[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	AdrenaYOASOBI		Anime theme song: pay attention to rhythm and vocals
2	I can’t be rightzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Theme song of the live-action film 'The Promised Neverland'
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	danceAdo		The appeal of music featured on the NHK Vocaloid producer program
6	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A huge hit on TikTok—watch the high notes when you sing!
7	Fiancé-kkyunano		The anime songs from Ranma 1/2 are memorable.
8	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		A rock song that moved audiences on a soccer program
9	unfinishedieiri reo		Vocal techniques for theme songs of Fuji TV network dramas
10	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		A long-distance love song, expressed in Osaka dialect
11	DISCOTHEQUEMizuki Nana		Song from the anime “Rosario + Vampire”
12	Dear…Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s song “Dear…” used in a commercial; wide vocal range and easy to sing
13	bye byeAYANE		A ballad × R&B with a narrower vocal range, focused on rhythm.
14	GO! GO! MANIACHōkago Tī Taimu		The popular K-ON!! song “GO! GO! MANIAC”
15	Heralding springyama		yama's 'Haru wo Tsugeru' is a difficult song
16	CRAZZZYAooo		NOMELON NOLEMON Tsumiki-san’s streamed songs
17	AWAKEHoshimachi Suisei		Now, the most active VTuber in Japan…
18	A world where the sun does not riseAimer		The Demon Slayer theme song features emotionally charged vocals with high difficulty.
19	beautiful womanchanmina		CHANMINA “Bijin” is a difficult voice
20	Fighting My WayHatsuboshi Gakuen, Giga, Hanami Saki		Gakumasu Hanami Saki’s complex high-speed solo song
21	Feel fine!Kuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s “Feel fine!” – a light, catchy classic
22	terminusmafumafu		Mafumafu's singing voice has a wide vocal range.
23	BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei		Popular VTuber, Suisei Hoshimachi. Li…
24	TAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		With their catchy musical style, they have gained overwhelming support from young people...
25	Utakata LullabyAdo		The captivating rap song from the movie “ONE PIECE”
26	Become a flowerRyokushokushakai		The Japanese pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s 8...
27	UNDEADYOASOBI		Representative song “UNDEAD” by the popular music duo YOASOBI
28	Episode XAdo		Ado’s new song “Episode X.” …
29	hyururira-pappatuki.		tuki.'s Japanese-style song “Hyururira Pappa” is difficult.
30	I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei		Beware of the difficult, fast rhythms in anime songs!
31	Miko of the Flood DragonOnmyoza		Onmyo-za, a Japanese-style metal band, captivates with high-pitched vocals and a traditional Japanese flair.
32	chantAdo		Ado’s 18th digital-only single release...
33	idolYOASOBI		OSHI NO KO opening theme, characterized by its inorganic, emotionless vocals
34	LetterUru		Theme song of the film “Yukikaze,” Uru’s delicate falsetto piece
35	Your wish makes the world shine.MISIA		MISIA's 52nd digital single
36	To whom it may concern in the Emotional DepartmentREOL		A sharp mix of rock and electronic music...
37	Fu re te Fu re ruTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		Singing of TK’s famous song “Fu re te Fu re ru”
38	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika, the opening theme song for the anime Frieren
39	monotoneYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s famous song “Monotone.” YOA…
40	unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		“unravel” is a high-difficulty Japanese rock song.
41	ObsoletemeatSatsuki		A Vocaloid that boasts overwhelming authority in the realm of high tones…
42	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Signature songs by Superfly; be careful with the high register
43	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s 20th single, the Demon Slayer opening theme
44	LOVE NEVER DIESMISIA		MISIA’s new song features a powerful and resonant vocal that is captivating.
45	Anytime Anywheremilet		Vocal commentary on milet’s digital-only single
46	HEART BEATYOASOBI		YOASOBI's 22nd release, a difficult vocal song
47	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		It’s Chihiro Onitsuka’s second single, and 20…
48	Biscuitchanmina		Armed with outstanding musicality and fashion, many...
49	tuki.bansanka		A 15-year-old rising star, a third-year middle school female singe…
50	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		It’s LiSA’s 15th single, and in 201…
51	I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon		The appeal of Aimyon’s vocal ability and vocal range
52	a hair’s breadthUru		Uru’s Hell’s Paradise ending theme, a beautiful ballad
53	Six Trillion Years and an Overnight Storykemu		A challenging Vocaloid song with a Japanese-style flavor and a fast tempo
54	Charlesbarūn		“Charles” is a classic Vocaloid song with challenging high notes.
55	moon bathingYorushika		Yorushika’s new song: the key is capturing a bright vocal tone.
