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

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN29rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

This was BUMP OF CHICKEN’s second single, released in March 2001.

Considering the release year, for junior high schoolers it’s a song that came out before you were born! Maybe your mom and dad loved this track when they were young.

Even so, it doesn’t feel dated at all—it’s a super cool guitar rock tune.

If you sing it stylishly at family karaoke and score high, your parents might be thrilled.

As a song, there aren’t any particularly difficult parts to sing, so give it a try and perform it coolly!

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Kei Takahata

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I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder30rank/position

Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You (Music Video)

Stevie Wonder was one of the artists who energized the new soul scene in the 1970s.

While contemporaries like Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, and Curtis Mayfield sadly passed away early, he continues to be active even today.

Because of that, many middle school students likely know who Stevie Wonder is.

A song of his I especially recommend is “I Just Called To Say I Love You.” Black music can be challenging, and this track also features some difficult vocal improvisations, but if you’re just aiming to hit the notes, it doesn’t require a particularly high range, so I think it’s quite singable.

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Just The Way You AreBruno Mars31rank/position

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars, a genius who effortlessly commands pop and R&B.

This is one of his signature songs and a hugely popular choice for wedding background music.

Its charm lies, above all, in the lyrics that unabashedly and straightforwardly lavish praise on the one you love.

Just listening to it makes you feel happy.

Released in July 2010 as his solo debut single and included on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, this track also won at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

With piano at its core and an easy-to-remember melody, it’s very approachable to try.

If you sing it when expressing your feelings to someone special, it’s sure to be a hit!

fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi32rank/position

DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu 'Uchiage Hanabi' MUSIC VIDEO

This is a collaboration song by Kenshi Yonezu, who has now become a national music icon, and the popular female singer DAOKO.

The male and female parts have different ranges, so it’s perfect for a duet.

Some talented singers might even be able to perform both parts on their own, so if you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a try.

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

This is the ending theme of the smash-hit drama “We Married as a Job,” starring Yui Aragaki.

The “Koi Dance” featured in the drama and on video sites became a hot topic, with many celebrities and creators joining in.

It’s bright and easy to sing, so even those who aren’t confident singers can have a great time.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI34rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s fourth major-label single, released in May 2013.

The vocalist, Fukase, has a boyish, slightly high-pitched voice, so this might be a perfect choice for junior high school students aiming for high scores.

At the beginning of the song, the original recording uses a deliberately strong pitch-correction effect for a very processed sound, but don’t worry about that—just sing it normally.

If you’re not aiming for a high score, trying to imitate that effect could be fun too (lol)! There’s a slightly high note at the end of the chorus, and if possible, singing it in a resonant chest voice without switching to falsetto will make it sound even better.

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Spot the differenceSuda Masaki35rank/position

Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

This is actor-singer Masaki Suda’s first digital single, released in May 2019.

When it comes to songs by actors, people often think of them as a side gig to acting, but that’s not the case with Masaki Suda! His vocal ability rivals that of full-time singers, and he delivers this somewhat mellow track with complete expressiveness.

The way he switches between falsetto and high chest voice in the chorus is downright goosebump-inducing.

That’s why finally nailing this song feels incredibly rewarding—so if you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a try.

To achieve gentle high tones like Suda’s, you might need formal vocal training, though…

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Kei Takahata

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