Challenge yourself with difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can sing them well
Even when you think, “I want to try this song at karaoke!”, once you actually give it a shot you sometimes run into unexpected hurdles—like a range that’s too wide or rhythms that are too complex.
What technical elements make certain songs difficult to sing? In this article, we’re featuring high-difficulty tracks that are especially rewarding to tackle at karaoke.
We also touch on which parts are challenging and what kind of vocal approach is required, so if you want to expand your expressive range as a singer, be sure to check it out!
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Challenge difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (71–80)
Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a band that enjoys immense popularity in the anisong scene.
If you like anime, you’ve probably heard their songs at least once.
Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend as a challenging piece is “Chaos ga Kiwamaru” (“Chaos Reaches Its Peak”).
This song covers a wide vocal range from mid1E to hiC, and, true to UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s style, features intense pitch shifts up and down.
Except for the part at the end of the chorus, most of it is built around high tones, making it a demanding song in terms of vocal stamina.
Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism
A fast-paced emo-pop track that captures the instability of youth, written specifically for the TV anime Blue Box! The overall vocal range spans F3 to D#5—classic Hige Dandism.
You’ll need a variety of techniques: sustained high notes, falsetto, rapid-fire passages, and switching odd time signatures.
Honestly, you might feel like giving up just trying to memorize the song…
Without solid rhythm, you’ll lose track of where you’re singing, so tackle it melody by melody! Also, the very first chorus hits the song’s highest note.
Try projecting a bit more while keeping a relaxed, humming-like sensation to make it easier to hit.
J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL
MAZZEL, a rising dance-vocal group under BMSG led by SKY-HI, has been gaining popularity.
Released in February 2025, “J.O.K.E.R.” is a solid, cool, trap-inspired dance track that showcases the members’ skilled performances—from powerful, bass-heavy rap to captivating falsetto melodies.
Naturally, tackling it at karaoke requires above-average skill, and reproducing it solo is close to impossible, so it’s best sung with friends.
Keep the beat firmly in mind, and try treating the melody as part of the groove as well!
NOX LUXMYTH & ROID
MYTH & ROID is a music unit led by producer Tom-H@ck.
It’s pronounced “Miss and Roid.” Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is NOX LUX.
It’s a piece defined by a driving, artcore-like momentum and is sung entirely in falsetto.
It’s not just high notes—low falsetto passages appear repeatedly, so you’ll need strong confidence in your head voice to pull it off.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is the eighth single by the Japanese rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, released in January 2019.
The vocalist, Omori, skillfully switches among a very colorful range of high tones, so it would be quite difficult for the average person to recreate this in karaoke.
The key point is whether you can correctly differentiate between techniques based on so-called “head voice,” such as middle voice, falsetto, and head voice itself.
If you strain to hit the high notes, you could damage your throat, so ideally you should take formal voice training before attempting it.
TAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni., a band immensely popular among teens and other young listeners, is known for their catchy musical style, though some of their songs are quite challenging.
The track I recommend is their new song, “TAIDADA.” The tricky part of this piece is, above all, the chorus.
In the chorus, the vocals repeatedly switch between falsetto and chest voice, and maintaining pitch there is pretty tough.
After matching pitch right away in falsetto, a powerful chest-voice section follows, making it a song that demands both strength and delicacy.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
“Subtitle” is a digital single released by Official HIGE DANDism in 2022.
It was written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “silent,” and it topped various charts on Oricon and Billboard.
The chorus showcases Satoshi Fujihara’s appealing high tones, but it’s quite challenging to sing and requires mastery of mixed voice.
In the B-melody, there’s a section delivered in a steady, rap-like manner; you need to articulate clearly and understand where to place rests, or it’s hard to pull off.
“Subtitle” is a slightly more difficult song, but definitely give it a try!
