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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 Karaoke Songs for Junior High School Students (41–50)

IfTaiyō to odore tsukiyo ni utae

Dance with the sun, sing on a moonlit night: “What If” Music Video
IfTaiyō to odore tsukiyo ni utae

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!

hummingIkuta Rira

Rira Ikuta “Humming” Official Music Video
hummingIkuta Rira

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!

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Soliloquy MV [Chiikawa MAD] [Music Video]
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Chiikawa is a popular anime loved by a wide range of people, from elementary school children to adults.

The song “Hitorigotsu” is sung by Hachiware, a character in the series.

Given the time slot it airs in, most elementary schoolers have probably heard it at least once.

The piece is characterized by a very simple vocal line.

The pitch movement is very gentle and the range is quite narrow, so even upper-grade students whose voices may be unstable due to voice change can sing it without any problem.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

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GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.

It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.

The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.

This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.

It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.

Watch Me!YOASOBI

YOASOBI「Watch me!」Official Music Video
Watch Me!YOASOBI

It’s a bright, electro-pop-leaning sound with a light beat and a chorus melody that really sticks in your head.

It’s a cute song that feels very YOASOBI, so I’d love for teenage girls to sing it energetically! By the way, it seems the English version was released on May 30, 2025.

Feel free to choose whichever language you like when you sing! The chorus is catchy and easy to remember, but the parts outside the chorus seem tricky… Rather than trying to memorize everything at once, let’s master it step by step.

The overall vocal range is G3–F5, and singing lightly with a bouncy feel without forcing your voice will match the song’s vibe.

If you keep time by tracing a circle with your hand from your brow to above your head while singing, it helps you relax and sing more lightly.

Bending your knees slightly to the rhythm at the same time will help you relax even more, so definitely give it a try!

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It was released on August 27, 2025, and it’s also the theme song for the anime “Pokémon: Episode Mega Evolution”! The reading is “Yū.” It’s a stylish song with a touch of traditional Japanese flavor! Since it’s a Pokémon song, it’s easy to get into, and the lyrics carry a strong message of “forging your own path,” which might really resonate with teens.

Yuzu’s songs are generally easy for women to sing as long as there aren’t low notes! This track stays mostly in the mid-to-high range, so it might be composed in a key that’s easy for just about anyone to sing.

The chorus starts on G#4 and then steps down, so if you put a clear accent on that very first note, it’ll make projecting your voice easier! The opening is crucial, so keep that momentum going as you sing!

HabitSEKAI NO OWARI

A song with a mysterious vibe and a catchy melody delivers a message that confronts people’s preconceived notions and habits.

With simple, memorable phrases and an addictive sound, it’s sure to get everyone excited at school events or karaoke.

Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in June 2022, this track is the theme song for the film “HOLiC xxxHOLiC.” The work won the 64th Japan Record Award in the same year and was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

A highlight is the unique dance performance by the members dressed as a teacher and a janitor.

Even those who tend to get nervous at karaoke can sing this one with confidence thanks to its relaxed tempo and a melody line that doesn’t require too wide a vocal range.