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

SUNHoshino Gen16rank/position

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino is a singer-songwriter who enjoys wide popularity for his broad musical range, from stylish tracks rooted in R&B and neo-soul to catchy, pop-leaning songs.

He has many classics, but the one I especially recommend for men with particularly low voices is SUN.

This piece sits in an average vocal range of mid1 D# to hi A.

While the arrangement highlights the lower register typical of Hoshino’s vocal quality, the hi A may feel slightly low as a ceiling for men with deep voices, so consider lowering the key with that note as your reference point.

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Ryo

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Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE17rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Bitter Vacation” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is a band with overwhelming support from young people.

Rather than being characterized by highly original musicality, their hallmark is an approachable sound that prioritizes catchiness, and they’ve released many hit songs to date.

However, despite their catchiness, Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s songs tend to be extremely difficult to perform.

That’s why we recommend Bitter Vacation.

With a range of mid1 C# to hi A, it’s on the narrower side for a Mrs.

GREEN APPLE song, so you shouldn’t struggle too much in terms of vocal production.

That said, the overall key is on the higher side, so transposing is essential.

As for crowd-pleasing impact, it’s outstanding—definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN18rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

This song, themed around a “broom star” (comet), beautifully portrays the fleeting nature of youth and the hope within it.

Released in February 2002, it was also used as an insert song in a drama of the same name.

It’s characterized by its driving melody and lyrics that delicately depict the joys and pains that come with growing up.

It’s a staple at BUMP OF CHICKEN’s live shows.

If you sing it at karaoke, it will surely resonate with those around you.

Singing it with someone you like might be a nice way to affirm each other’s feelings.

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya19rank/position

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

A refreshing yet heartrending song themed around farewells in youth.

Released in July 2023, it was selected as the opening theme for a popular anime.

Incorporating motifs like a school chime, it evokes the everyday life of students.

Its nostalgic atmosphere and lyrics that portray complex emotions—love, friendship, regret, and inner conflict—will resonate with adults who feel a fond longing for their school days.

The song received high acclaim, ranking No.

2 on several Billboard JAPAN weekly charts.

For high school students, it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when sung at karaoke.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP20rank/position

SMAP – The Only Flower in the World

At this point, the song itself needs no introduction.

Released in March 2003 as SMAP’s 35th single, it has since inspired many cover versions, including a self-cover by Noriyuki Makihara, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music.

If you’re a high school student, there’s a good chance you’ve sung it at a school choir competition.

Perhaps because it was originally written for SMAP, it features a very gentle, easy-to-sing melody—one that I believe is approachable for just about anyone.

Please select this song and let each of your own “flowers of song” bloom!

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Kei Takahata

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