[Taking on a song with a wide vocal range] An S-class challenge track

Have you ever had a song you wanted to sing at karaoke, only to give up because the vocal range was too wide? Songs that span three octaves or feature virtuosic techniques rated at difficulty S are certainly challenging to master.

But if you understand their appeal and learn some vocal tips, you’ll find more joy in taking on the challenge.

In this article, we focus on popular songs known for their wide ranges and highlight key points to keep in mind when singing them at karaoke.

Use it as a guide to make your karaoke life even more fulfilling!

Playlist

[Taking on a song with a wide vocal range] An S-class challenge track
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s challenging song “Inferno”
2	It’s Nothing (movie ver.)RADWIMPS		The theme song of 'Your Name.'—the expression of the voice is crucial.
3	IKAROSKing Gnu		King Gnu's 'IKAROS' has an extremely difficult bass line.
4	HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song “Heaven” has a wide vocal range and is difficult.
5	If we suppose that there is something beyond the terminus.Tsuyu		A song characterized by high-pitched vocals and emotional expression
6	I’m so embarrassed I can’t stand it.Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Hazukashikutte” — the low notes are difficult.
7	The night is faintly aglow.EVE		Eve’s “Yoru wa Honoka” is a masterpiece of high difficulty.
8	terminusmafumafu		Mafumafu’s vocal ability and vocal range characteristics
9	Invisible SensationUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON wide-area difficult piece, with a high level of tension.
10	Together forever!Kitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s challenging song “Forever Together!”
11	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' Kuwata's 'TSUNAMI' is a difficult song.
12	INAZMANOMELON NOLEMON		Tsumiki and Mikimaria’s “INAZMA,” a fast-paced rock song
13	Sunny dropNovelbright		A high-difficulty challenge piece with continuous high notes
14	Young adultmakaroni enpitsu		An anthem to cheer on youth who can’t quite grow up
15	I’d rather die.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s famous song “Shinunoga E-Wa.” Ti…
16	Watch me!YOASOBI		YOASOBI is characterized by a highly challenging vocal range and pitch.
17	VanillaGACKT		GACKT’s signature song “Vanilla”: its distinctive vocal range and singing prowess
18	walnutMr.Children		Vocal expression imbued with the emotions of “Kurumi”
19	Wind GodVaundy		Vaundy’s new song “Fujin” has been chosen as a TV drama theme song.
20	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s classic with a crystal-clear voice
21	CHEERSMrs. GREEN APPLE		Cheering song for Omori-san, belted out at karaoke!
22	Flamejoōbachi		A rock ba... that has garnered high acclaim for its original musicality
23	Kaikai KitanEVE		Expressing the wavering of the heart in the Jujutsu Kaisen opening
24	MesmerizerHatsune Miku / Kasane Teto		A song written and composed by Satsuki, sung by Miku and Teto
25	Utakata LullabyAdo		Film theme song showcasing Ado’s outstanding vocal prowess
26	UNDEADYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s new song “UNDEAD.” Thi…
27	LuluAdo		A high-energy song rebelling against absurd rules
28	unravelAdo		The song “unr…” by TK from Ling tosite sigure
29	ROSEHANA		HANA, an idol group with talent that rivals K-pop
30	over the topMiyamoto Hiroji		Hiroji Miyamoto of Ele Tokyo, the challenging piece 'over the top'
31	ObsoletemeatSatsuki		A new song with Satsuki’s striking high notes
32	Black and WhiteDa-iCE		The new high notes in dance-vocal group Da-iCE’s song
33	StarmineDa-iCE		The piercing high notes feel so good, Da-i…
34	chantAdo		The female sin... who enjoys the greatest support among the younger generation
35	Blooming in the mudUorupisukātā		The clear, beautiful high notes of a male singer
36	Heralding springyama		How to sing yama’s popular song “Haru wo Tsugeru” (Announcing Spring)
37	Fake Love and HighballLET ME KNOW		The band LET..., which is currently gaining popularity in South Korea,
38	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu's signature song 'Hakujitsu' has a wide and captivating vocal range.
39	dizzyAdo		Ado’s new single “Kurakura.” In 2023…
40	Innocent BlueOmoinotake		"Innocent Blue" is a track with difficulty levels ranging from A to S.
41	mischiefReiko		The high vocal difficulty of REIKO’s song “Itazura”
42	oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)Kizu		Among the works featured in this article, to t...
