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

I love youback number66rank/position

back number – I Love You

It’s the sixth digital single by the Japanese rock band back number, released in April 2022.

In addition to being used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Soar High!” (Maiagare!), it also appears to have been selected as the entrance march for the 95th Memorial National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in 2023, making it a perfect recommendation for high school students.

Personally, I’m a bit curious how this relatively gentle, bittersweet song will be arranged as a march.

The melody itself and the way the lyrics ride on it are very straightforward, so I feel it’s relatively easy to aim for a high karaoke score.

There are parts in the chorus where you need to switch to falsetto for the high notes, so if that’s not your strong suit, try lowering the key of the backing track.

If you sing it in the original key, practice so you can switch registers smoothly.

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Kei Takahata

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Blue JeansHANA67rank/position

HANA / Blue Jeans -Music Video-

It’s a mid-tempo ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of being in love and the down-to-earth longing to see the person you like.

The lyrics cleverly and stylishly overlay complicated feelings of love onto worn-in jeans and sneakers.

It portrays the emotions of nights when you feel insecure and lack confidence—something many high school students will surely relate to.

The song is by HANA, a girl group born from an audition program, and it was released as their second single in July 2025.

Their debut track, ROSE, even hit No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100, showing no signs of their momentum slowing down.

This release also features a collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL, and its visuals drew considerable attention.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to on your way to school or on nights when you’re feeling a bit sentimental.

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi68rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

Kazuyoshi Saito’s song is a gently tender and captivating ballad.

Released in December 1997, it has become a popular track covered by many artists.

The lyrics portray a protagonist who, usually too shy to say words of love, conveys them honestly through song.

If you also find it hard to express your feelings to someone you like, singing this song might just make you look cool.

There are cover versions by various artists, including Bank Band, so it could be fun to find an arrangement that suits you.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK69rank/position

[HD] ONE OK ROCK – Perfect Sense Dreamer “Mighty Long Fall at Yokohama Stadium” LIVE

It’s a well-known hit by ONE OK ROCK, a rock band that represents Japan and enjoys overwhelming popularity among teens and people in their twenties.

Taka’s high-quality vocals—mixing English—and his high tones might be tough to pull off unless you’re in your student years.

True to the band’s style, the lyrics are about chasing your dreams and never giving up until you grab them, giving you the power to push forward.

It’s a perfect song for high school students brimming with dreams!

I love youuu!HoneyWorks feat. chū-tan70rank/position

Sukicchu-no! feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks

The classic song “Sukicchuu no!” by HoneyWorks and Chuutan.

Compared to the previous work “Kawaikute Gomen,” the coyness is toned down, but femininity is brought to the forefront.

Contrary to its pop impression, the range sits around mid2B to hiD, so it isn’t particularly low.

However, since the overall range is on the higher side, key adjustments will be necessary in most cases.

It’s a song that tends to be well-received by men, so if you’re a high school girl, consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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