[For Women] Sing challenging songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight!

If you’re blessed with a singing voice you’re proud of, you’ll want to make the most of it and show it off to friends and everyone around you, right? In this special feature, we’ve collected challenging songs recommended for women like you.

Even when we say “songs that are hard to sing,” the difficult points vary: some demand a very wide vocal range, while others require delicate expressiveness, and so on.

Each song’s article includes notes on what makes it challenging and tips on how to sing it well, so be sure to use this as a guide and show off your wonderful voice to the fullest!

Playlist

[For Women] Sing challenging songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I can’t be rightzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Theme song of the live-action film 'The Promised Neverland'
2	AdrenaYOASOBI		Anime theme song: pay attention to rhythm and vocals
3	Into The LightMISIA		MISIA's 'INTO THE LIGHT' is fire.
4	promiseHirose Kōmi		The classic winter song “Promise” is characterized by its high notes.
5	Fiancé-kkyunano		The anime songs from Ranma 1/2 are memorable.
6	danceAdo		The appeal of music featured on the NHK Vocaloid producer program
7	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A huge hit on TikTok—watch the high notes when you sing!
8	Heralding springyama		yama's 'Haru wo Tsugeru' is a difficult song
9	unfinishedieiri reo		Vocal techniques for theme songs of Fuji TV network dramas
10	Dear…Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s song “Dear…” used in a commercial; wide vocal range and easy to sing
11	bye byeAYANE		A ballad × R&B with a narrower vocal range, focused on rhythm.
12	GO! GO! MANIACHōkago Tī Taimu		The popular K-ON!! song “GO! GO! MANIAC”
13	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		A rock song that moved audiences on a soccer program
14	DISCOTHEQUEMizuki Nana		Song from the anime “Rosario + Vampire”
15	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		A long-distance love song, expressed in Osaka dialect
16	AWAKEHoshimachi Suisei		A high-vocal-performance song introduction of Suisei Hoshimachi’s “AWAKE”
17	CRAZZZYAooo		NOMELON NOLEMON Tsumiki-san’s streamed songs
18	beautiful womanchanmina		CHANMINA “Bijin” is a difficult voice
19	A world where the sun does not riseAimer		The Demon Slayer theme song features emotionally charged vocals with high difficulty.
20	Fighting My WayHatsuboshi Gakuen, Giga, Hanami Saki		Gakumasu Hanami Saki’s complex high-speed solo song
21	the worst communitytuki.		A song expressing tuki.’s social critique
22	vivariumAdo		Ado’s new song portrays a struggle between self-denial and light
23	Medianochezutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Distribution release of Zutomayo’s difficult track “Medianoche”
24	BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei		Hoshimachi Suisei's Bibideba is trending
25	Utakata LullabyAdo		The captivating rap song from the movie “ONE PIECE”
26	TAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.'s TAIDADA has a difficult mixed voice
27	Become a flowerRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “The Apothecary Diaries” theme song
28	Feel fine!Kuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s “Feel fine!” – a light, catchy classic
29	UNDEADYOASOBI		Representative song “UNDEAD” by the popular music duo YOASOBI
30	Episode XAdo		Ado’s new song brings together a diverse range of vocal expressions
31	chantAdo		Ado’s 18th single, a USJ collaboration song
32	terminusmafumafu		Mafumafu's singing voice has a wide vocal range.
33	idolYOASOBI		OSHI NO KO opening theme, characterized by its inorganic, emotionless vocals
34	hyururira-pappatuki.		tuki.'s Japanese-style song “Hyururira Pappa” is difficult.
35	I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei		Beware of the difficult, fast rhythms in anime songs!
36	Your wish makes the world shine.MISIA		MISIA's 52nd digital single
37	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika, the opening theme song for the anime Frieren
38	ObsoletemeatSatsuki		Vocaloid producer Satsuki releases a new song that emphasizes the high vocal range
39	HEART BEATYOASOBI		YOASOBI's 22nd release, a difficult vocal song
40	Anytime Anywheremilet		Vocal commentary on milet’s digital-only single
41	unravelAdo		Ado’s rendition of “unravel” is a high-pitched, difficult song
42	To whom it may concern in the Emotional DepartmentREOL		I recommend Reol’s challenging song “Kanjo Onchu” (To Whom It May Concern: Emotions).
43	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s 20th single, the Demon Slayer opening theme
44	monotoneYOASOBI		Monotone, wide vocal range, difficult low and high notes
45	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Signature songs by Superfly; be careful with the high register
46	Miko of the Flood DragonOnmyoza		Onmyo-za, a Japanese-style metal band, captivates with high-pitched vocals and a traditional Japanese flair.
47	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s drama theme song becomes a long-running hit
48	HeroYOASOBI		YOASOBI's new song requires strong vocal ability
49	Biscuitchanmina		Practicing mixed voice with Chanmina’s “Biscuit”
50	tuki.bansanka		tuki.’s song and their mature singing voice are astonishing
51	a hair’s breadthUru		Uru’s Hell’s Paradise ending theme, a beautiful ballad
52	ChocolakatabraAdo		Introduction to Ado’s challenging song “Chocolat Catabra”
53	LetterUru		Theme song of the film “Yukikaze,” Uru’s delicate falsetto piece
