[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: Tough karaoke songs. We’ve collected tracks that are cool if you can sing them! (41–50)
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze’s masterpiece “Michita Yuku.” Unlike his usual musical style, which blends a laid-back feel with a danceable vibe, this song maintains a calm atmosphere from start to finish.
In terms of style, it might be close to the kind of neo-soul Anthony Hamilton would do.
The tricky part of this piece is, above all, the low notes.
The quiet arrangement is the only saving grace, but since the low range appears repeatedly, you need to maintain vocal power down low.
On top of that, it features “fakes,” the advanced R&B embellishments often found in his songs, so definitely give it a try.
[For Men] Karaoke Challenge Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them! (51–60)
crimsonX JAPAN
X JAPAN’s famous and high-pitched “Kurenai” starts off surprisingly calm, making you wonder, “Is this really that song?”—at least that’s what I thought on first listen (lol).
It might be easier for women to sing in the original key, but it’s quite high for men.
Toshl’s vocals are incredible—he maintains solid high tones while adding rasp.
The key to hitting high notes is your core.
If your body wobbles, your voice won’t project forward, so make sure to support from your lower abdomen (tanden).
There are parts that feel like you’re shouting, but if you actually just shout, you’ll wreck your throat.
Instead, try resonating in your head with the sensation of a surprised, sudden high voice.
This is definitely a song you’ll want to add to your karaoke repertoire!
somedaySaucy Dog
A track included on the three-piece rock band Saucy Dog’s first mini-album, “Country Road,” which was released in May 2017.
Shinya Ishihara, the vocalist of Saucy Dog, isn’t a singer who prides himself on highly elaborate techniques, but his slightly boyish tone and straightforward delivery are very appealing.
Including the high notes in the chorus, if you can sing it straight and capture the original song’s kind of “innocence” at karaoke, you’ll surely win the admiration of those around you!
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani’s masterpiece “Aono Sumika.” While he has many hit numbers, this song is among his most popular.
One of its challenging aspects is the repeatedly used falsetto.
Even the fairly wide vocal range alone makes it a difficult piece, but on top of that, it features sudden rises and drops in pitch.
The switch between falsetto and chest voice in the chorus is especially hard, so if you’re confident in your pitch control, definitely give it a try.
All’s well that ends well.kocchi no kento
This is a song released on April 8, 2025, created as the opening theme for the TV anime “Vigilante: My Hero Academia ILLEGALS.” It’s an up-tempo rock number that depicts a hero’s inner conflict and rebirth, making it a perfect karaoke practice song for improving rhythm, diction, and emotional expression! The real challenge is how well you can memorize the lyrics and keep up with the tempo.
As you listen, you’ll notice that Kento sings quite clearly and crisply, right? Not everything is delivered crisply, of course—this is where contrast and dynamics come into play.
First, I’d like you to feel the beat by clapping your hands or moving your body, and think about where to place the accents to make it easier to sing.
I recommend accenting the downbeat—the first beat.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s hit “Mixed Nuts,” best known as the theme song for the popular anime SPY×FAMILY, is one of their most beloved tracks, yet it contains several elements that make it quite challenging despite its catchy melody.
Most notably, the vocal range: including the falsetto parts, it spans from mid1 D# to hihi A#, which is extremely wide, and the chorus repeatedly hits hi C#.
The song stands out for its overall high tessitura, making it a piece that demands strong vocal stamina.
From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a B-side track from BUMP OF CHICKEN’s single “SOUVENIR,” released in April 2023.
Apparently, it was created for the program “BUMP OF CHICKEN 18-sai (Fes)” broadcast on NHK General TV on March 31, 2023.
The song features a vocal melody that rises and falls quite rapidly, and just by listening you can tell it won’t be straightforward to sing at karaoke.
To sing this song well, the key is, I believe, how faithfully you can reproduce the gentle, soft tone that still has a solid core—heard in parts like the A section.
Try to sing with care, valuing each note of the melody and every single word of the lyrics.
It’s also important to create contrast between the different sections of the song.