[College Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026]
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 karaoke songs, ranked by number of views from the university student favorites chart, all in one go!
From the newest single hits by artists hugely popular among college-age listeners to timeless karaoke classics, a wide variety of tracks have made the list.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Playlist
| [College Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A slightly intriguing title back numb… |
| 2 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Made pop through its cute vocals and worldview… |
| 3 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | A timeless hit across generations, with heartrending lyrics that touch the heart |
| 4 | Chu, diversity.ano |  play_arrow | Ano-chan’s hit songs are easy to sing. |
| 5 | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A Latin-style rock band like Porno Graffitti |
| 6 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | Timeless breakup songs that offer empathy and healing |
| 7 | Overdosenatori |  play_arrow | Singing guide for Natori’s signature songs |
| 8 | HabitSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s popular song “Habit” is easy to sing. |
| 9 | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri's ballad is popular among college students and a big hit. |
| 10 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | Yoko Takahashi’s signature song “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” |
| 11 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A blockbuster thanks to the theme song of Your Name. |
| 12 | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's Oshi no Ko opening theme song |
| 13 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Creepy Nuts’ self-affirmation-filled hit song |
| 14 | Kaikai KitanEVE |  play_arrow | Jujutsu Kaisen OP, Eve’s powerful battle anthem |
| 15 | Shut up.Ado |  play_arrow | A rebellious-spirited song is hugely popular at karaoke |
| 16 | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon “Marigold” gently expresses feelings of love |
| 17 | NIGHT DANCERimase |  play_arrow | A popular song with a catchy melody |
| 18 | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | A must-hear karaoke song: Aimer “Zankyosanka” |
| 19 | Racing into the NightYOASOBI |  play_arrow | The Allure of YOASOBI’s Debut Song “Racing into the Night” |
| 20 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | 'Koi Dance,' a signature song by Gen Hoshino |
| 21 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A song that likens life to an RPG is popular among college students |
| 22 | KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu passionately sings the opening theme for Chainsaw Man |
| 23 | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | 'Hai, Yorokonde' is the representative hit song of 2024. |
| 24 | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy scored a hit with Kaiju no Hanauta |
| 25 | Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A TikTok smash hit song with a self-esteem theme |
| 26 | mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Introduction to Mixed Nuts by Official HIGE DANDism |
| 27 | I’d rather die.Fuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s emotional songs are popular worldwide |
| 28 | Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Suzume, pitch accuracy is important. |
| 29 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | 10-FEET produces the theme song for the Slam Dunk movie |
| 30 | EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | Wednesday Campanella's 'Edison' is a song anyone can sing. |
| 31 | rainbow-coloredayaka |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of hope after overcoming hardship |
| 32 | Flower of loveaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s new song, “Ai no Hana,” has been turned into pop music |
| 33 | Beat de TouhiHama iku |  play_arrow | Hamaiku’s debut song, a track themed around escapism |
| 34 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | Even after ending her activities under the name YUI, there are still lingering roots… |
| 35 | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | It’s a song that sings about the pain and heartache of a broken heart, but… |
| 36 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A fusion track of pop and rock from South Korea |
| 37 | StayRihanna |  play_arrow | The feeling of wanting you to be here… |
| 38 | The One That Got AwayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | If I could do it over, I wouldn’t want to lose you... |
| 39 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | I will absolutely never get back together with you again... |
| 40 | FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG |  play_arrow | BIGBANG Popular Songs Karaoke Hype |
| 41 | StrongerKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A strong woman who overcomes heartbreak, as in the title… |
| 42 | Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix |  play_arrow | It’s a bold, confident girl’s song sung to her ex-boyfriend. “… |
| 43 | One Last TimeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana, who is hugely popular in Japan as well, and her signature heartbreak so... |
| 44 | Love Me Like YouLittle Mix |  play_arrow | Even if you have a lot of money and drive a nice car... |
| 45 | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | The nationally popular female idol group AKB48’s… |
| 46 | Stone ColdDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | It’s a song where the piano melody resonates with a painful, wistful beauty. The vocals… |
| 47 | Broken-Hearted GirlBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Please, don’t leave me—just say it straight... |
| 48 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A song about seeing lovers off as they head down separate paths. Suitable for those in a long-distance relationship. |
