Pick out the challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke!
Have you ever thought, “I’d look so cool if I could get through this song at karaoke,” only to crash and burn halfway through?Songs that are hard to sing hide plenty of tough spots—wide vocal ranges, complex rhythms, and blisteringly fast phrases that barely leave room to breathe.But that’s exactly why the sense of accomplishment when you nail them is second to none.In this article, we introduce a wide variety of challenging songs that are worth taking on at karaoke.If you want to test your limits or are looking for a spark to help you level up your singing, let this guide you to your next song choice!
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A selection of difficult songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (81–90)
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!
Ephemeral yet eternal sorrowUVERworld
The first opening theme of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Season 2, which depicts the boundary between love and hatred.
UVERworld’s songs are generally tough to master, and this one is no exception, but if you can pull it off at karaoke, it’s a track that lets you become a true performer who can wield explosive emotion! The overall vocal range is fairly wide, from D#3 to C#5.
Since F4 is the most frequently used pitch on average, it’ll feel consistently high for male singers, but if you sing with solid resonance through your body, it becomes a bit easier.
Focus on resonating more in your chest than your head—this approach should suit the song well.
Breath support and explosive power are crucial, so sing with the image of projecting your voice firmly!
terminusmafumafu
Mafumafu is famous for his high-tone voice, but of course there are also songs where his masculine low register resonates.
The overall vocal range of the song is A#2–A#5, and he sings using pitches that aren’t often used either low or high.
The jumps are extreme, and you may have no idea how to produce something like A#5, but above all, make sure not to strain your throat from the low notes upward.
Be sure to consciously keep your facial muscles lifted—that’s a given! Start by using your breath very gently and softly.
You might feel short of breath, but get used to the song by using breathy whispering or consonants like the H-sounds.
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!
Bling‑Bang‑Bang‑BornCreepy Nuts
In 2024, “Bling‑Bang‑Bang‑Born” topped Billboard JAPAN’s streaming chart and went explosively viral on TikTok—plenty of people must have sung it at karaoke! Since it’s a rap track, rhythm and lung capacity matter more than vocal prowess.
The tempo is fast—ultra‑fast rap—so groove and momentum are crucial; I think the key is whether you can lock into the rhythm.
First, memorize the lyrics well so you can really hit the beat when you sing.
If you let the words slide when you pronounce them, it becomes unclear what you’re saying, so pay attention to the vowels and articulate the beginnings of words clearly.
Rather than forcing each word, try to place each phrase on the melody—start by learning the melody, even just by humming!
LetterUru
Uru’s “Tegami” will be released as a digital single on August 13, 2025, and it was written as the theme song for the film “YUKIKAZE,” which opens on August 15.
It’s a song that highlights Uru’s signature delicate, beautiful falsetto.
When singing it, pay attention to your breathing and the balance between low and high notes.
The beginning A melody and the section after the final chorus drop to around a low C3, so be careful not to let your pitch fall.
If you sing using your throat, you’ll carry that throaty sound into the higher notes, so aim to produce your voice from the vocal folds throughout.
Raise your eyebrows firmly and try placing the sound slowly in front of you to produce the low notes.
Also, since the chorus jumps up suddenly to higher notes, imagine resonating in your head and send your voice straight upward—this will make falsetto come out more easily!
Pick up challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (91–100)
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!