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