| 49 | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | Selected for the NHK Kouhaku with their debut single by Keyakizaka46 |
| 50 | New Era (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado |  play_arrow | Ado Achieves 100 Crowns with “New Genesis” |
| 51 | Heavy rotationAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s love support song |
| 52 | rainbowSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s new song “Niji” can be sung by anyone. |
| 53 | R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Popular songs by J Soul Brothers |
| 54 | Miss Movin’ OnFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | After getting over a broken heart, let’s move forward… |
| 55 | Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP)Pikotarō |  play_arrow | A popular song danced to with Pikotaro’s choreography |
| 56 | Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta |  play_arrow | Selected for the Kōhaku thanks to the au commercial song |
| 57 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP achieves their first Top 3 |
| 58 | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Introduce popular songs of ONE OK ROCK |
| 59 | Cinderella BoySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Dog's love songs are popular among college students |
| 60 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A song with an easy-to-grasp rhythm that's easy to sing |
| 61 | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A smash hit song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE. It sings of the strength to overcome setbacks. |
| 62 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A breakup song loved across generations |
| 63 | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays feelings for a loved one far away. |
| 64 | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A signature song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a pop tune with a refreshing melody |
| 65 | GOATNumber_i |  play_arrow | Number_i’s new song gets the crowd going at karaoke |
| 66 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN Popular Songs Karaoke Standards |
| 67 | Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | Angela A— has now become a standard song for graduation ceremonies... |
| 68 | One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | High school baseball cheering songs are gaining popularity |
| 69 | BREAKOUTSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s cheer song movie theme song |
| 70 | Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu |  play_arrow | Signature song of Atarashii Gakko no Leaders |
| 71 | User ManualNishino Kana |  play_arrow | The girlish-textured lyrics have a certain concreteness... |
| 72 | My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A signature song of FRUITS ZIPPER. Over 800 million views on TikTok. |
| 73 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about embracing your true self |
| 74 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s signature song “Chiisana Koi no Uta” |
| 75 | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A song popular with the younger generation and perfect for livening up a large crowd. |
| 76 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children songs that are easy to sing |
| 77 | Tonight I’m Getting Over YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | I won’t cry anymore, and I will get over you… |
| 78 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s signature love song |
| 79 | So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK |  play_arrow | A pure-love song celebrating the 10th anniversary of M!LK’s formation |
| 80 | Charlesbarūn |  play_arrow | Balloon’s 26th work, the million-hit song “Charles” |
| 81 | You As You Are (Prod. @thekontrabandz)Centipede & Rhyme Man |  play_arrow | A rapper’s new song with a coming-of-age theme becomes a big hit |
| 82 | BrokenheartedKarmin |  play_arrow | Karmin, who are currently inactive, their two... |
| 83 | ListenBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Shaking off my heartbreak, I’m going to go find my own voice… |
| 84 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Anime ending theme song. |
| 85 | Until the world ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | The appeal of WANDS’ Slam Dunk ending song |
| 86 | Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song is popular. |
| 87 | Kissing you as an apologyE-girls |  play_arrow | Sung by E-girls, the sister group of EXILE... |
| 88 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | flumpool's representative love song |
| 89 | TOKYO GIRLPerfume |  play_arrow | Perfume popular songs suitable for karaoke |
| 90 | Curtain Call feat.TakaShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Sing of the courage and hope to face adversity |
| 91 | highschool♡loveE-girls |  play_arrow | Having grown as a cute dance-vocal group... |
| 92 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s uplifting ballad song |
| 93 | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | A poignant song that heals the sorrow of a broken heart |
| 94 | SeventeenYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's new song Seventeen has a gothic style |
| 95 | Stop this nightJUJU |  play_arrow | Beloved across generations for vocals honed in authentic, rootsy jazz. |
| 96 | One Night CarnivalKishidan |  play_arrow | Kishidan’s punk–yankee fusion song |
| 97 | Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon |  play_arrow | A dark love-themed song by Aimyon |
| 98 | Endless StoryYuna Ito |  play_arrow | Exceptionally tasteful vocal work and a wonderfully pleasant listening experience... |
| 99 | I tried falling in love with you.chay |  play_arrow | A cute, girlish sense of artistry... |
| 100 | Please forget it.Yorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s calm masterpiece “Please Forget” |