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

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA51rank/position

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

It features a powerful rock sound and LiSA’s clear, crystalline vocals.

The lyrics portray the courage to face hardship and find hope amid battle, filled with a positive message that even elementary school students can relate to.

With a simple, easy-to-remember melody line and lyrics that express emotion straightforwardly, it’s beloved as a karaoke staple.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba from April 2019, it was also performed spectacularly at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2020.

Its singable vocal range and simple melody make it perfect for music classes and school events.

It’s also recommended for when you want to get excited with friends at karaoke or sing together with everyone.

Black ChristmasAfter the Rain [soraru×mafumafu]52rank/position

[MV] Black Christmas / After the Rain [Soraru × Mafumafu]

After the Rain, one of the most popular vocalist duos, is a unit formed by Soraru and Mafumafu.

Their song “Black Christmas” is a Christmas tune with a somewhat dark atmosphere.

It has a unique charm that sets it apart from the many happy Christmas songs out there.

With semitone-moving melodic lines that make pitching tricky and a relatively high vocal range, it might be a bit challenging.

Definitely give it a try and sing it at karaoke!

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Hamada Takuya

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IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI53rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI “Illumination”

“Illumination” is the second digital single released by SEKAI NO OWARI in 2018.

It was written as the theme song for the TV drama Legal V: Former Lawyer Shoko Takanashi, starring Ryoko Yonekura.

The lyrics evoke images of the colors green and red, as well as snow, and the title of the song makes it perfect for Christmas.

The rhythm, based on triplets, might take some getting used to, but the catchy melody is easy to remember and makes it a great choice for karaoke!

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Hamada Takuya

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cocoaAAA54rank/position

AAA / “Cocoa” Music Video

This is the song “Cocoa” by the very popular group AAA.

It’s a sweet and very cute tune! Pay attention to the opening melody.

The timing is a bit complex, but if you really listen to the track, you should be able to learn it.

Also, be sure to grasp the subtle nuances of how to sing the chorus melody and the parts where you use falsetto.

It will help you develop your expressiveness!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Bridge of Gloryyuzu55rank/position

Yuzu - Eikou no Kakihashi (Glory Bridge)

It was used as NHK’s official theme song for the Athens Olympics, cheering on athletes active on the world stage through music.

It’s one of Yuzu’s signature songs.

Yujin Kitagawa’s powerful vocals and the straightforward lyrics make it a song that gives you energy and courage.

It also drew attention when it was performed with students from across the country on the Kouhaku Uta Gassen.