Singable Songs by Noriyuki Makihara: A Curated Selection of Masterpieces Perfect for Karaoke
From “Donna Toki mo.” onward, Noriyuki Makihara delivers the fleeting moments of everyday life and subtle shades of emotion wrapped in warm melodies.
His approachable lyrics and irresistibly singable melodies are part of the charm, and many people may be thinking they’d like to try them at karaoke.
In this article, we introduce relatively easy-to-sing songs from Makihara’s catalog.
We focus on pieces that fit comfortably within a natural vocal range and have a gentle tempo, so feel free to use this as a guide when choosing your next karaoke song!
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Singable songs by Noriyuki Makihara. Carefully selected masterpieces that feel great to sing at karaoke (1–10)
montageNEW!Makihara Noriyuki
This is the 17th single, released on October 29, 1997, and it served as the theme song for the NTV drama “Koi no Katamichi Kippu.” The lyrics, which liken the psychology of longing for someone you love to police composite photos, are distinctive, and the song is highly regarded for portraying the genuine romantic feelings of an introverted man.
With its light, lively sound and a slightly higher starting pitch, it’s best if you can lift your eyebrows firmly from the very beginning and sing with clear accents.
Imagine small, quick movements, and if you can get your whole body into the rhythm, it will be excellent—so try doing that right from the intro.
If your timing lines up, you’ll surely find it easier to sing.
her boyfriendNEW!Makihara Noriyuki
A song from April 1993, it marked a sudden shift in Makihara’s sound toward a more mature vibe.
Written, composed, and arranged by Makihara himself, it’s also included on his fourth album, “SELF PORTRAIT.” It’s a classic with an adult atmosphere that portrays, from a male perspective, the aching feelings of falling for a close friend’s girlfriend.
The overall vocal range is D#3–A#4, and since the A section sits quite low, be careful not to let your pitch drop too much.
Keep the resonance placement consistent, with both the head and chest resonating well.
Try guiding with your hands or focusing your gaze to help maintain it.
An angel descended upon a hopeless me.NEW!Makihara Noriyuki
This is a hidden gem included on the 1996 album UNDERWEAR, known for lyrics that portray the real struggles and affection in a relationship—like a girlfriend hurt by her insensitive boyfriend’s behavior throwing an alarm clock.
It’s a fan favorite.
The song itself has a lively sound and a rhythmically sung vibe, and it seems like you could get tired if you don’t watch your breathing.
Instead of trying too hard, it’s probably best to keep time with your body and enjoy singing it.
Listening to it many times and memorizing the lyrics will likely make it easier to sing.
Singable Songs by Noriyuki Makihara: A Curated Selection of Masterpieces That Feel Great to Sing at Karaoke (11–20)
Two WishesNEW!Makihara Noriyuki
It’s a song that reflects Makihara’s signature lyrical world—rather than a flashy love song, it cherishes the small moments of everyday life—and it’s a heartwarming track that wishes for the simple daily happiness shared with a loved one.
It has a good groove, so if you sing it rhythmically, both your chest voice and falsetto should come out comfortably.
Matching the timing is important; when your body’s groove and the moment you release your voice snap into place, your voice will come out naturally without needing to belt.
Also, be mindful of quickness, and try singing with a slightly accented attack at the start of each phrase.
Hungry SpiderNEW!Makihara Noriyuki
Written as the theme song for the drama “Labyrinth” starring Atsuro Watabe, it features a dark, mature worldview that likens loneliness and affection to a spider.
This single, which also includes an English version, marked a new frontier for Makihara.
With a fairly wide vocal range of C#3 to C5 and a good sense of tempo, it’s recommended to really ride the rhythm when singing.
The range isn’t consistently high, so you should be able to sing most of it in chest voice.
For the occasional falsetto parts, if you match the timing as you produce the sound, they should come out smoothly and feel good to sing.
playing hookyNEW!Makihara Noriyuki
It’s one of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature hit songs, themed around “playing hooky,” something many working adults can relate to.
The song portrays the feelings behind skipping work or school without a reason, including a sense of loneliness.
The tempo is relaxed, so it seems like a song you can sing calmly.
Since there are spots where the pitch rises at the ends of phrases—a Makihara hallmark—try to produce those lightly without forcing it.
If you strain, you’ll end up pushing with your throat, so simply lifting your facial muscles or raising your eyebrows can help you stay relaxed.
three peopleNEW!Makihara Noriyuki
A heartwarming masterpiece based on a true story, included on the album “You Are My Treasure.” It’s a song of youthful memories that portrays living together with a slightly older couple and hopes for the future, and it remains a long-standing favorite among fans.
The overall vocal range is C#3–A4, with relatively calm lines in the verses and pre-chorus, then a slight rise in range from the chorus.
For the low notes, make sure not to let the resonance drop too much—focus on resonating in the head.
If that’s difficult, try raising your hand toward your head and aim your voice at your hand.
Keeping your attention upward will naturally lift your eyebrows, too.