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

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.

loveHoshino Gen33rank/position

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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Silent majorityKeyakizaka4635rank/position

Keyakizaka46 'Silent Majority'

It’s a hit song by the popular idol group Keyakizaka46.

Its dark vibe—unusual for an idol song—is a big draw, and the lyrics are perfect for sensitive middle schoolers.

It works whether sung by boys or girls, so it’s a song you can approach proactively.

It’s also a good idea to learn the dance for a karaoke event.