56	I am a cat’s eye.Shiina Ringo		Shiina Ringo 25th Anniversary Debut Commemorative Single
57	Pink BlueRyokushokushakai		Pink and blue are high difficulty.
58	unravelAdo		A female singe... with strong vocals and high acclaim within the industry
59	ChocolakatabraAdo		Singer A, who commands overwhelming support from young people…
60	No.5LANA		A female singe… who’s energizing Japan’s R&B scene
61	My sincere heartAina ji Endo		After being active as a member of BiSH, so...
62	Bluermilet		People with vocals inspired by Western music…
63	that bandkessoku bando		Let's learn Kessoku Band's challenging song 'Ano Band'
64	RE RESCUEREOL		Always dropping hit tunes, Japan's da...
65	rock starAdo		Ado releases a hard rock song influenced by Ringo Sheena
66	ROSEHANA		The seven-member group HANA, meeting global standards, is attracting major attention.
67	About meSuperfly		Cover of “Boku no Koto” by Superfly draws attention
68	ifNishino Kana		“If” is an inspiring song and a memory of overcoming falsetto.
69	This gameSuzuki Konomi		Konomi Suzuki's singing is captivating for its high notes.
70	HeroYOASOBI		YOASOBI's new song requires strong vocal ability
71	RISENEMOPHILA		A young heavy metal ba... formed in 2019
72	Imo-rai Imotuki.		A woman who is popular among men and women in their teens and twenties…
73	Answer keyŌmori Motoki		Switching between high notes and chest voice in Motoki Omori’s solo song
74	The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza		Onmyo-za’s 10th single overall, released in 200...
75	Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		It's a difficult song that you can have fun singing!
76	Before putting on the dressJiLL-Decoy association		Affectionately known as Jildeco, they are beloved by hardcore music aficionados…
77	guidelinesUru		Uru’s fifth digital-only single, …
78	IYKYKXG		Right now, the most skilled Japanese girl group is...
79	Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		High-range songs, sing in falsetto, and pay attention to breathing and core engagement.
80	DIGNITYAdo		Ado’s new song: film theme; vocal performance fidelity is key
81	Saviortsukuyomi		Tsukuyomi’s 13th work: a complex vocal track
82	sad to sayJASMINE		Powerful and strikingly realistic lyrics...
83	If you call it loveUru		Uru’s singing voice is delicate, and diaphragmatic breathing is important.
84	filamentUru		The harmony between Uru's singing voice and the performance is moving.
85	PLAYERSYOASOBI		PS 30th anniversary song, a track brimming with the charm of YOASOBI
86	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s poignant love song that resonates with the heart
87	Can I come see you by cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		The charm of Zutomayo lies in ACA-ne’s singing voice.
88	Rising HopeLiSA		LiSA’s “Rising Hope” is a fast song that’s hard to sing.
89	Watch me!YOASOBI		Let's have fun singing ikura's song—watch out for the high notes!
90	That’s My BabyRIRI		A sound that evokes Ariana Grande.
91	MHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s 20th single in total…
92	LaughobiaMINAKEKKE		MINAKEKKE's new song showcases diverse musicality
93	Like, dislikefantomu shiitaa		An idol produced by Ado with powerful vocal ability
94	impulseNoda Megumi		Emi Noda, captivating songs by a J-pop singer
95	TipTapShimizu Miisa		With her bright personality and strong vocal ability, she has been making waves in the music sce…
96	AshesSuperfly		Superfly's ninth digital down…
97	Runiri		With a low-pitched voice and stylish musicality, Japan…
98	IS THIS LOVEXG		XG became the first Japanese act to perform at Coachella and made waves with their English-language songs.
99	sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s debut song, with a wide vocal range and high difficulty
100	ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA		A LiSA and Stray Kids collaboration track with a relatively high difficulty
101	Cabo da RocaDAZBEE		Songs with drastic pitch jumps are difficult, but…
102	ShakeDOUBLE		The R&B duo representing Japan, DOUBLE…
103	ResonantiaAimer		Introducing songs from Aimer’s album
104	loveUru		Wacci’s heartbreak song “Koi,” a track that resonates with the heart
105	Living My Lifemilet		milet’s 10th digital-only release, released in July 2023
106	Shooting starieiri reo		Leo Ieiri’s digital-only single
107	So AddictiveWashio Reina		Reina Washio’s highly challenging jazzy track
108	ALL MY TRUE LOVESPEED		SPEED’s 8th single, released in October 1998
109	Akatsuki SakuraGARNiDELiA		GARNiDELiA’s commemorative song for Onmyoji—an overwhelming masterpiece!
110	LOVE or HATE?Maeshima Mayu		Mayu Maeshima’s technically demanding anime opening theme
111	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco November 1997 major second single
112	MY LIFELANA		An arti... who’s also making big waves in the hip-hop scene
113	chimeraPorukadotto Sutingurei		The rock ba... that has gained popularity with its catchy musical style
114	Starry NightYuka		With Yu-ka’s sixth digital-only single overall...
115	Faster than meiri		When people think of difficult songs, they tend to assume they’re ones with lots of high notes...