[College Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026]

User ManualNishino Kana71rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Torisetsu' MV (Short Ver.)

This is a love song by Kana Nishino that garnered buzz as a contemporary piece, with girlish textures expressed through concrete, relatable lyrics.

As an artist who resonates perfectly with female university students, it’s also an easy choice for karaoke and simple to sing.

My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER72rank/position

[MV] FRUITS ZIPPER - My Cutest Part

A song with a catchy melody and adorable lyrics has been drawing attention as FRUITS ZIPPER’s signature track.

Celebrating the joy of recognizing one’s own charm and having fans discover it, the song portrays the special relationship between idols and their fans.

After its digital release in April 2022, it became a huge hit on TikTok, racking up over 800 million views.

In September 2023, it was released as the group’s first single CD.

College students looking to fire up a karaoke session—sing this song, and you’re sure to have the whole room smiling.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE73rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A coming-of-age song that delivers the importance of embracing your true self on a refreshing melody.

The protagonist portrayed by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE carries a earnest resolve to keep looking forward while battling self-denial.

Gratitude and hope toward someone who accepts their true self gently envelop the listener, together with a melody that resonates in the heart.

Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18-sai-sai,” it was performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.

It’s a track recommended for moments when you want to face yourself with a gentle gaze, or when you want to share your feelings with someone important.

A Little Love SongMONGOL80074rank/position

A Little Love Song

While known as a leading force in “youth punk,” the rock band MONGOL800 remained committed to working out of their hometown of Okinawa.

Their signature song, ‘Chiisana Koi no Uta,’ despite never being released as a single, has been featured in numerous tie-ins and is still renowned today as a classic that artists continue to cover.

With its simple melody and driving rock sound, it’s guaranteed to get a crowd going at karaoke.

Since the key is low and the vocal range is narrow, it’s a youth anthem that’s also great for those who aren’t very confident at karaoke.

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water lily blossomShonan no Kaze75rank/position

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a perfect song for getting a crowd fired up, especially among younger generations.

It’s tough to sing solo, but since it’s so popular, many people know it, so you can sing it with confidence.

Waving a towel during the chorus will hype things up even more.

I want to hug you.Mr.Children76rank/position

Mr.Children “I Want to Hold You” Mr.Children [(an imitation) blood orange] Tour

This is a song by Mr.Children, one of the male artists known for singing popular, crowd-pleasing tracks.

Many people find Mr.Children’s songs challenging because they often feature high notes and tricky pitch, but this particular song is one of the more singable ones among their repertoire.

Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen77rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Tonight I’m Getting Over You

I think the powerful lyrics about not crying anymore and getting over you are perfect for a girl who wants to move forward positively after a heartbreak.

It’s an upbeat song that lets you cut loose and blow away all the bad feelings.

I’d also recommend singing it to a friend who’s just gone through a breakup.