[High-pitched warning!] Songs with high notes that are hard to sing
The Japanese music scene is known for having a relatively low emphasis on groove, but an unusually large number of high-pitched songs.
In particular, since Japan has finally started earnestly incorporating overseas music in recent years, the overall level of songs has risen dramatically.
With that in mind, this time we’ve picked out Japanese songs that are on the higher side.
From songs with a wide vocal range, to tracks that have pinpoint high parts, to songs that stay in the high register throughout, we selected from a broad set of perspectives—so be sure to find the tracks that suit you!
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[High Notes Warning!] High-Pitched Songs That Are Hard to Sing (81–90)
CHEERSMrs. GREEN APPLE
A cheer song that turns nerves into energy! It features a bouncy rhythm right from the start and Omori’s signature soaring high notes.
Singing Mrs.
at karaoke will definitely wow everyone around you! Since it’s a bright, upbeat tune, nailing it at karaoke will put you in full-on positive mode.
The overall vocal range is a whopping D3–G5—seriously wide.
With a fast tempo and flowing melody lines, it’s highly recommended for those comfortable switching between chest voice and falsetto.
If you overthink where to flip into falsetto, you might trip up your vocal production, so just lock into the rhythm, go with the flow, and have fun singing!
Under the same skyayaka
Ayaka burst onto the scene as a high school DIVA.
“Minna Sora no Shita” is her 10th single, released in 2009, and it became her last single before taking a break for treatment of Graves’ disease.
Because Ayaka has solid fundamental skills as a singer, simply attempting her songs just because “the notes are high” can often lead to real challenges.
It’s not only about singing high; try aiming to produce as deep a tone as possible as well.
To develop this sense of “depth,” it might be a good idea to attend a vocal training school for a while.
HeroAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro, a singer who displayed such charisma from her debut that she became a social phenomenon, retired in 2018 to much regret.
Her 45th single “Hero,” used as the broadcast theme song for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics, likely lifted the spirits of many with its almost divine melody and ensemble.
Because of its distinctive arrangement, in which the beat changes between the first and second halves, it’s important to vary your delivery when singing it at karaoke.
Since the song features a wide vocal range throughout, if you find it difficult to sing, be sure to adjust the key to one that suits you.
An irreplaceable poemmihimaru GT
Released in 2007 as mihimaru GT’s 12th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Toho-distributed film “Doraemon: Nobita’s New Great Adventure into the Underworld — The Seven Magic Users,” and both members of mihimaru GT appeared in the movie as voice actors.
Its warm lyrics that capture the world of Doraemon and the clear, expansive vocals moved many listeners.
Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE
It’s a tie-in song for Universal Studios Japan’s attraction “Hollywood Dream – The Ride.” It’s said to be a love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a woman in a long-distance relationship, using Osaka dialect lyrics and a vibe described as “adorably silly with a touch of melancholy.” When you sing it, pay attention to the bouncy rhythm.
It would be a shame if the A-melody sounded flat, so it’s recommended to keep a solid sense of rhythm as you sing.
The chorus starts with the syllable “na,” so the pronunciation should have a slightly nasal quality.
It seems better to come in a bit earlier than you think.
Since the overall range is on the higher side, keep your pitch from dropping by lifting your eyebrows and facial muscles, projecting crisply as if resonating in your head at all times.
If you sing it cutely in Osaka dialect, everyone around you is sure to feel uplifted!
AdrenaYOASOBI
A light and poppy song quintessentially YOASOBI, released digitally on January 4, 2026.
It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Hana Zakari no Kimitachi e.” While it sounds cute, the melody has a brisk tempo with fine pitch movements up and down.
If you power through in chest voice alone, your throat can get strained, so it’s better to incorporate some head voice as you sing.
When you try singing it, you’ll probably find the tempo is faster than you expected.
The key is not to let your body ride the beat too much.
Core support is important, so engage your lower abdomen and try to sing straight without letting your voice waver.
Start by memorizing the melody—lightly humming it as you learn works well!
[High notes warning!] Very high-pitched songs that are hard to sing (91–100)
flameLiSA
This is LiSA’s 17th single, released in October 2020.
It might be clearer to say it’s the theme song for the hugely popular anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.
She freely switches between a cute, girlish tone, powerful high notes using chest and mixed voice, and a beautiful falsetto, so singing this at karaoke might be a bit challenging even for women who are good with high notes.
But that’s exactly why it’s worth the challenge, isn’t it? It’s a gentle, ballad-style song, so it’s by no means easy to sing, but I’d love for you to master it!