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

User ManualNishino Kana36rank/position

Kana Nishino “Torisetsu” MV Full

Kana Nishino’s “Torisetsu” is a unique love song that likens me, the person, to an instruction manual.

I felt it’s a song that seems like it existed before, yet didn’t! Aside from the chorus, it’s more spoken than sung, so even those who are tone-deaf can enjoy it without worrying much about the melody line.

However, because there are a lot of words, where you breathe and where you break the phrases is important.

It might be good to sing as if you’re actually talking to someone! If you sing with no expression, your vocal placement drops into your throat and becomes straining, so try raising your eyebrows and bringing your vocal placement up to eyebrow level.

Aim to sing as lightly as possible.

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Kubota Mami

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Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO37rank/position

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

This is a song released in 2017 that was used in an NTT Docomo commercial.

The intro through to the lead-up to the chorus might not ring a bell at all, but once the chorus hits, most people will probably think, “I’ve heard this!” The overall vocal range is G3–D5, so most women should be able to sing it without changing the key.

Also, since it features a band × brass band arrangement, the song has a very light, upbeat feel that makes it easy to get into the rhythm! I think it would be plenty of fun and a real crowd-pleaser at karaoke, too.

That said, the chorus is longer than you might expect, so you’ll need some stamina, and there’s a risk it could start to feel repetitive.

It might be good to split the chorus into two big parts—front half and back half—so you can add contrast and keep things engaging!

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Kubota Mami

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Kira Kira / Mosawo. [Music Video]

A one-sided love song featuring lyrics from a woman’s perspective and Mosa-o’s gentle singing voice.

For karaoke, the range is relatively narrow and easy to sing, making it a song where you can focus on expressiveness.

The overall vocal range is E3 to A#4, which is comfortable to handle, and there isn’t much falsetto.

It’s recommended to sing clearly with a chest-voice focus.

There are occasional unique rhythms, so it’s important to thoroughly go over the melody line.

Also, the key modulates in the final chorus and the pitch goes up, so rather than forcing chest voice, skillfully switching to falsetto is a good tip for hitting the notes accurately!

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Kubota Mami

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Unfit to be a loverKoresawa39rank/position

Koresawa “Unqualified as a Lover” [Music Video]

Koresawa’s Answer Song to the heartbreakingly poignant “Tabako,” titled “Koibito Shikkaku,” is told from a male perspective.

I imagine many high school students became fans of her after discovering her through “Tabako.” It’s so achingly sad—the regrets of a man who couldn’t bring himself to be honest are portrayed so vividly.

Although it’s in a female key, I think it would still sound wonderful if men lowered the key and sang it, too.

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Hane Keisuke

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HabitSEKAI NO OWARI40rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI「Habit」

What still remains fresh in our memory thanks to SEKAI NO OWARI winning the Japan Record Award is “Habit.” This song has two major appeals.

The first is its lyrics, which touch on the essence of human nature.

While the content is somewhat dark, it ultimately affirms each person’s existence and gives you a gentle push forward.

The second is the satisfying rhymes.

The rhyming is quite intricate, so try singing it with an awareness of the flow.

The tempo itself is mid-range, so you’ll be fine as long as you pronounce everything calmly.

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yamamoto

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From Me to Youflumpool41rank/position

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

A classic flumpool song that captures the sweet and bittersweet feelings of youthful love.

Released in September 2010, it was chosen as the theme song for the popular film “Kimi ni Todoke,” starring Mikako Tabe.

It resonates with the desire to convey your feelings straightforwardly to someone important.

The chorus line “Todoke” (“Reach”) is especially memorable and guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session! It’s the perfect track for a high school boy who wants to confess his feelings to his crush.

flumpool’s songs are also hugely popular with women, so if you can sing it coolly, your charm factor is sure to go up.

Highly recommended for adults who want to reminisce about their youthful romances, too!

Girls’ RuleNogizaka 4642rank/position

Nogizaka46 'Girls' Rule' Short Ver.

Many idol songs speak for girls’ feelings, and they really hype up the room when you sing them at karaoke.

This track, “Girls’ Rule,” was released in 2013 as Nogizaka46’s sixth single, with Mai Shiraishi as the center.

It’s packed with the everyday life and emotions unique to junior and senior high school girls, making it a cute, high-energy song.

It’s not just fun to sing solo—it’s a number that gets everyone excited when you sing and dance together.

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utatane

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