Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation: Teens [2026]

Shape of YouEd Sheeran71rank/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.

loveHoshino Gen72rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

A singer-songwriter who continues to broaden his activities with his multifaceted talents in music, acting, and writing—Gen Hoshino’s ninth single.

Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu” (We Married as a Job), its catchy melody and dance performance became a social phenomenon, making it a song that virtually every teenage girl knows.

The leaps in the melody and its fast pace may make it feel difficult, but because it’s catchy and easy to remember, you’ll be able to sing it with practice.

It’s a highly recommended number that everyone can get excited about at karaoke, especially when paired with the dance.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

glittering; glaring; dazzling; blingy (onomatopoeia for something shining intensely)Ado73rank/position

[Ado] Gira Gira

The overall vocal range is F#3–D#5.

The high notes are sung in falsetto, so you don’t need to belt them.

The song has a vibe that shines with “drive × a dark worldview,” and it might be easy for male singers too! It’s popular in vocal training for all genders.

You don’t really need many vocal techniques for this one.

If you apply steady pressure and sing with a stronger delivery throughout, it’ll sound cool.

Since a bouncy rhythm appears in the chorus, it’s recommended to bring your hands in front of your chest and rotate them forward as you sing—this makes it easier to lock into the rhythm.

Make sure to nail the timing on those bouncy sections!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Kubota Mami

Report a problem

You don’t listen to rock.aimyon74rank/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.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

yamamoto

Report a problem

I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo75rank/position

Atarayo - Forgetting You, the Quiet One in October (Music Video)

It went viral on social media, and the YouTube views have surpassed 50 million.

Released on YouTube in November 2020, it’s the first original song by this four-member band.

It has an unusual structure that starts with spoken lines, making it easy to get emotionally engaged, and it seems like a song beginners can convey with that same momentum.

Although the song features a variety of melodies, none of them are particularly difficult, so you can simply enjoy the music while memorizing it.

Since the harmony parts are quite prominent in most of the melodies, try repeatedly listening to the main melody so you won’t get thrown off.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Kubota Mami

Report a problem

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell76rank/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!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Yoimachi Jēn

Report a problem

Fanfaresumika77rank/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.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ryo

Report a problem