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

Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze78rank/position

Shonan no Kaze “Junrenka” MUSIC VIDEO (Original ver.)

It’s one of Shonan no Kaze’s signature long-running hits, debuting at their personal best of No.

2.

The song is a straightforward love song that resonates with young people.

It’s also a popular karaoke choice, so I’d especially recommend it to men.

So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK79rank/position

M!LK – So in love it’s devastating! (Official Music Video)

A dance-vocal group that captivates fans with a chameleon-like style and showcases their individuality across diverse fields such as acting and modeling, M!LK’s track.

As a capstone to their 10th anniversary year, it’s a pure love song released in October 2025.

Portraying an almost explosively intense crush in a comical and poppy way, the song is sprinkled with phrases that make you want to shout responses without thinking.

The deliberately cadential shout at the end of the chorus and the many call-and-response sections crafted with live shows in mind are sure to spark unity and excitement even at karaoke.

With a catchy melody and a high-octane arrangement that cranks up the energy, it’s a party tune that makes everyone want to raise their voices and sing together.

Charlesbarūn80rank/position

Charles / flower

Balloon, known as the Vocaloid producer alias of Keina Suda, who is active as a singer-songwriter.

His 26th work, “Charles,” which earned his first million after its release, is a Vocaloid track that has consistently ranked high in karaoke charts among younger generations.

With a quintessentially Vocaloid melody featuring tongue-twisting speed and dramatic leaps in pitch, it’s a rewarding challenge for karaoke as well.

It’s a modern, high-energy tune that’s fun to compete over with friends to see who can sing it best.

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Hoshino Takashi

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You As You Are (Prod. @thekontrabandz)Centipede & Rhyme Man81rank/position

Mukasetsu & Inman – As You Are (Prod. @thekontrabandz)

Rappers Inman and Mukade are making big waves in the MC battle scene.

If you like battles, you definitely know these artists.

Their track “Kimi no Mama (Prod.

thekontrabandz)” is their new song, and it became a huge hit in 2023.

Musically, it’s classic hip-hop that paints a picture of youth, with a soft, wistful vibe throughout.

As for the rap flow, it’s not particularly complex, so even those who aren’t good at firing off fast, tightly rhymed lines should find it easy to perform.

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Ryo

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BrokenheartedKarmin82rank/position

Karmin – Brokenhearted (Official Video)

A 2006 song by Karmin, who are currently inactive.

It’s a breakup song with relatable lyrics for Japanese girls, like the part about hoping the phone will ring.

Despite being a breakup song, it has a bright, up-tempo feel.

ListenBeyoncé83rank/position

Beyonce- Listen

It’s a song about a woman who moves on from heartbreak, saying, “I’m going to find my own voice,” and looks forward with determination.

Beyoncé’s stunning vocal performance really resonates.

I hope you’ll belt it out with a voice as powerful as hers and blow away the pain of a tough breakup.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN84rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Short Ver.

This is a song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, a band popular among college students.

It was written specifically as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

Since the song is in a high key, many people sing it—not just men, but women as well!