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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!

[Viral on TikTok and YouTube!] Karaoke Songs Recommended for High School Students (101–110)

Because I met youmiwa

miwa “Because I Met You -short ver.-”

Because I met youmiwa

It was released in 2014 as miwa’s 14th single.

The song was used in a commercial for Shiseido’s Sea Breeze and reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With the theme of “a cheer song for students devoted to club activities,” it is a popular track as a high school youth anthem.

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1 2 3 ~Love Begins~ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari '1 2 3 ~Love Begins~ MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)'

1 2 3 ~Love Begins~ikimonogakari

It was released in 2013 as Ikimonogakari’s 25th single.

The song was used in a Calpis Water commercial.

In the music video, a high school boy and girl meet by chance and their romance begins, depicted in a musical style.

It’s a love song that makes you long for a sweet and slightly bittersweet romance.

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Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Glory Bridge (Yuzu cover by Sundaysaty’s)

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Released in 2004 as Yuzu’s 21st single.

It was chosen as the official theme song for NHK’s coverage of the Athens Olympics and was played during many moving Olympic moments.

It’s practically synonymous with “Olympic song.” As one of Yuzu’s signature tracks that gives many people courage and strength, it’s a song we’d love to hear high school students sing as they give their all in club activities.

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Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai

God Does Not Play Dice: “Yoranouta (Night-Eternal Song)” [Official Music Video]

Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai

It became a major hit after going viral on TikTok.

The lyric video uploaded to YouTube drew a flood of empathetic comments, and an official music video was later produced.

This much-talked-about track portrays the aching feelings of a protagonist facing a heartbreaking farewell, and I believe many listeners were deeply moved by the lyrics.

On top of that, the melody line is exceptionally beautiful, so if you sing it at karaoke, you’re sure to be swept away by the song’s charm.

If you sing it well, your listeners will be captivated and listen intently.

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GIFTMr.Children

Mr.Children「GIFT」Music Video(Short ver.)

GIFTMr.Children

“GIFT,” the 32nd single released in 2008 by Mr.Children, a nationally beloved band.

The song was also used as NHK’s theme for the Beijing Olympics held that year.

Many fans span two generations—parent and child—which shows just how widely loved the band is across age groups.

This track is sure to liven up any karaoke session regardless of age or gender.

Its lyrics are deeply moving, making it a song that is sure to touch the hearts of those who listen.

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[Viral on TikTok and YouTube!] Karaoke Songs Recommended for High School Students (111–120)

I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “I Got a Girlfriend”

I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO

This is the debut song of the three-piece band SHISHAMO, who also performed at the 2017 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It sings about the joy and bashfulness of getting a girlfriend for the first time, capturing the happy vibes of youth.

It’s perfect for shouting out alone at karaoke when you get a girlfriend, or for singing when you announce to your friends that you’re dating someone.

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Guiltytuki.

tuki. “Guilty” Official Music Video

Guiltytuki.

Tuki., a singer-songwriter who went viral at 15 while still in junior high.

She’s now a second-year high school student, but as fellow junior high students, many of you probably still look up to who she was back then.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Guilty.

The chorus features falsetto, but even though it could be sung in chest voice, she deliberately chooses falsetto.

So if you’re a typical junior high school girl with an average vocal range, you should be able to sing it easily using a light mixed voice.

It’s her latest track, so if you want to get ahead of the trend early, this is a must-listen for junior high students!

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