[High School Students] Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing: Ranking [2026]

rayBUMP OF CHICKEN29rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN「ray」

This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s second digital-only single, released in March 2014.

The song drew attention for its collaboration with Hatsune Miku, but since we’re introducing it as a karaoke pick this time, here’s the standalone band version.

It’s a lively, up-tempo pop-rock track that’s very true to their style, and it should be great fun to sing at karaoke.

There aren’t any particularly difficult parts to sing, so enjoy yourself and blow off some steam! High school students might find a lot of the lyrics especially relatable.

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Kei Takahata

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Racing into the NightYOASOBI30rank/position

YOASOBI “Racing into the Night” Official Music Video

This is the first digital-only single by the Japanese music duo YOASOBI, released in December 2019.

It was written and composed based on Maiya Hoshino’s short story “The Temptation of Thanatos,” which was posted on the novel-sharing site monogatary.com.

The track features an upbeat, pleasant dance rhythm.

In the original recording, the pitch and timing are likely edited with considerable precision, so recreating that in live karaoke singing might be a bit challenging.

Don’t worry too much about that—just enjoy singing it! Of course, trying to mimic those details live could be fun too.

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Kei Takahata

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New Treasure IslandSakanakushon31rank/position

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

Sakanaction has many crowd-pleasing signature songs, and “Shin Takara-jima” is definitely one of them.

Released as a single in 2015, it’s also famous for its entertaining music video.

Maybe thanks to the MV, it’s a track that makes you want to sway in small motions and step side to side when you hear it.

It’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke, too! Everyone listening will find themselves stepping along.

It’s a fun song that keeps the energy high from start to finish without letting up.

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utatane

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Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS32rank/position

RADWIMPS – Suzume feat. Toaka [Official Lyric Video]

RADWIMPS’s “Suzume feat.

Toaka,” which gained popularity as the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s film Suzume, brought Toaka nationwide recognition through this track.

Because of Toaka’s clear, pure vocals, the song can seem difficult, but that’s not really the case.

There are no parts that require belting or hitting very high notes, so it’s actually easy to sing.

If you find the highest pitch you can produce most comfortably and adjust the key accordingly, anyone can sing it with the same delicate, ephemeral feel as the original.

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Ryo

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dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo33rank/position

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

Released in 2004, this signature song by Yo Hitoto is also well known for being covered by actress Yui Aragaki.

In 2010, a film themed around this song was released.

It also drew attention for ranking among the most-sung karaoke songs of the Heisei era.

A beloved classic across generations, it’s a song that can be sung by anyone, regardless of gender.

Teenager ForeverKing Gnu34rank/position

King Gnu – Teenager Forever

A song that eternally engraves the sparkle of youth in our hearts was released in January 2020.

Included on the album “CEREMONY,” this track was also featured in a commercial for Sony’s wireless headphones/Walkman.

The song celebrates the small joys of everyday life, the pursuit of dreams, and the importance of embracing your true, natural beauty.

It portrays the feelings of struggling with the gap between ideals and reality, while wishing to draw closer to the person you once dreamed of becoming.

The music video, which offers a glimpse into the private lives of each King Gnu member, also generated buzz.

Be sure to belt it out with power at karaoke with friends or a significant other.

A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko35rank/position

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

Released in 1995, this iconic song—famous as the theme for the popular anime Neon Genesis Evangelion—has remained a long-running hit.

Its unforgettable melody and philosophically unique lyrics leave a strong impression.

Because the anime has been beloved for so long, the song is well-known across a wide range of ages and is a karaoke staple that anyone can sing and get excited about.