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Recommended Japanese pop songs for middle schoolers to sing at karaoke

Do you junior high schoolers go to karaoke often?

This time, we researched popular songs that junior high students can enjoy at karaoke!

Whether you’ve already made your karaoke debut, you’re not great at karaoke, or you’ve never been, this is for you!

We’ve gathered a variety of songs that many people find fun or satisfying to sing, as well as songs you can handle without pushing yourself even if you’re not confident at karaoke.

Depending on the song, we also recommend trying some dance moves along with singing!

Let’s make the most of your youthful days and get fired up with a super fun karaoke time!

Recommended Japanese pop songs for middle schoolers to sing at karaoke (21–30)

First loveUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada “First Love” (Short Version)
First loveUtada Hikaru

It’s the image song for the TBS drama Hana Nochi Hare: Boys Over Flowers Next Season, and I think the nuances of the words and the high key make it good for vocal practice.

Since it’s a ballad, it might be nice to sing it at a calm tempo, carefully conveying the lyrics.

Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

When it comes to karaoke crowd-pleasers, this is definitely the go-to song.

The lyrics have lots of repetition, so it’s easy to sing.

It takes quite a bit of stamina to get through it solo, so a duet works well.

Everyone should join in on the chorus!

Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for junior high school students (31–40)

AGEHAGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “AGEHA” Music Video – with Lyrics
AGEHAGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

When it comes to party tunes by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, who have gone beyond Japan and found success with overseas performances, this is the song.

How about singing it with style and instantly amping up the crowd?

Silent majorityKeyakizaka46

It’s a hit song by the popular idol group Keyakizaka46.

Its dark vibe—unusual for an idol song—is a big draw, and the lyrics are perfect for sensitive middle schoolers.

It works whether sung by boys or girls, so it’s a song you can approach proactively.

It’s also a good idea to learn the dance for a karaoke event.

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!

skyGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “Sora” Music Video – with Lyrics
skyGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

This song is a cover of DEEP’s classic by GENERATIONS.

It’s the theme song for the movie “Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu” (“My Big Brother Loves Me Too Much”), and the two vocalists create a wonderful harmony.

Give it a try at karaoke—not just the guys, but girls too!

Ninjari Ban Bankyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Ninja Re Bang Bang
Ninjari Ban Bankyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s songs are all well-known and always get the crowd going at karaoke.

“Ninja Re Bang Bang” was released in 2013 and was also featured in commercials.

It’s packed with sound effects and is a fun, quirky track.

Be sure to sing and dance along with everyone and have a great time!