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

together; along with; bothWANIMA26rank/position

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.

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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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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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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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Ryo

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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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