[High School Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026]

AzaleaYonezu Kenshi51rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

Kenshi Yonezu is a nationally beloved singer-songwriter admired by a wide range of generations, from high school students to working adults.

He has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend for karaoke is his new track, Azalea.

It has an overall downbeat vibe, and accordingly the vocal line is kept calm and restrained.

The falsetto in the final chorus is the tricky part, so if you find it difficult, use that section as your benchmark and lower the key to adjust.

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Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro52rank/position

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

One of Motohiro Hata’s signature songs, “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower).

Released as a single in 2014, it served as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” and is a track loved by people of all ages.

It’s a moving ballad and a popular friendship song—one that will likely captivate everyone if you sing it at karaoke.

Hata’s songs can be quite difficult and you may find some notes hard to reach, but lowering the key a bit makes it feel just right and makes the chorus easier to sing.

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We againSG53rank/position

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.

RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE54rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Romanticism

This track, themed around human emotions and love, was included in Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s single “Romanticism,” released in October 2019.

It carries a positive message about moving on from heartbreak.

Written specifically for Shiseido’s Sea Breeze commercial, the song is notable for its chorus where the drums shift into a country-style beat.

The music video, set on the streets, also drew attention.

It’s a great pick when you want to liven up a karaoke session.

With its upbeat tempo and pleasant rhythm, the chorus in particular features a stirring melody.

If everyone joins in with call-and-response shouts while singing, it’s sure to get even more exciting.

HarukaYOASOBI55rank/position

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

YOASOBI’s famous song “Haruka.” For female students living in the Reiwa era, this piece could be considered a staple graduation song.

True to YOASOBI’s style, it still features drastic pitch shifts, but since there are relatively few syllables set to the main melody, it can be considered easy to sing in terms of wordiness.

However, the vocal range is quite wide—from mid1 G to hi F#—and the highest notes are fairly high, so you need to sing with a clear focus on keeping the pitch accurate.

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