[Challenge] A Compilation of Anime Songs with High-Pitched Melodies and High-Tone Vocals

THE DAYPorno Graffitti

PornoGraffitti “THE DAY” Music Video (Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 1 Cour 1 OP Theme)

PornoGraffitti is famous for their high vocal range, and I think “THE DAY” is one of their highest songs, especially at the top end.

The tempo is quite fast too, so if you’re going to sing it, it’ll be tough to keep up unless you really memorize the song first.

Also, vocalist Okano mostly uses chest voice and belts the high notes in his natural voice, but the highest note at the end of the chorus, C#5, is in falsetto.

That switch is so cool, isn’t it? Since the song is up-tempo, if you’re not comfortable with high notes, I recommend lowering the key by one or two steps instead of starting in the original key.

Rather than focusing on pitch at first, start by getting used to the speed! You might get caught up in just getting the notes out, but don’t forget to breathe!

I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei

Whatever happens, I don't care anymore / Hoshimachi Suisei (official)

One of my students once practiced “Stellar Stellar,” but this time, “Mou Dounatte mo Ii ya” has a completely different vibe—it’s a cool-style anime song.

Listening through the whole track, it has an overall sense of speed with lots of fast lyrics, so keeping the rhythm is very important.

Since it’s such a fast song and the pitch goes up to D5, the key is to avoid straining your voice.

It might help to sing with a relaxed approach, using a strong head voice.

This gameKonomi Suzuki

This game

Do you know the anison singer Konomi Suzuki? She’s really cool, so if you like anime songs, you should definitely give her a listen! In “This game,” the notes are extremely high throughout, and it even modulates in the last chorus, making it go even higher.

The overall range of the song is B3 to F5, which is generally on the higher side, and if you try to belt it all in chest voice, your throat will get wrecked (lol).

Suzuki mixes in head voice skillfully.

When hitting notes as high as in “This game,” it’s easier if you focus on resonance rather than just pushing or belting.

That said, it’s not something anyone can do right away, so first try placing a hand on your chest and check that your chest is resonating.

Also, if you forget to breathe, you won’t be able to hit high notes, so take plenty of air through your mouth and line up your breathing with the song’s timing!

LOVE or HATE?Mayu Maeshima

[Music Video] LOVE or HATE? / Mayu Maeshima [TV Anime “Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord” OP]

This is a digital single by Mayu Maeshima, released in January 2024.

It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime ‘Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord.

‘ With its very powerful high-tone vocals and slightly idiosyncratic phrasing and vocal nuances, it’s a difficult song with several hurdles to clear if you want to sing it well.

Precisely for that reason, it’s a track I’d love confident singers to take on.

Not only does it require consistently powerful vocal delivery, but the rhythm and groove of the so-called digi-rock backing track are also crucial points for performing it.

Be sure to study those aspects thoroughly before you give it a try.

IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE

MY FIRST STORY × HYDE – “MUGEN” (from Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”) Official Music Video

A stunning collaborative track by MY FIRST STORY and HYDE that fuses a passionate rock sound with a grand, expansive worldview.

Released in June 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc.

The strengths of both artists meld beautifully, delivering a powerful portrayal of a heart wavering between weakness and strength over a solid alternative rock foundation.

With lyrics that voice a fighting spirit in search of answers and the resolve to face inescapable fate, the song offers encouragement to anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

It’s sure to resonate as the perfect soundtrack for forging your own path.

A Night for OnePorno Graffitti

Porno Graffitti “Hitorino Yoru” Music Video (Anime “GTO” Opening Theme)

The second single “Hitorino Yoru,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime GTO.

Its brisk ensemble that evokes beat rock and its poppy melody create a strong impact.

Although the song features high tones, the overall vocal range is narrow and the melody doesn’t move much, making it easy to sing at karaoke.

With its driving beat that gets everyone pumped up, it’s a refreshing rock tune that both men and women will want to sing.

The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyo-za

Koga Ninpōchō (MV)

This is Onmyo-za’s 10th single, released in April 2005.

It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls.

Set over an uptempo, hard-rock-style backing track, it’s a song that really lets vocalist Kuroneko’s high tones shine.

To sing this track convincingly, it’s important not only to deliver the high notes in your chest voice with openness and ease, but even more crucial is how smoothly you can transition between registers in the chorus sections that switch into falsetto.

Master those seamless register shifts, perform it brilliantly, and bask in the praise from everyone around you!