[Challenge] A Compilation of Anime Songs with High-Pitched Melodies and High-Tone Vocals

SynchrogazerNana Mizuki

Nana Mizuki “Synchrogazer” Music Clip

I love this song too, and I was really shocked the first time I heard it! When you think of Nana Mizuki, you think of anime songs.

Of course she has lots of cool tracks, but Synchrogazer packs in so many sounds and elements—orchestra, rock, electro, synths, electric guitar—and on top of that you get Nana Mizuki’s powerful high notes.

It’s such a cool song that makes your eyes sparkle as you listen! What’s amazing about Nana Mizuki is how she switches between different ways of delivering high notes.

She does use a lot of head voice, but she makes sure to sing the climactic parts in chest voice.

The way she changes her singing style to match the song’s image really shows her skill as a voice actress! Be sure to check out her other songs too!

vestige - VestigeT.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution – vestige | Official Music Video (TV Anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Opening Theme Song)

The 21st single by T.M.Revolution, the solo project of singer Takanori Nishikawa, renowned for his overwhelming vocal power and singing ability.

Known as a theme song for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, the song’s ethereal opening—featuring a lyrical guitar riff and transparent synth sounds—heightens the sense of anticipation.

In addition to its high key, achieving the original feel requires considerable practice, including a rich vocal tone and powerful vibrato.

On the other hand, the melody is catchy and easy to remember, and the vocal range used isn’t excessively wide, so it’s a good idea to start practicing in a key that suits your voice.

BreezeMegumi Hayashibara

Breeze

A song by singer Megumi Hayashibara, who played key roles in numerous works during the third voice actor boom and is known as one of the legendary voice actors.

It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Slayers TRY and was released as the B-side to her 15th single, ‘don’t be discouraged,’ which served as the ending theme.

The melody itself is simple, but the overall key is high, and there’s a section in the chorus where the pitch suddenly leaps, so caution is necessary.

Also, because the beat is fine and fast relative to the melody, try to stay calm and sing without getting thrown off.

Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc～en～Ciel「Driver’s High」-Music Clip-

Among L’Arc~en~Ciel’s many songs, “Driver’s High” is one of the most popular.

It also served as the theme song for the anime GTO, which helped it gain worldwide acclaim.

The song’s vocal range is quite wide, from mid1 E to high B.

While high B is often sung in falsetto, in this song it’s delivered with a mixed voice, and it appears frequently—six times in total.

It’s a perfect piece for practicing mixed voice, which requires strong projection, so definitely give it a try.

ComedyGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Comedy (Official Video)

A sixth digital single by Gen Hoshino, a singer-songwriter who remains highly acclaimed for his music while being active across various fields.

Written as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY, the song features a relaxed, gentle arrangement that evokes time spent with family.

Its melody unfolds with a distinctive rhythm, and the high notes in the chorus—rich with falsetto and a floating feel—are challenging to reproduce in karaoke, so be mindful when singing.

Since the melody isn’t fast, with calm practice you should be able to perform it in a way that captures a vibe close to the original; it’s a pop tune you can really make your own.

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Rashisa

This song, chosen as the theme for the animated feature film “100m.,” is a quintessentially Higedan-style tough piece.

The rhythm is relatively steady, but there are lots of words, making breathing difficult, and the range is extremely wide.

In the C section and the chorus, many listeners will probably think, “It goes up here?” Once you start singing, there’s almost no break—the melody just keeps coming one after another—so you’ll need to be really prepared (lol).

First, make sure you thoroughly memorize the lyrics and melody! The A section seems manageable to sing gently, but from the B section on, it gets hard unless you plan your breathing spots.

Instead of singing everything at 100%, aim to release your voice little by little and then let it all out on the high notes—that balance works well! Don’t miss any fleeting moments where you can catch a breath.

Also, when dropping from high notes to low notes, pitch tends to fall and you might strain your throat, so try singing with your eyebrows kept raised!

Watch me!YOASOBI

YOASOBI「Watch me!」Official Music Video

It’s a poppy, cute song that’s very YOASOBI.

It features a bouncy rhythm and a Vocaloid-like melody, so it might be a bit tricky to sing, but it’s the kind of fun track that makes your body move on its own when you listen.

In the chorus, there are several high notes typical of ikura, too.

The highest note here is F5, which is quite high, but it’s amazing how her voice doesn’t sound strained.

The title “Watch me!” means “Look at me!” so it’s heartwarming to imagine singing it cutely to someone you like.

It’s a song that makes you want to go all-in on cuteness when you sing!