43	Resident of the EyeL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		It often ranks as a masterpiece that’s difficult to sing.
44	Tasty Beating SoundDa‑iCE		A challenging Da-iCE song
45	Telecastic fake showRin to shite Shigure		A sonically insane post-hardcore track
46	ultramarineYOASOBI		An Encouragement Song That Draws Out the Heart’s True Feelings: “Ultramarine”
47	evening primroseNovelbright		Five-member rock band, Novelbrigh…
48	Ephemeral yet eternal sorrowUVERworld		The appeal of the Gundam 00 opening theme
49	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		A rhythm like 'ta-ta-ta,' called triplets, is...
50	will-illTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		An emotionally moving emo song from Code Geass’s opening theme
51	Miko of the Flood DragonOnmyoza		Japanese-style metal is the best! Onmyo-za’s music is captivating.
52	Wolverine Nenzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		A collection of songs characterized by high tones and rich musicality
53	poofKing Gnu		King Gnu's 'Doron' is an original and cryptic song.
54	Run Away[Alexandros]		A rock number with the will to charge ahead while on the run
55	Who am I?TK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		The band Ling tosite sigure, which has gained nationwide popularity...
56	SynchrogazerMizuki Nana		Nana Mizuki's war-maiden symphonic rock
57	Silent JealousyX JAPAN		X JAPAN's challenging song 'Silent Jealousy' is the best.
58	KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Motoki Omori’s outstanding vocal ability and charm
59	rock starAdo		Ado’s new song “Rockstar” features highly demanding vocals.
60	AliensKirinji		Aliens, a signature song by Kirinji. …
61	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		It has been garnering immense support from people in their teens and twenties...
62	Biscuitchanmina		Chanmina's 'Biscuit', popular among teens and people in their 20s
63	crimsonX JAPAN		When asked about songs with a wide vocal range, many people...
64	GIFTMr.Children		Mr.Children’s moving masterpiece—immensely satisfying to sing
65	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		“Eye Love You,” a masterpiece with challenging high notes
66	one difficultyPenthouse		A six-member band that features twin vocals, P…
67	OCTAVEOCTPATH		An eight-member boy group under Yoshimoto Kogyo, O…
68	WaterfallMAZZEL		The boys group that attracts the most popularity in Japan...
69	Before it disappearsCö shu Nie		A band drawing attention for its sophisticated musicality,…
70	Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		The enigmatic new song by a band popular among teenage girls
71	Ordinary daysmilet		milet’s unique voice is addictive: ‘…’
72	Headless Angeljoōbachi		Explanation of Queen Bee's high-pitch difficulty songs
73	electric shockYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Kanden” is a difficult song.
74	Long live penalty points!Sano ibuki		Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wi…
75	INCONVENIENT IDEALDIR EN GREY		Finland, which is also a sacred land of rock and metal...
76	Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog		High-tone masterpiece by the rock band Saucy Dog
77	1991Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece “1991” resonates with the heart.
78	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s Japanese-style, fantastical masterpiece “Spirits of the Sea”
79	sparkleFuji Kaze		Known for hit songs such as “Nannan w” and “Tabiji”…
80	wrinkle alignmentVaundy		Sing of universal love and bonds in a simple yet literary way…
81	Happy EnderTHE BEAT GARDEN		A challenging track for four vocalists and one DJ: Happy Ender
82	Trace that dreamYOASOBI		YOASOBI's 'Tracing That Dream,' a song with a wide vocal range
83	proofflumpool		How to sing the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition’s set piece
84	Fu re te Fu re ruTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		“Unravel,” which can be considered one of TK’s signature songs…
85	A world where the sun does not riseAimer		Demon Slayer theme song. Requires emotional singing in a high vocal range.
86	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		"Driver’s High" is a masterpiece with a wide vocal range.
87	NIGHT DANCERimase		imase high-pitched range song NIGHT DANCER
88	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		Let's sing 'Wherever You Are' in falsetto.
89	Call meNovelbright		Although they are a rock band, they're like idols…
90	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		The cryptic vocals of the SPY×FAMILY theme song
