Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation: Teens [2026]

breakfasMrs. GREEN APPLE71rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「breakfast」Official Music Video

Let me introduce a perfect song to kick off a refreshing morning.

This track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was released for streaming in June 2025 and became widely known as the theme song for Fuji TV’s information program “Sun! Shine.” It’s also included on their 10th-anniversary album, “10.” While it’s a dance number that showcases Motoki Omori’s shining high-tone vocals, its range is ideal for women to practice switching between chest voice and falsetto.

Rather than focusing on fine techniques, it’s important to start by moving your body and getting into the rhythm.

If you sing while feeling the positive, forward-looking energy in the lyrics, the karaoke vibe will instantly brighten.

Try it when you’re feeling a bit down or in a situation where everyone wants to get pumped up!

Fanfaresumika72rank/position

sumika / Fanfare [Music Video]

Sumika is a rock band known for their catchy sound that blends J-pop and rock.

The vocalist, Kenta Kataoka, has a notably rich, full-bodied voice—something rare among recent artists.

Their song Fanfare is a piece where you can fully savor Kataoka’s mid and low-mid range.

While it’s not a song with a particularly narrow range, it emphasizes the thickness of the mid and low-mid tones, so you can sing it comfortably even if you can’t hit very high notes.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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Team friendsChiba Yūki73rank/position

Yūki Chiba – Team Tomodachi (Official Music Video)

I think today’s middle school students are closer to hip-hop than any generation before them.

Among them, many middle school heads are probably listening to trap music, which leads the times.

What I recommend is Team Tomodachi.

This track is a hit number by Yuki Chiba, aka KOHH, that gained worldwide popularity.

It’s laid back in trap style, so the flow is very simple.

Even those not used to rapping should have no problem performing it.

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Ryo

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Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE74rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Summer Shadow” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s “Natsu no Kage” is popular across generations and has a calm, slightly bittersweet vibe.

It’s the kind of song you’d want to listen to through your earphones on the way home with friends.

Since the range is B2 to A4 and not too wide, those trademark ultra-high notes from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE barely appear.

It may feel a bit low for women, but it’s a relaxing number to sing.

The key points when singing are, of course, the low notes and the switch into falsetto.

The melody starts mostly in the low range and might be hard to produce, but try singing like Omori-san: raise your eyebrows and imagine sending a lot of breath forward toward your eyebrows.

When switching from chest voice to falsetto, you’ll want to keep the resonance in the same place.

Similarly, use plenty of breath and aim to resonate around your eyebrows and head—sing gently and softly with a floating feel, and the transition will be smoother.

Keep that in mind!

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Kubota Mami

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Shape of YouEd Sheeran75rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

The person singing this song is a man named Ed Sheeran.

Believe it or not, it’s said that the person who sparked his popularity in Japan was Chiemi Blouson.

During her huge boom, she announced on TV, “I like Ed Sheeran,” and it seems things took off when she had him appear on the show.

Of course, I’m sure there were many fans even before that.

You don’t listen to rock.aimyon76rank/position

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyong’s signature song, and a karaoke favorite, is “Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai” (“You Don’t Listen to Rock”).

Sung with acoustic guitar, it portrays the struggle between a man and a woman who just can’t see eye to eye.

The lyrics can be taken as a heartbreak song or an unrequited love song.

Overall, it sits in a high, powerful range, so it may take some technique to pull off.

However, because it’s slow-tempo and the melody is fairly steady, it also makes it easier to showcase your vocal ability.

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yamamoto

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The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell77rank/position

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

Now it’s an absolute karaoke classic: “The Story You Don’t Know” by Supercell.

This track, Supercell’s major-label debut single, was chosen as the ending theme when the hugely popular manga Bakemonogatari was adapted into an anime.

It’s a thrilling, adventurous song that gets your heart racing! I especially recommend it if you’re not too familiar with anime yourself but have lots of friends who love it.

It’s guaranteed to hype up the room and earn you some serious respect!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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