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

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GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN’s “Kiseki,” which became a huge hit as the theme song for the drama ROOKIES, is a classic that sings about cherishing the encounter with someone you love.

With down-to-earth lyrics, it’s a song that junior high school students can easily relate to! The rhythm is simple overall, so it’s recommended for those who aren’t confident in their sense of rhythm.

There’s a bit of rap in the latter half, but since it mostly repeats the same rhythmic pattern, it should be easy to memorize! If you’re worried, you can sing it together with friends!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyon is a female singer-songwriter whose nostalgic sound, evocative of 1970s folk music, has made her enormously popular, especially among younger listeners.

She has many hit songs, but among them, the one that’s particularly easy to score high with at karaoke is “Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa” (“On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall”).

Compared to her other tracks, this one has fewer acoustic elements, but as always, the vocal line places just one vowel on each pitch, making it very easy to sing.

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Ryo

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Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

Kenshi Yonezu’s new song “Azalea.” While Yonezu’s works often span wide vocal ranges due to his broad musicality, this track is comparatively contained within a narrower range.

It maintains a consistently downbeat feel throughout, with no abrupt pitch jumps from the verse to the chorus.

However, there is one spot in the final chorus that uses falsetto, so watch out for that.

Aside from that, there are no tricky sections, making it an easy song to sing.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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[Japanese Translation] GAYLE “abcdefu” [Official]

Singer-songwriter GAYLE has gained immense popularity among listeners worldwide through TikTok.

For many junior high school students, TikTok is now an essential social media platform, and plenty of people have probably heard her songs.

The track that propelled her to fame is “abcdefu.” This song, an alternative rock piece with strong power-pop elements, packs a serious punch.

Because of that, many might assume it demands a high level of vocal ability.

Despite its punchy melody, the chorus stays in the mid-range, so the vocal difficulty is actually quite low.

For middle schoolers going through voice changes, a slightly husky tone can make the performance even more compelling.

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Ryo

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WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

WANIMA is a three-piece band from Kumamoto! When it comes to their signature songs, it’s got to be this one.

The lyrics are uplifting, and combined with the pop melody, it’s the number one song to boost your spirits.

If someone picks it at karaoke, everyone will belt it out together.

Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number27rank/position

Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal

Back number is a band that enjoys immense popularity, especially among young people.

Takane no Hanako-san is one of their signature songs.

Its songwriting is fairly orthodox, so even those who don’t know it should still be able to enjoy it.

There are parts that use falsetto, which is nice for those who can hit those notes.

Some of the pitches are a bit high, which might actually make it easier for middle schoolers to sing.

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[BOOTLEG] Uchiage Hanabi Kenshi Yonezu

Regarding the duet song Uchiage Hanabi with DAOKO, this time I’ll introduce Kenshi Yonezu’s solo version! The overall vocal range sits at a relatively calm C3–A4, showcasing Yonezu’s characteristically gentle, tender tone throughout.

In fact, pitch tends to become less stable in the lower notes than the higher ones, so it’s important to pay close attention to the very beginning of each phrase.

If your breathing is shallow, it becomes harder to produce sound, so focus on taking deep breaths.

To nail the pitch, it also helps to lift your facial muscles.

Rather than lifting them while singing, raise them as you inhale and keep them engaged as you phonate.

Since the song is relaxed, there’s ample time for breaths, so don’t forget to take one each time.

Also, because it sits in the midrange, make sure to project your voice forward so it doesn’t get muffled!

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Kubota Mami

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