[J-Pop] A Collection of Japanese Songs with Difficult/Technical Guitar Parts [2026]
Guitarists who breeze through technical playing… so cool, right?
If you’ve found your way to this article, chances are you’ve been blown away by jaw-dropping tapping, cutting, or sweeping at some point.
This time, we’ve put together a list of Japanese songs with seriously challenging guitar parts.
From power-packed tunes by rock bands to acoustic numbers by solo guitarists, we’ve picked a wide range!
Will you discover that one track that hits you right in the heart?
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[Japanese Music] A Collection of Japanese Songs with Difficult/Technical Guitar Parts [2026] (21–30)
A Selfish Youth DramaGesu no Kiwami Otome.
A track by the four-piece rock band Gesu no Kiwami Otome, who consistently release buzzworthy works with their uniquely inventive “hip-hop progressive” sound.
Featured on their third album, Daruma Ringo, the song packs an expansive ensemble that feels far bigger than a quartet, all within a stylish musical vibe.
You can enjoy the intricate guitar work that colors the entire piece—post-rock-inspired guitar phrases in the intro and interludes, tight rhythmic cutting, and more.
It’s a technical number where you’ll want to pay attention not only to the guitar but also to the exquisitely woven interplay with the other parts.
slave; servant; subjugated (as in reizoku ‘subordination’ or dorei ‘slave’)Onmyoza
A four-piece metal band, Onmyo-za, who call themselves a “Yokai Heavy Metal Band,” blending a sound that evokes classic Western metal with lyrics themed around traditional Japanese lore and yokai.
This track appears on their 14th album, Hadou Myouou, and the odd-time intro—showcasing Onmyo-za’s progressive side—heightens the tension from the start.
Within its six-plus-minute runtime, you can enjoy dramatic guitar work: bridge-muted riffs peppered with controlled pinch harmonics and a technically dazzling, fast-picked solo.
It’s a metal number that rock and guitar fans should definitely check out—an energizing worldbuilding only Japanese artists could create.
[Japanese Music] A Compilation of Japanese Songs with Difficult/Technical Guitar Parts [2026] (31–40)
TRUTHT-SQUARE
A track by T-SQUARE, an instrumental band that represents Japan’s fusion scene and continues to influence countless groups to this day.
It’s the title track of their 12th album, TRUTH, and is widely known as the theme song for the F1 Grand Prix.
While the piece is strongly associated with electronic instruments like the EWI and synth sounds, it’s also known for featuring many guitar highlights, including a flowing yet highly technical guitar solo.
A timeless classic where you can encounter a guitar sound distinct from typical rock numbers.
SAMURAI StrangerHaruahata Michiya
A piece by Michiya Haruhata, the guitarist of TUBE—the rock band that symbolizes summer in the J-POP scene.
Featured on his 9th album, “Play the Life,” which marked both the 30th anniversary of his solo debut and his 50th birthday, the song moves dramatically from a lyrical opening layered with acoustic guitars.
The fluid guitar solo riding over a dense shuffle-beat ensemble is irresistible for fans of guitar instrumentals.
It’s an emotional instrumental number that reveals a different side of his guitar playing from what he shows in TUBE.
galaxyFujifaburikku
This is the fourth single by the three-piece rock band Fujifabric, who have continued on with the remaining members even after their central figure, Masahiko Shimura, passed away suddenly in 2009.
It serves as the final chapter in a four-part series of singles themed around the four seasons, and is a memorable number whose intro moves from a dazzling guitar riff into a more lyrical atmosphere.
The delicate yet tight rhythm-guitar cutting in the backing blends seamlessly with the driving sense of the melody.
A groovy guitar solo adds sparkle to the ensemble, making for a comfortable, vocal-forward guitar performance in this rock tune.
Shangri-laSIAM SHADE
A song by the five-piece rock band SIAM SHADE, who drew attention thanks to the huge success of their 6th single “1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou.” It’s included on their major 5th album, SIAM SHADE VI, and the intro—opening with a complex irregular meter—creates a striking hook.
Despite being packed with sound, it features everything from melodious, rapid-fire solos to intricate phrases set over odd time signatures, offering technical guitar work that stands up to the song’s overall impact.
Progressive yet pop-tinged, it’s a hidden gem.
In the blue-green eyesAve Mujica
You’ll be captivated by its grand, dramatic worldbuilding.
This work by Ave Mujica, the heavy metal band born from the BanG Dream! project, is set for release in September 2025.
It was selected as the theme song for a collaboration campaign with the smartphone RPG Arknights.
The mighty sound and dreamlike melodies weave a breathtaking atmosphere.
Immerse yourself in its gothic, mysterious vibe.