[For Men] Tough Karaoke Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them!
If you’re confident in your singing voice and skills, you probably want to shine and steal the spotlight at karaoke with friends! Nail a tough song with ease, and you’re sure to become the center of attention.
In this feature, we’ve gathered songs that seem high in difficulty for men who take pride in their vocals and want to show off at karaoke.
Some of the individual song articles also include tips and checkpoints to keep in mind when actually singing.
Use this guide to take on challenging tracks and soak up the cheers from your friends at your next karaoke session!
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For Men: Difficult Karaoke Songs. A collection of tracks that are cool if you can sing them! (71–80)
CENTER OF UNIVERSEMr.Children
CENTER OF UNIVERSE is a slow-tempo rock track that’s very popular among fans.
Its vocal range is wide, from mid1C to hiA, with a notably low lower register.
The chorus sits at the lowest part, but since the song itself feels bright, you need to project well even in the low range.
The rapid-fire section at the end of the chorus demands endurance in the throat, so be careful not to over-open your throat in the low notes and strain yourself.
While many Mr.Children songs are known for their high melodies, this one is challenging for its low notes, so if you have a deeper voice, definitely give it a try.
Bye-Bye to youUVERworld
Speaking of UVERworld’s songs, they tend to stay in the high register throughout.
This track, too, keeps high notes from start to finish, and the pitch moves up and down quite a lot, so if you’re not used to singing high, there’s a concern you might end up straining your throat.
The high note that pops up at the end of the chorus jumps to a C5, so it might be good to start by practicing just that part to hit it explosively.
To produce a powerful voice like vocalist TAKUYA∞, you need solid core support! If your body wobbles while riding a train or bus, it means your lower abdomen (tanden) isn’t engaged.
That will make your singing waver too, so try singing with firm strength in your lower abdomen.
It’s a difficult song, so don’t rush—practice steadily!
playing humanRADWIMPS
This is RADWIMPS’s 10th digital-only single, released in July 2022.
It was written as the theme song for the drama “Ishiko and Haneo: You’d Sue Over That?” When singing this song at karaoke, the key is likely how you create contrast between the slightly mechanical delivery in the non-chorus sections and the more organic-sounding delivery in the chorus.
In fact, the A-melody and other parts are processed as if a strong pitch-correction effect was intentionally applied.
It might be fun to lean into that inorganic feel and imitate it, too.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s digital-only single “Darling,” their first release of 2025, is a grand ballad that makes extensive use of strings.
Ballads are, by nature, a test of a singer’s true ability, and for Motoki Omori—whose vocal prowess is exceptional—it’s the perfect stage to showcase his strengths.
The melody line leverages high-level techniques to the fullest, including a wide vocal range, natural vibrato, seamless command of mixed voice, and exquisite volume control, making it very challenging.
The difficulty is especially high in the section before the final chorus, where the pitch rises step by step.
If you’re confident in your skills, definitely give it a try.
POP STARHirai Ken
This is Ken Hirai’s 23rd single, released in October 2005.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Kiken na Aneki.” It’s a track where you can fully enjoy Hirai’s lively vocals over an uptempo backing.
For those trying to recreate this performance at karaoke, the key points are singing the high notes without forcing your voice and clearly enunciating the lyrics, which unfold at a slightly rapid pace.
Try singing it after first mastering smooth transitions in your vocal registers!
Oni BanquetTomonari Sora
The famous song “Oni no Utage” by Sora Tomonari, which frequently appears on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, features a standout challenge: the vocal runs.
Vocal runs are an advanced technique commonly used in R&B and soul music, but in this piece, they’re infused with an enka-style kobushi flavor.
As a result, while it’s not as difficult as authentic R&B-style runs, the vocal line is still extremely challenging for the average singer.
StarmineDa-iCE
The two members of Da-iCE are known for having a wide vocal range.
The range in “Starmine” is quite broad, from C#3 to D#5.
So, the points to watch out for when singing are pitch movement, switching between chest voice and falsetto, and the bouncy rhythm.
Right at the start, Hanamura comes in with a gritty vocal, but if you tense up and overthink it, you’ll strain your throat, so try to relax.
I think the most important thing is to sing comfortably, so it’s totally fine to sing the whole thing in falsetto at first! Once you get used to the song, try gradually strengthening that falsetto.
Let’s enjoy singing by using your body well and avoiding unnecessary tension!