[For Men] Tough Karaoke Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them!

INZMNumber_i

Number_i – INZM (Official Music Video)

Number_i is an idol group supported by women nationwide.

In stark contrast to their King & Prince era, they’ve gained popularity with a music style centered on hip-hop and R&B.

Among Number_i’s tracks, the one I especially recommend as a high-difficulty piece is INZM.

This work is rooted in hip-hop and features extremely challenging flows.

While the vocal line itself is simple, it demands a strong sense of rhythm, so very few people can handle it solo.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Rashisa

It’s the theme song for the feature anime “Hyaku-Emu,” and it’s a quintessentially Higedan-style challenge piece.

The rhythm is fairly steady, but there are a lot of words, making breathing difficult, and the range is very wide.

In the C melody and the chorus, many people will probably think, “Does the pitch really go up here?” Once you start singing, there are almost no breaks and the melody keeps coming one after another, so you’ll need a fair bit of determination.

First, make sure you thoroughly memorize the lyrics and melody! The A melody seems like it can be sung relatively calmly, but from the B melody on, it’ll be tough unless you plan your breath points.

Rather than singing at 100% the whole time, aim to release your voice little by little and then give it your all in the high notes—that balance works well, I think! Don’t miss any fleeting moments where you can take a breath.

Also, in parts that drop from high notes to low, the pitch tends to sag and you may end up straining your throat, so try singing with your eyebrows kept raised!

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Kubota Mami

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gradationSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Gradation” MV (Theme song for the film ‘Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween Arc -Fate-’)

SUPER BEAVER’s 17th single, released in April 2023.

It was chosen as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween -Fate-.

Throughout the track, you can fully enjoy vocalist Ryota Shibuya’s remarkably resonant and powerful voice.

It may be quite difficult for the average person to recreate this powerful vocal style at karaoke, but if you’re confident in your strong vocals, it’s definitely a song worth attempting.

Note that the key changes in the chorus, so be careful not to get thrown off.

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Kei Takahata

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TATOOOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – TATTOO [Official Video]

This is Official HIGE DANDism’s 10th digital-only single, released in April 2023.

It was reportedly written as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Pending Train: 8:23, Ashita Kimi to.” For ordinary listeners to sing this well at karaoke, the key, above all, is how closely you can replicate vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s very taut, soaring high-tone voice.

Try to sing without constricting your throat as much as possible.

If you aim your voice toward the upper palate, your singing will likely include lots of sparkling higher overtones like his, so give it a try.

Also, be careful not to let the slightly bouncy rhythm become flat.

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Kei Takahata

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Six Trillion Years and an Overnight Storykemu

[HD] Six Trillion Years and One Night Story [IA Original Song / with PV] - KEMU VOXX

Released in December 2012, this is a quintessentially difficult Vocaloid track! It has a Japanese-style flavor: the intro is very relaxed, but the tempo suddenly speeds up and there are a lot of lyrics.

You’ll need to pay attention to stamina, lung capacity, and quickness, but it’s highly recommended if you like fast songs! A tip for tackling the rapid-fire sections is not to try to articulate every single syllable; instead, clearly pronounce the vowel sounds that serve as accents.

That makes it easier to lock into the rhythm and sing more lightly.

With fast-tempo songs, above all, you need to memorize the lyrics—otherwise, when you sing at karaoke, you’ll end up just chasing the words and sounding a bit unfocused.

I recommend first practicing the melody by humming until you can sing it smoothly, and then adding the lyrics.

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Kubota Mami

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RADWIMPS – Gift [Official Lyric Video]

RADWIMPS’s “Tamamono,” chosen as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series Anpan that has been airing since March 2025, is a track packed with an astonishing density of information in its roughly 4 minutes and 50 seconds—so much so that a single listen isn’t enough to grasp its full picture.

It weaves in elements reminiscent of Showa-era pop, rhythmically rapped vocals laced with falsetto, and even sections that feel like children’s songs.

The restless, fast-evolving arrangement gives the impression that the band has reached a new level.

That said, it’s obvious the song would be extremely difficult to sing at karaoke.

The vocal range is wide, the rhythm is tricky, and if you don’t memorize the structure precisely, you’ll be left behind.

So until you get a handle on the whole piece, it’s best to listen to it repeatedly.

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KOH-1

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SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]

This song gives me the impression of a ballad that really lets the listener sink into it.

To sing it with a beautiful, breathy tone like vocalist Fujiwara’s, lung capacity, diaphragmatic breathing, and bodily awareness are all important.

You might think, “There’s so much to keep in mind…,” but don’t worry! First, make sure to really listen to the backing drums when you sing.

If you match your phrasing to the drum accents, it becomes easier to keep the rhythm and to hit the high notes.

By the way, even my female students have struggled with this song, saying “It’s so high!”—but I think the key lies in how you produce the sound.

If you sing with the image of resonating in the back of your head, the overall tone becomes softer, bringing you closer to Fujiwara’s gentle voice.

There are also soaring long tones, so try finding the placement that feels comfortable for you and sing from there.

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Kubota Mami

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