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

LOVE iswanuka56rank/position

LOVE is / Wanuka [Music Video]

Wanudka, a singer-songwriter who gained popularity on social media and YouTube, is now supported by teens in middle and high school.

With a clean, approachable vocal tone and musical style, his songs tend to appeal to everyone, so many middle schoolers likely enjoy his music as well.

Among his tracks, the one that’s especially easy to score high with at karaoke is LOVE is.

It’s a song that softens the kind of melodic lines Sambomaster excels at.

There aren’t many high parts and you don’t need to belt, so it’s very easy to sing.

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Ryo

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Future IslandMori Calliope57rank/position

[Performance Video] Future Island ~Future Island~ / Mori Calliope (Official Theme Song for ONE PIECE Volume 106)

Sung by the popular VTuber Mori Calliope, this track drew major attention as it was released as the theme song for the manga version of ONE PIECE.

Set on the futuristic island of Egghead, the work focuses on the brilliant scientist Vegapunk’s groundbreaking ideas and technological revolution.

The song is distinguished by Mori Calliope’s clear, expansive vocals and its catchy melody.

Released in July 2023, it debuted at a special live performance on Shinjuku’s Yunika Vision.

Because the vocal range isn’t very wide, it’s a perfect pick for middle schoolers to enjoy at karaoke.

If you pay attention to accurate pitch and rhythm, you can aim for a high score.

Fly awayPEDRO58rank/position

PEDRO / Fly Away [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This is a song by PEDRO, the solo project that Ayuni D started in 2018, paused once, and later resumed.

I’ve heard she writes the songs herself, and the tempo is just right for karaoke, with a calm melody.

It seems like something you can sing while taking your time to control your breathing.

Her singing style is a bit lisped, but if you try too hard to replicate that, it might make it difficult to stay on pitch.

Aim for Ayuni’s clear, translucent tone when you sing.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson59rank/position

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

Since its release, this smash hit has become almost unavoidable at events where young people gather.

Even if the song is difficult to sing, its upbeat vibe makes it easy for everyone to get hyped together at karaoke.

It’s familiar even to middle schoolers, who hear it in commercials and various other contexts.

RoarKaty Perry60rank/position

Katy Perry – Roar

A standout track with a powerful message and driving tempo.

Its lyrics boost self-esteem and draw out your inner strength, paired with a catchy chorus.

Released in August 2013, it became a massive hit, selling over 9.9 million units worldwide.

It’s included on Katy Perry’s fourth album, Prism.

The music video on YouTube has racked up over 3 billion views.

With its straightforward rhythm and repeated phrases, it’s perfect for karaoke.

Even those not confident in English can enjoy singing it in a fun, phonetic “katakana-style” way.