54	Fu re te Fu re ruTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		Singing of TK’s famous song “Fu re te Fu re ru”
55	My sincere heartAina ji Endo		Introduction to Aina the End’s high-difficulty songs
56	unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		“unravel” is a high-difficulty Japanese rock song.
57	I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon		The appeal of Aimyon’s vocal ability and vocal range
58	No.5LANA		LANA’s new song “No.5” features advanced vocal techniques
59	RISENEMOPHILA		Introduction to NEMOPHILA's song RISE
60	Imo-rai Imotuki.		tuki. is doing a ballad for the new song
61	IYKYKXG		XG’s high-difficulty vocals and rap
62	LOVE NEVER DIESMISIA		MISIA’s new song features a powerful and resonant vocal that is captivating.
63	moon bathingYorushika		Yorushika’s new song: the key is capturing a bright vocal tone.
64	Bluermilet		milet “Bluer” has a Western pop/foreign-music vibe
65	I am a cat’s eye.Shiina Ringo		Shiina Ringo 25th Anniversary Debut Commemorative Single
66	Pink BlueRyokushokushakai		Pink and blue are high difficulty.
67	The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza		Onmyo-Za’s 2005 single, the theme song of Basilisk
68	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Introduction to LiSA's Demon Slayer opening theme
69	Six Trillion Years and an Overnight Storykemu		A challenging Vocaloid song with a Japanese-style flavor and a fast tempo
70	rock starAdo		Ado releases a hard rock song influenced by Ringo Sheena
71	ROSEHANA		The seven-member group HANA, meeting global standards, is attracting major attention.
72	Before putting on the dressJiLL-Decoy association		A Jiluca neo-soul song with difficult key changes and rhythms
73	guidelinesUru		Uru’s digital-only single, the theme song for the Monday 9 PM drama
74	Charlesbarūn		“Charles” is a classic Vocaloid song with challenging high notes.
75	DIGNITYAdo		Ado’s new song: film theme; vocal performance fidelity is key
76	Saviortsukuyomi		Tsukuyomi’s 13th work: a complex vocal track
77	sad to sayJASMINE		The song “sad to say” by JASMINE has a high level of vocal difficulty.
78	AshesSuperfly		Superfly's new song, the drama's theme song
79	About meSuperfly		Cover of “Boku no Koto” by Superfly draws attention
80	that bandkessoku bando		Let's learn Kessoku Band's challenging song 'Ano Band'
81	RE RESCUEREOL		Reol's difficult song RE RESCUE
82	That’s My BabyRIRI		RIRI’s advanced vocal techniques
83	MHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s 20th single, dynamics are important
84	impulseNoda Megumi		Emi Noda, captivating songs by a J-pop singer
85	Runiri		iri's neo-soul/house hybrid track is a masterpiece
86	Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		High-range songs, sing in falsetto, and pay attention to breathing and core engagement.
87	If you call it loveUru		Uru’s singing voice is delicate, and diaphragmatic breathing is important.
88	filamentUru		The harmony between Uru's singing voice and the performance is moving.
89	PLAYERSYOASOBI		PS 30th anniversary song, a track brimming with the charm of YOASOBI
90	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s poignant love song that resonates with the heart
91	ifNishino Kana		“If” is an inspiring song and a memory of overcoming falsetto.
92	Can I come see you by cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		The charm of Zutomayo lies in ACA-ne’s singing voice.
93	Rising HopeLiSA		LiSA’s “Rising Hope” is a fast song that’s hard to sing.
94	Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		It's a difficult song that you can have fun singing!
95	This gameSuzuki Konomi		Konomi Suzuki's singing is captivating for its high notes.
96	So AddictiveWashio Reina		Reina Washio’s highly challenging jazzy track
97	Watch me!YOASOBI		Let's have fun singing ikura's song—watch out for the high notes!
98	Answer keyŌmori Motoki		Switching between high notes and chest voice in Motoki Omori’s solo song
99	IS THIS LOVEXG		XG became the first Japanese act to perform at Coachella and made waves with their English-language songs.
100	LaughobiaMINAKEKKE		MINAKEKKE's new song showcases diverse musicality
101	Like, dislikefantomu shiitaa		An idol produced by Ado with powerful vocal ability
102	MY LIFELANA		Recommended: LANA’s R&B track “MY LIFE”
103	chimeraPorukadotto Sutingurei		Polkadot Stingray’s song “Chimera” is centered on falsetto.
104	ResonantiaAimer		Introducing songs from Aimer’s album
105	ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA		A LiSA and Stray Kids collaboration track with a relatively high difficulty
106	loveUru		Wacci’s heartbreak song “Koi,” a track that resonates with the heart
107	Living My Lifemilet		milet’s 10th digital-only release, released in July 2023
108	Shooting starieiri reo		Leo Ieiri’s digital-only single
109	ALL MY TRUE LOVESPEED		SPEED’s 8th single, released in October 1998
110	TipTapShimizu Miisa		Introducing the appeal of Miisa Shimizu’s song “TipTap”
111	Akatsuki SakuraGARNiDELiA		GARNiDELiA’s commemorative song for Onmyoji—an overwhelming masterpiece!
112	LOVE or HATE?Maeshima Mayu		Mayu Maeshima’s technically demanding anime opening theme
113	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco November 1997 major second single
114	Cabo da RocaDAZBEE		A work that requires fundamental singing ability
115	ShakeDOUBLE		DOUBLE’s masterpiece R&B track “Shake”
116	Starry NightYuka		Yu-kaoru’s digital-only single, drama theme song
117	sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s debut song, with a wide vocal range and high difficulty
118	Faster than meiri		Advanced vocal techniques are required for iri’s songs.