Recommended for high school students! Fun, crowd-pleasing songs for karaoke

MiracleGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Kiseki

Since its release in 2008, GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” has been loved as a staple coming-of-age song.

Its lyrics express the joy of miraculously meeting someone precious and the gratitude that follows.

Although it’s a ballad, the impassioned, pleading vocal style keeps the energy up without becoming too mellow.

Use the original track as a reference and sing with feeling.

Also note that there’s a rap section in the latter half; the rhythm there differs from the rest, so pay close attention.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

yamamoto

Report a problem

fake face dance musicOnda Masanori

fake face dance music

Masayuki Onda, a singer-songwriter who rose to prominence mainly on social media with his gentle ballads, is back with an up-tempo dance track that overturns that image.

The song captures distrust toward someone who wears a false face and the complex, hard-to-resolve emotions that come with it, offering a slightly mature worldview that’s captivating.

The pairing of its electronic sound with Onda’s lustrous vocals is exquisite—so addictive in its sheer comfort.

Released in July 2023, the track was born from passionate fan demand, with the chorus posted on Instagram racking up over 1.3 million views.

Put it on during your commute or a nighttime walk, and everyday life might start to feel a bit more cinematic.

Team friendsChiba Yūki

Yūki Chiba – Team Tomodachi (Official Music Video)

KOHH is a rapper who could be said to have built Japan’s trap scene.

He’s currently active under the name Yuki Chiba and is gaining worldwide attention.

If you’re a head—even a high schooler—you probably know him.

Among Yuki Chiba’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Team Tomodachi.

This song became a global hit and is crafted as a laid-back, flowy trap track.

For hip-hop, the flow is exceptionally easy to rap along to, so the difficulty is very low.

In terms of hype, it’s top-tier for any gathering of heads, so definitely add it to your repertoire.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ryo

Report a problem

EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Edison”

Since the Reiwa era began, many “cute” songs have come out, but isn’t Wednesday Campanella’s “Edison” in a different league of cuteness? It was also the first mega-hit after Utaha took over as vocalist, and I think many people were surprised at the uniquely cute quality of her voice at the time.

Although a falsetto appears in the chorus, the pitch only goes up to hi C# and isn’t particularly difficult.

The chest-voice range is around mid2B to hi A, which isn’t especially wide.

Also, regarding the hi A notes, even if the pitch is a little off, it can help convey a youthful feel, so there’s no need to be overly strict about pitch.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ryo

Report a problem

NO MONEY DANCEYabai T-shatsu Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “NO MONEY DANCE” from LIVE Blu-ray/DVD “Tank-top of the DVD SPECIAL III - Shima Spain Village -”

Even when your wallet’s feeling tight, this track will get your body moving before you know it! It’s a super upbeat song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, with lyrics that are a raw cry of “I want money,” delivered over an insanely catchy rock sound—honestly, it’s the best.

It’s included on the album “You need the Tank-top,” released in September 2020.

Perfect for those times when you’re broke but still want to get hyped at karaoke!

hummingIkuta Rira

Rira Ikuta “Humming” Official Music Video

Although Rira Ikuta is known for her captivating high notes, Humming is, as the title suggests, a song you sing in a relaxed, humming style.

There isn’t much movement up and down in pitch, so I think it’s easy to sing.

Since there’s humming in the intro, I’d love for you to join in.

When you relax and hum, it becomes much easier to stay on pitch, and your vocal cords resonate properly rather than singing from the throat.

The trick is to take in plenty of air through your mouth and let it bounce lightly! One thing to watch out for is that if you end up making sound from your throat, your singing voice will stay throaty.

So, make a surprised expression and let the resonance lightly buzz between your eyebrows.

If you open your mouth just a little, the resonance will more easily travel to the area between your eyebrows.

The key is to keep it light and effortless, without tension.

The higher the notes get, the more breath you need, so it’s important to inhale and exhale for each phrase!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Kubota Mami

Report a problem

Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Highest Altitude” ONE PIECE Lyric MV

As you’d expect, if it’s the theme song of a massively popular anime, you can look forward to a great response at karaoke.

“Saikō Tōtatsuten,” released by SEKAI NO OWARI in 2023, is a digital-only single written as the opening theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.

The lyric video featuring ONE PIECE footage drew attention as well.

With its catchy, anime-like appeal, refreshing vibe, and a uniquely SEKAI NO OWARI world that even weaves in a marching band-style arrangement midway, this song is sure to liven up any karaoke session.

The melody line stays within a fairly steady pitch range, so even those with lower voices should be able to handle it by adjusting the key.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

KOH-1

Report a problem