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

A world where the sun does not riseAimer

Aimer “A World Where the Sun Doesn’t Rise” Music Video (Theme song for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter 1: The Return of Akaza)

This song, which is also the theme for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Chapter 1 Akaza’s Return,” spans roughly E3 to E5 and is quite advanced to sing on a first try.

When I first heard it, Aimer’s English-like diction made me think, “Is this a Western song?” but it’s firmly in Japanese (lol).

The A section is sung phrase by phrase in the lower register, but from around the B section it gradually becomes more emotional.

There are plenty of high notes, but rather than belting them in chest voice, using a strong head voice brings out both the poignancy and the power, matching the song’s mood.

From low to high notes, try singing with your eyebrows slightly raised to help stabilize pitch!

LOVE or HATE?Mayu Maeshima

[Music Video] LOVE or HATE? / Mayu Maeshima [TV Anime “Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord” OP]

This is a digital single by Mayu Maeshima, released in January 2024.

It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime ‘Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord.’ With its very powerful high-tone vocals and slightly idiosyncratic phrasing and vocal nuances, it’s a difficult song with several hurdles to clear if you want to sing it well.

Precisely for that reason, it’s a track I’d love confident singers to take on.

Not only does it require consistently powerful vocal delivery, but the rhythm and groove of the so-called digi-rock backing track are also crucial points for performing it.

Be sure to study those aspects thoroughly before you give it a try.

KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Kusushiki” Official Music Video

An ambitious work that paints a mystical, mysterious worldview.

Released in April 2025 as a song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of season 2 of the Nippon TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” The track blends an oriental atmosphere with band-driven sound, resulting in a compelling piece whose rapid, ever-shifting development leaves a strong impression.

The theme of the song is “a love that remains unchanged beyond this life and into the next.” Its lyrics, which depict the wonder of will imbued in words and the complexity of human emotions, align beautifully with the anime’s world.

Rising HopeLiSA

LiSA “Rising Hope” -MUSiC CLiP- (TV anime “The Irregular at Magic High School” opening theme)

Speaking of LiSA, it’s all about anisongs! She also has an image of singing mostly high-pitched songs, right? Among them, “Rising Hope” is probably one that many people feel is “so fast and so high… great to listen to, but tough to sing!” My students struggled with it, too.

Of course the high notes are challenging, but the tempo is also very fast at 190.

On top of that, there are lots of rap-like and intricate parts, so you want to make sure you don’t get left behind while singing.

Also, for the ends of phrases in the chorus, if you slightly lengthen them and articulate the vowels clearly, it adds to the vibe and sounds cool! There are lots of high notes in succession, but try to keep the sound resonating in your head so the pitch doesn’t drop.

This gameKonomi Suzuki

This game

Do you know the anison singer Konomi Suzuki? She’s really cool, so if you like anime songs, you should definitely give her a listen! In “This game,” the notes are extremely high throughout, and it even modulates in the last chorus, making it go even higher.

The overall range of the song is B3 to F5, which is generally on the higher side, and if you try to belt it all in chest voice, your throat will get wrecked (lol).

Suzuki mixes in head voice skillfully.

When hitting notes as high as in “This game,” it’s easier if you focus on resonance rather than just pushing or belting.

That said, it’s not something anyone can do right away, so first try placing a hand on your chest and check that your chest is resonating.

Also, if you forget to breathe, you won’t be able to hit high notes, so take plenty of air through your mouth and line up your breathing with the song’s timing!

Standing on stageYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Stand on the Stage" Official Music Video

Surprisingly, this song modulates near the end, but instead of going higher, it drops by a semitone first and then immediately rises again.

It really feels like the meaning of the title, “Standing on Stage,” is packed into this one track! Ikura’s vocals resonate with real strength in the high notes without her having to belt.

Carrying the voice with breath rather than shouting makes the sound come out naturally and leads to that clear, transparent tone! Many of my students sing YOASOBI’s songs, so I hope all of you will give them a try, too!

Walking with youNovelbright

Novelbright – Walking with you [Official Music Video]

It’s a pretty difficult song that jumps straight into the chorus from the very beginning without any intro.

It’s up-tempo and very band-like, so it looks cool if you can sing it! The overall vocal range is G3–E5, and the melody moves up and down a lot.

The vibe of the A and B sections in verse 1 and verse 2 changes a bit, too.

There’s a lot to memorize, right? (lol) Even if you can get through the first verse smoothly, many people stumble on the second! My students also started by memorizing the English at the beginning of the second verse! Also, when there are lots of words, try keeping the rhythm with your hands while you sing.

There are almost no breaks in this song, so it’s pretty tough, but if you tackle it one melodic section at a time, you’ll definitely be able to sing it! You’ve got this!