[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!

Playlist

[For Men] Tough Karaoke Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism		A catchy style that blends elements of Western music into J-pop…
2	unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		“unravel” — high difficulty vocal range and singing technique
3	PropositionRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's song 'Meidai' has a relatively wide vocal range.
4	Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A challenging, intense piece by the popular anison band UNISON
5	absolute zeronatori		Natori’s “Absolute Zero” doesn’t have a wide vocal range, but it’s a difficult song with many fast-paced phrases.
6	KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs.'s vocals have strong singing ability and a high level of singing difficulty.
7	Call meNovelbright		Introducing a new song from an idol-style rock band
8	Innocent BlueOmoinotake		A high-difficulty vocal song popular from a commercial jingle
9	Tasty Beating SoundDa‑iCE		A challenging Da-iCE song
10	You’re the Only…Ono Masatoshi		Masatoshi Ono’s high-tone voice difficult song
11	festivalFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s classic song “Matsuri” is a fusion of Japanese and R&B.
12	Together forever!Kitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s challenging song “Forever Together!”
13	Flamejoōbachi		The band from Hyogo Prefecture, Queen Bee’s fifth sin…
14	Love song foreverVaundy		Vaundy’s new song, a Showa-style rock track, is gaining popularity.
15	poofKing Gnu		King Gnu’s classic song “Doronn” is hard to understand.
16	Kaikai KitanEVE		Singing tips for the Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme
17	THE DAYPorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti’s “THE DAY” is a fast, high-pitched song.
18	7th TriggerUVERworld		UVERworld, music that gives you a push, characterized by high vocals
19	Christmas songback number		The 14th single overall by back number, "Sh…"
20	SOCIAL VIRUSHyde		HYDE’s new song “SOCIAL VIR…
21	terminusmafumafu		Mafumafu’s vocal ability and vocal range characteristics
22	Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE, who have produced many classic songs...
23	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu’s second digital-only single…
24	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Ao to Natsu” is a challenging summer classic.
25	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s seventh work…
26	Fu re te Fu re ruTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		TK's 'Fu re te Fu re ru' explodes with falsetto.
27	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		Popular band, Omoinotake. Off…
28	MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s 8th overall…
29	FAKE STYLEFAKE TYPE.		Electro swing ultra–high-speed rap explodes!
30	Silent JealousyX JAPAN		X JAPAN's challenging song 'Silent Jealousy' is the best.
31	SOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s 14th release overall…
32	Sunny dropNovelbright		A high-difficulty challenge piece with continuous high notes
33	FAKE LANDFAKE TYPE.		A rap of madness and pleasure at the theme park
34	will-illTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		An emotionally moving emo song from Code Geass’s opening theme
35	Fantastic MagicTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		TK from Ling tosite sigure’s challenging piece “Fantastic Magic”
36	Charlesbarūn		The Vocaloid song “Charles” is a challenging piece with high notes!
37	Run Away[Alexandros]		A rock number with the will to charge ahead while on the run
38	ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE		A volleyball cheering song, a track brimming with exhilaration.
39	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s fourth origina…
40	Walking with youNovelbright		An uptempo, high-difficulty song with a relatively wide vocal range.
41	Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog's masterpiece: high notes and an emotional melody
42	LADYYonezu Kenshi		In Kenshi Yonezu’s digital distribution–only single…
43	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s second single in 200…
44	Moechakka FireIssei		The song that is currently a nationwide hit, ‘…
45	force majeureVaundy		A demanding Vaundy song with a wide vocal range and rich expressiveness
46	The night is faintly aglow.EVE		Eve’s “Yoru wa Honoka” is a masterpiece of high difficulty.
47	F.E.A.R.B’z		B’z “F.E.A.R” powerful, passionate vocal performance
48	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		One of the biggest hit songs of 2024, Cr…
49	NINE LIVESchōtokkyū		A nine-member, cat-themed dance tune for a TikTok project!
50	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s classic song “Michite Yuku.” That laid-back...
51	crimsonX JAPAN		X JAPAN's 'Kurenai' is a masterpiece with incredible high notes.
52	somedaySaucy Dog		Three-piece rock band, Saucy D…
53	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s famous song “Ao no Sumika.” Ma...
54	All’s well that ends well.kocchi no kento		A rock song for the Vigilante opening theme
55	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Explaining the iconic songs from the anime SPY×FAMILY
56	From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN's 1st sing...
57	Disco BabyTravis Japan		A disco-style practice piece you can dance to, with an outstanding sense of rhythm!
58	CITRUSDa-iCE		Da-iCE's 'CITRUS' is a high-tone song.
59	1991Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece “1991” is moving.
60	Robinsonsupittsu		It is Spitz’s 11th single overall, and 19…
61	I’d rather die.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s slow ballad. A song that requires advanced vocal techniques.
62	BetelgeuseYuuri		Yuri’s “Betelgeuse” requires difficult/advanced vocal skills.
63	JOKERHiromitsu Kitayama		The male idol group Kis-My-Ft2…
64	INZMNumber_i		An idol group popular among women nationwide…
65	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Let’s sing those tricky tracks by Higedan and the like—watch your breathing!
66	gradationSUPER BEAVER		The 20th of SUPER BEAVER’s 17th…
67	TATOOOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s 10th overall release...
68	Six Trillion Years and an Overnight Storykemu		Vocal techniques for fast-tempo, Japanese-style (Wafu) difficult Vocaloid songs
69	giftRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' Tamamono is complex and information-dense
70	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		The key to singing ballads is breathing and rhythm.
71	CENTER OF UNIVERSEMr.Children		Slow-tempo rock with distinctive bass
72	Bye-Bye to youUVERworld		Tips for singing UVERworld’s high notes steadily
73	playing humanRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ 10th overall release, available exclusively via digital distribution…
74	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song “Darling” is a grand ballad.
75	POP STARHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's 23rd single overall, and the 2…
76	Oni BanquetTomonari Sora		TikTok and YouTube Shorts, etc.
77	StarmineDa-iCE		The key to singing Da-iCE songs is to stay relaxed and make good use of falsetto.
78	R/E/D/Kizu		New song by the young visual kei band, Kizu
79	Wind GodVaundy		Vaundy’s new song “Fujin” is characterized by challenging pitch changes.
80	over the topMiyamoto Hiroji		Miyamoto of Elekata Man, the difficult piece 'Over the Top'
81	SymphonyHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s 49th single, the theme song for a film
82	Black and WhiteDa-iCE		The new high notes in dance-vocal group Da-iCE’s song
83	Happy EnderTHE BEAT GARDEN		A challenging track for four vocalists and one DJ: Happy Ender
84	C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITOONE OK ROCK		Introduction to High-Difficulty Songs by Taka from ONE OK ROCK
85	Synchrome (with suis from Yorushika)TK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		TK from Ling tosite sigure’s TK…
86	BE CLASSICJO1		JO1’s new song “BE CLASSIC” is a fusion of classical music and pop.
87	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Vocal Difficulty and Practice Methods for Kenshi Yonezu’s “BOW AND ARROW”
88	J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL		Introducing MAZZEL’s challenging track, J.O.K.E.R
89	oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)Kizu		Kizu’s masterpiece “Oni,” with high musicality
90	Off The MaskYuuta		A popular member of the South Korean idol group NCT...