91	PropositionRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's song 'Meidai' has a relatively wide vocal range.
92	Fantastic MagicTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		TK from Ling tosite sigure’s difficult song, featuring a high-pitched chorus.
93	7th TriggerUVERworld		UVERworld, music that gives you a push, characterized by high vocals
94	You’re the Only…Ono Masatoshi		Masatoshi Ono’s high-tone voice difficult song
95	DystopiaONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s new song “Dysto…
96	Daft PunkPentatonix		Pentatonix’s challenging piece “Daft Punk,” high difficulty
97	golden hourJVKE		Shin, who is also active as a YouTuber…
98	proof of existenceKID PHENOMENON		7-member vocal group, KID PHEN…
99	Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru		Masterfully sing Hikaru Utada’s challenging masterpiece
100	Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen		Hit songs such as “Koi” and “Uchi de Odorou”...
101	giftRADWIMPS		NHK morning drama theme song, RADWIMPS’ new song
102	Like, dislikefantomu shiitaa		An idol produced by Ado with powerful vocal ability
103	unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		“unravel” is a high-difficulty Japanese rock song.
104	Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A challenging, intense piece by the popular anison band UNISON
105	early summerAdo		Ado’s new song, notable for its intense musicality, “…
106	THE HERO !!JAM Project		Overwhelming vibes and solid vocal techniq...
107	Proof of Eternal AbsenceToukyou Jihen		The low E note is quite difficult for women to produce, and singing...
108	Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s famous chorus is hard
109	Synchrome (with suis from Yorushika)TK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		High-pitched TK duet song, beautiful and intense
110	Mikan HeartC&K		The two-man male vocal unit C&K’s ‘…
111	CarnivalMAZZEL		MAZZEL’s song “Carnival” requires advanced vocal technique.
112	Prismimase		imase’s new song “Prism.” Ima…
113	trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright		Five-member rock band, Novelbrigh…
114	StyleShimizu Miisa		Misa Shimizu’s high-note technique
115	I NEED UBTS		A K-pop idol group that is hugely popular in Japan...
116	#2601Mr.Children		Mr.Children’s challenging song “#2601” is in a high vocal range.
117	whistlingMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'Kuchibue' is characterized by its wide vocal range.
118	UnsizerONE OK ROCK		As a modern rock band, they enjoy immense popularity...
119	FlowerFuji Kaze		Catchy pop music with an R&B vibe…
120	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song “Darling” is a grand ballad.
121	Play The GameŌrin		A female talent who is doing extremely well on variety shows…
122	force majeureVaundy		A challenging Vaundy song with a wide vocal range that’s incredibly satisfying to sing!
123	No Questionm-flo		A mix of authentic R&B and dance music mi…
124	MainstreamBE:FIRST		The current vocal groups in the country are largely…
125	Leave the Door OpenSilk Sonic		The genre known as New Soul in the 1970s…
126	Professionalism feat. HannyaAli		Core with a musical style centered on funk and soul…
127	FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG		K-pop idols who gained popularity in the 2010s…
128	SOUVENIRBUMP OF CHICKEN		Singing about the journey of dashing to be with a precious person…
129	HOWLINGXG		Right now, said to be the highest level among Japanese idols…
130	to singimase		imase's high-pitched falsetto songs
131	LaughobiaMINAKEKKE		MINAKEKKE's new song showcases diverse musicality
132	Rainy HighwayNagie Lane		A female unit representing city pop
133	riveriri		iri songs with a distinctive musicality and deep bass
134	finger hairChōkyūmei		Qiu Mei’s high notes are captivating.
135	impulseNoda Megumi		Emi Noda, captivating songs by a J-pop singer
136	dawnLiSA		LiSA’s powerful song racing toward a new future
137	RainSIRUP		A singer active in today’s Japanese R&B scene...
138	UnstoppableSuyon		As a member of Girls’ Generation in the early 2010s…
139	OthelloDAZBEE		The singer DAZBEE from South Korea. So beautiful…
140	Phantom DivePorukadotto Sutingurei		Music from the popular anime “Pocket Monsters” pl...
141	INCUBUSAcid Black Cherry		From catchy musical styles to jazzy ones…
142	WHO’S GONNA SAVE USHyde		A rock musi... that has earned high acclaim even in Europe
143	The Spider’s ThreadTomei		In charge of the theme song for the movie “Suzume.”
144	Butter-FlyWada Kōji		A representative Heisei-era anime song with a powerful vocal performance