[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. A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them! (1–10)
Love song foreverNEW!Vaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy is known for his wide-ranging musical style.
His track “Zutto Love Song,” released in August 2025, has garnered fervent support from fans.
The song leans toward a rock sound with a hint of Showa-era flavor, featuring distinctly Japanese phrases reminiscent of kayōkyoku.
While the piece isn’t consistently difficult throughout, the B-melody includes a section with pronounced pitch jumps, so you’ll need to be careful not to go off pitch there.
That said, the B-melody itself is very catchy and easy to sing, so if you’re confident in your pitch sense, be sure to give it a try.
Together forever!NEW!Tatsuya Kitani
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.
While he has many catchy songs, he also has some technically demanding ones.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Zuutto Issho! This piece requires a wide vocal range from mid1 A# to high A, with quite dramatic pitch movement up and down.
That alone makes it difficult, but it also has few breathing points and many rapid-fire phrases, so in addition to pitch control, strong lung capacity is needed.
It’s a song that demands comprehensive vocal ability, so definitely give it a try.
poofNEW!King Gnu
King Gnu is a band that has gained popularity for its highly original musicality.
While they have many tastefully crafted songs, they’re also known for having plenty of difficult ones.
Among their catalog, the track I especially recommend is Doron.
Known as the theme song for the film “Stolen Identity 2,” it has a gritty atmosphere and a fairly wide vocal range from mid1 A# to hi A#.
On top of that, the melodic leaps up and down are quite intense, but the most challenging parts are the chorus and the C section.
When the chorus and C section hit, the tempo jumps up all at once, leaving few breathing points; combined with the sharp rises and falls in pitch, it makes nailing the intonation extremely difficult.
[For Men] Karaoke Challenge Songs: A collection of tracks that are cool if you can sing them! (11–20)
7th TriggerNEW!UVERworld
UVERworld is a band that commands overwhelming support from men with their motivational messaging and razor-sharp musicality.
While they have many exhilarating tracks, a lot of them are also quite challenging.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is “7th Trigger.” The vocal range in this song is extremely high, spanning from mid2A to hiF, with the chorus repeatedly hitting hiA to hiD.
It’s a piece that stands out for its sheer height, but since there’s room to lower the key, try tackling it in the key that suits you best.
You’re the Only…NEW!Masatoshi Ono
Masatoshi Ono is known in Japan as one of the top masters of high-tone vocals.
In addition to his falsetto, he is highly regarded for his mixed voice, and he’s famous for delivering solid sound pressure even at high pitches.
Speaking of Ono’s most challenging songs, “You’re the Only…” is probably at the top of the list.
This piece features an exceptionally wide range from mid1 G# to hi B, and it does not use falsetto.
In other words, because every high-tone phrase has to be sung in chest voice, it’s difficult to pull off unless you possess an unusually specialized vocal range to begin with.
Moreover, as a rock ballad, it also demands vocal power, making it a song of very high difficulty in every respect.
Same BlueOfficial HIGE DANDism
Official HIGE DANDism is a band known for its catchy sound that blends J-pop with elements of Western music.
They consistently release hit songs, and their new track “Same Blue” drew attention right after its release.
The tricky part of this song is, without a doubt, the end of the chorus.
It features very high falsetto passages that appear repeatedly, and because the pitch moves up and down so drastically in this section, it requires a great deal of pitch control.
Give it a try!
KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE
When it comes to Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s vocalist, Motoki Omori, he’s known for his exceptional singing ability.
Given how massively successful Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has been, it’s only natural that their songs are very popular at karaoke—but many people probably end up feeling crushed when they try singing and realize they can’t perform anything like Omori.
The song Kusushiki, released in April 2025, is no exception: it’s hard to deny that perfectly delivering a melody line that fluidly covers a wide vocal range while seamlessly connecting rhythmic sections with soaring phrases is extremely difficult.
Another hallmark of Omori’s style is the delicate vibrato he applies to both the low notes and the falsetto, and since the rhythm in this track is also quite tricky, it’s a perfect pick for today’s theme.