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

Lost itemKitanitatsuya

Lost and Found / Tatsuya Kitani

Tatsuya Kitani is a male singer-songwriter who enjoys overwhelming support from young people.

If you’re a junior high school student, regardless of gender, you’ve probably heard his songs at least once.

His new track, “Nakushimono,” features a bouncy, neo-soul-leaning, black-inflected groove, but shifts into orthodox J-pop when it hits the chorus.

There’s a falsetto part right before the chorus, and if you find that section difficult, I recommend adjusting the key so you can sing it in mix voice.

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If I could become a constellationkessoku bando

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “If We Could Become Constellations” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 12

Kessoku Band’s most famous song, “If We Could Become a Constellation.” The melody isn’t difficult and the rhythm is calm, so many of my vocal training students chose to sing it.

Actually, JOYSOUND staff are doing something called the “95-Point Challenge” with this song, so with practice you might be able to boost your score quite a bit! The overall vocal range is G3–C#5.

The chorus hits C5 repeatedly, so some people might feel it’s “high,” but the melody has momentum, so if you focus on accents, you’ll be fine! First, listen carefully to identify which parts are the high notes.

Take the spots where you think, “Maybe here?” and turn them into accents by riding the rhythm with some drive.

The key point is to project your voice forward! Start with sectional practice so you can produce sound comfortably, and do your best!

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tuki. “Guilty” Official Music Video

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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Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET

[MV] CUTIE STREET "Isn't it enough to be just cute?"

CUTIE STREET, the idol group that’s all the rage right now.

They’re not just popular with men—many women are fans too—so I think a lot of high schoolers know them.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Is Being Cute Not Enough?”.

Thanks in part to its huge popularity on TikTok, the pre-chorus hook line and the chorus melody are incredibly addictive.

The highest note is a slightly high hi D#, but since it only appears in the final chorus, as long as you set the key with that section in mind, it shouldn’t be difficult to sing overall.

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Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Hai Yorokonde, which was also performed at the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and went mega-viral in 2024, is the smash hit that propelled multi-creator Kocchi no Kento to nationwide fame.

While calling it a “gag” might not be quite right since the song is based on the artist’s own experiences with bipolar disorder, its playful touches—like the dance in the MV that blew up on social media and lyrics modeled after Morse code—keep it from feeling heavy and instead make it an upbeat, feel-good track.

That sense of balance is wonderful, isn’t it? It’s great to sing solo or with friends—be sure to fire it up at karaoke!

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TETETEpirafu seijin

Pilafian – TETETE

Pilaf Seijin is a rapper drawing attention in the MC battle scene.

While opinions about him in battles are divided, his recorded tracks have been highly praised, especially among teen heads.

Among his songs, the one I particularly recommend is “TETETE.” It’s a track drenched in Auto-Tune, but the flow itself is fairly simple and melodious, leaning more toward a vocal performance than straight rap.

Though it sits on the higher side, the overall range isn’t very wide, making it a song that’s relatively easy to sing for all genders.

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Bunny GirlAKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Bunny Girl (Lyric Video)

This track, crafted by AKASAKI—who’s been drawing attention on social media—takes inspiration from Showa-era kayōkyoku.

Released in October 2024, it’s a captivating piece set in the nocturnal world, portraying temptation and the twists of romance.

In a world that shows a different face after dark, the protagonist’s wavering emotions about their relationship are expressed through electronic tones and a nostalgic melody.

Perfect for anyone looking to hype things up in class or club activities.

Perform it at karaoke, and you’re guaranteed to have everyone hooked.