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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Tackling tough songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (41–50)
VanillaGACKT
It was GACKT’s second single and one of his signature songs.
It’s characterized by sexual, provocative lyrics and a distinctive sound that incorporates ska rhythms.
It reportedly reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold about 250,000 copies.
It might be hard to imagine for people who mainly know songs from the Reiwa era, but GACKT has a very wide vocal range and outstanding singing ability.
In Vanilla, the range spans B2 to C5, so many people actually trying to sing it will probably think, “It’s low and it’s high!” The tempo is fast, and the key modulates in the final chorus, pushing the pitch even higher, so it may be tough to nail on a first try.
Make sure to resonate solidly in your chest so you can sing it powerfully!
Challenge yourself with difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (51–60)
Tasty Beating SoundDa‑iCE
Da-iCE is a dance and vocal group known for their many challenging songs.
“Tasty Beating Sound,” released in September 2025, ranks among the most difficult of their recent tracks.
Its vocal range spans from mid1D to hiC.
It’s not just high; the lower notes go fairly deep as well, making key selection tricky, and the melody features sharp rises and falls.
The one saving grace is that, fitting its comical tone, the song uses fewer long sustained notes.
Despite its playful vibe, it’s an exceptionally difficult piece—definitely worth a challenge.
hyururira-pappatuki.
Right now, the most up-and-coming female singer-songwriter is Tuki.
She gained nationwide popularity with “Bansanka” and has kept releasing hit songs since.
Among her tracks, one of the most difficult is “Moechakka Fire.” This piece, marked by its Japanese-style melodic flavor, features very dramatic pitch movements.
Hitting the notes is already challenging, and on top of that, the frequent use of falsetto makes it exceptionally difficult.
INAZMANOMELON NOLEMON
It’s a signature song by the unit with lyrics and composition by Tsumiki and vocals by Miki Maria, released as a single on August 13, 2021.
It features a sharp, edgy rock sound and lyrics themed around lightning-like impact, and it’s also a fan favorite at live shows.
I love the rock vibe and lyrics of “INAZMA,” and I often sing it at karaoke! Because the tempo is fast, if you’re not used to the song you might struggle with breath timing and feel like you’re getting left behind, and the many onomatopoeic lines can trip up your tongue.
It’s best to get comfortable with the tempo before trying it at karaoke! Also, since it goes quite high, singing with a bit of extra energy helps your voice carry better—highly recommended!
idolYOASOBI
This is YOASOBI’s 19th digital single, released in April 2023.
It serves as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oshi no Ko.” Ayase, YOASOBI’s composer, is also active as a Vocaloid producer, and the so-called “Vocaloid-style” melodic development and vocal processing are fully showcased in this YOASOBI track as well.
Reproducing the recording exactly with a human voice is quite challenging—in fact, I’d say it’s almost impossible.
If you’re going to sing this at karaoke, first make sure you’ve thoroughly memorized the intricately complex melody, and then just have fun by leaning into an impression-style delivery!
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s song “BOW AND ARROW,” whose music video featuring Yuzuru Hanyu drew huge attention, also serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Medalist.
The drum’n’bass-inspired track, which creates a sleek, skating-like sense of speed, feels very contemporary, and Yonezu’s superb songwriting really stands out.
The melody line makes full use of Yonezu’s high vocals, spans a wide range, and features large interval jumps, making it fairly challenging.
On top of that, listeners unfamiliar with this kind of track may find the rhythm tricky to grasp.
Start by listening to the song repeatedly, and once you understand how the rhythm, melody, and lyrics are structured, give practicing a try.
Naked Eyes (feat. Kohjiya)Bonbero
Bonbero is a rapper known for possessing an exceptionally high-level skill set that undoubtedly ranks among the top five in Japan.
His new track is “Naked Eyes (feat.
Kohjiya).” It’s a pure rap song, so you might think, “If it’s rap, I can probably sing it,” but that’s not the case.
Incredibly complex flows explode throughout the verses, demanding a strong sense of rhythm to pull off.
If you’re confident in your rapping, definitely give it a try.