIRST STORY happened to pass by and jumped in to perform.

That encounter sparked a friendship, and Yuuri later appeared at MY FIRST STORY’s live concert as well.

The buzz from that appearance quickly propelled this song to popularity.

Its lyrics about a heartbreaking breakup resonate with many, and the beautiful melody that colors the entire track, along with Yuuri’s expressive vocals that deliver it, are captivating.

It’s a simple ballad, so some people might feel nervous singing it at karaoke, but it’s such a wonderful song that it’s definitely worth a try!

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pupilŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara – Hitomi (Music Video Short ver.)

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It was released in 2015 as Sakurako Ohara’s second solo single.

Chosen as the support song for the 93rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it expresses Sakurako Ohara’s true-to-life feelings as she took on lyric writing for the first time with this track.

It’s a song we’d love to hear sung by high school students working hard in their clubs.

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Make you happyNiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

Make you happyNiziU

It’s no exaggeration to say that NiziU is the most talked-about girl group of 2020.

The group’s name is pronounced “Nijiu,” and they were formed through the audition project Nizi Project, debuting under Sony Music and Korea’s JYP Entertainment.

This isn’t limited to music, but Korean-origin culture often becomes a big trend among young people, so as a high school student you’re probably paying attention to them too.

This song was released before their official debut, and its charm lies in the light, upbeat rhythm and each member’s cute vocals.

If you’re going to sing it at karaoke, make sure to practice the rap part in the middle!

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[Viral on TikTok and YouTube!] Recommended Karaoke Songs for High School Students (81–90)

PerfumeEito

Perfume / Eito (Official Music Video)

PerfumeEito

Released in April 2019 as Eito’s first digital-only single.

It became a hit because it was frequently featured in “I tried singing” videos on TikTok and the like, so it’s probably already familiar to all of you high school students.

Eito’s charm is his very simple, unadorned voice, so there’s no need to brace yourself thinking you have to “sing it well” for karaoke.

Rather than lowering the karaoke key to make high notes easy, I think it will resonate more with listeners if you sing it in a way that sounds like you’re earnestly reaching for the high notes—even if you can’t hit every one perfectly.

Try singing it without embellishment.

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Hated by LifeKanzaki Iori

Hated by Life Itself / Hatsune Miku

Hated by LifeKanzaki Iori

Among Vocaloid songs, this much-talked-about track is beloved by countless listeners.

It’s based on a piano-rock style, highlighted by beautiful strings.

The shocking lyrics set against the refreshing, flowing arrangement leave a strong impression.

Though the lyrics are intense, they’re written plainly and directly, striking listeners right in the heart.

Frankly, it seems like a high-difficulty song, but it’s popular with younger generations, and its sense of speed makes it a cool, exhilarating piece—so if you can sing it, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going! It’s definitely a song I’d love to see high schoolers who enjoy Vocaloid try singing.

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From Me to Youflumpool

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

From Me to Youflumpool

One of flumpool’s signature songs is Kimi ni Todoke.

Released in 2010 as flumpool’s fifth single, it was newly written as the theme song for the film adaptation of the hugely popular manga of the same title.

It’s a karaoke pick I highly recommend, with a refreshing feel that also captures a bittersweet, heart-fluttering sense of youth.

Since the movie’s story is a high school romance and the lyrics follow that theme, many listeners will likely find their emotions naturally drawn in.

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It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Tokenai” MV

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Macaroni Enpitsu, which had been steadily gaining popularity among music lovers in recent years, has finally broken through as a band that’s widely talked about in the mainstream! Their biggest draw is, of course, the rich songwriting sensibilities of their members who come from music school backgrounds.

Every song is pleasant to the ear and packed with moments that make listeners go “wow,” but this track in particular has a rather flashy development! It’s built around a gorgeous, heart-tugging melody, yet in the second verse it suddenly switches into a funky beat.

And the amazing part is how it all comes together as a single cohesive piece…! It might be hard to sing unless you’ve listened to it enough times to get used to it, but if you take on a challenging song from a buzzworthy band, you’re guaranteed to get the crowd going! It’s a must-try for high schoolers who are quick to pick up on trends.

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