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

Best FriendNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Best Friend (short ver.)'

It’s one of Kana Nishino’s signature songs.

It’s perfect for singing about overflowing feelings for a close friend.

It’s a heartwarming track that seems to speak on behalf of those who want to express their feelings to a beloved friend or sweetheart.

If you sing it gently, the meaning of the lyrics will resonate even more with the listener.

SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

Many people probably like to sing ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION songs at karaoke.

This track, released in 2010 as their 14th single and used as the theme song for a film of the same name, is a highly popular number among Ajikan fans.

It builds steadily toward the chorus and bursts open when the hook hits, making it a song that’s sure to hype up any karaoke session.

Loved by a wide range of generations, it’s likely to liven up any gathering.

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utatane

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Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

It was released in 2015 as a digital single under the name Urashima Taro.

An original song created for an au commercial, it topped the overall charts on 13 distribution platforms, including the iTunes Store and RecoChoku, after its simultaneous release.

Now firmly established as a classic summer song, its soothing sound is also hugely popular for karaoke.

IfTaiyō to odore tsukiyo ni utae

Dance with the sun, sing on a moonlit night: “What If” Music Video

According to JOYSOUND, the average score for “Moshimo” in August 2025 was 85.670.

If you pay a bit more attention to pitch, I think you can raise it even further.

Since rhythm is very important in this song, it’s best to start by matching the timing slowly and accurately.

Rather than trying to sing the whole thing at once, practice section by section so it doesn’t get jumbled and is easier to memorize.

In parts with lots of words, clapping along, keeping the rhythm with your body, or speaking crisply will help you lock into the beat.

For the chorus, try swaying side to side as if you’re dancing; you’ll be able to sing more energetically, which helps you hit the high notes and project your voice.

Since it’s an idol song, the most important thing is to have fun singing it.

Singing with high energy makes it easier to project, so try singing with a smile!

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Kubota Mami

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catDISH//

DISH// – Cat [Official Live Video 2019]

This is a signature song by DISH//, the dance-rock band that includes Takumi Kitamura, who’s also thriving as an actor.

The track also drew attention because it was written and composed by Aimyon, another hugely popular and active singer-songwriter.

Although the song was released in 2017, it had a resurgence after it was performed on THE FIRST TAKE—a YouTube channel that uploads one-take vocal performances—in 2020, instantly becoming a hot topic again.

The lyrics, filled with bittersweet emotion, feature Aimyon’s distinctive turns of phrase here and there, and I think they resonate deeply with high school students.

While it’s a male-vocal song, it’s also great for women to sing by raising the key.

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Hane Keisuke

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DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A coming-of-age song that delivers the importance of embracing your true self on a refreshing melody.

The protagonist portrayed by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE carries a earnest resolve to keep looking forward while battling self-denial.

Gratitude and hope toward someone who accepts their true self gently envelop the listener, together with a melody that resonates in the heart.

Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18-sai-sai,” it was performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.

It’s a track recommended for moments when you want to face yourself with a gentle gaze, or when you want to share your feelings with someone important.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A song that delicately captures the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth has arrived from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

With refreshing guitar sounds and a crystalline vocal performance, this piece expresses the transience and beauty of life, gently embracing the feelings of young people who seek stability yet strive to move forward.

Chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

This marks the first-ever back-to-back Grand Prize win by a band in the award’s history.

Embracing past pains and failures and transforming them into strength for the future, this work offers the courage to take the next step—and will gently nudge you forward as you embark on a new beginning.