Masaki Makihara’s famous and popular songs

Hungry SpiderMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara Hungry Spider Chinese subtitles

This is the story of a spider who fell in love with a butterfly.

It also became the theme song for the drama “Labyrinth.” One day, that butterfly gets caught in the spider’s web—so what decision will the spider make? It’s an eerily poignant and beautiful song, but there’s a little twist hidden at the end of the music video that sends a chill down your spine.

montageMakihara Noriyuki

montage

Montage,” which was also used as the theme song for the TV drama One-Way Ticket to Love starring Makiko Esumi, is an indispensable classic when talking about Noriyuki Makihara.

I found it interesting how part of the lyrics—about how love shows up precisely when you have absolutely no intention of falling in love—ties in with the drama’s story.

Makihara’s recent songs are wonderful, but his past works are also full of masterpieces.

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Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki

Far Away, Far Away – Noriyuki Makihara (Full)

It’s a track from the album “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono,” and surprisingly it was never released as a single.

After the album came out, it drew attention through several self-covers and appearances in commercials, and it’s often performed live—now it’s become one of his signature songs.

It’s said to have been written with a friend back in his hometown in mind, and it vividly conjures up nostalgic scenes.

ANSWERMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara “ANSWER” with lyrics

I once saw a program where Noriyuki Makihara performed this song with an orchestra, and it made me realize that a song with true substance doesn’t get overshadowed by the grandeur of an orchestra.

The song says that while there may be unstable periods in the feelings you have for someone, true love exists beyond that.

It’s a track I’d love for you to listen to when you’re feeling tired.

I’m still alive.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara 'I'm Still Alive' (MV) [16th Single] (1996) Noriyuki Makihara / Mada Ikiteru yo

This song is like an answer track to the sudden “Noriyuki Makihara is dead” rumor that sprang up during a period when he wasn’t appearing much in the media.

Even the title, “I’m Still Alive,” feels tinged with a bit of irony, doesn’t it? Contrary to that situation, the track itself is pure, electrifying Makihara pop.

Chuck Wilson keeps making brief appearances throughout the music video.

If you get the chance, definitely check it out!

LOVE LOTTERMakihara Noriyuki

NORIYUKI MAKIHARA LOVE LETTER

From the lyrics—getting a job, becoming an adult, taking an express train, going off to a distant city—I think the theme is a loved one who graduates from school and takes a job far away.

Noriyuki Makihara’s songwriting, which can finely express those fleeting moments that become major turning points in life, along with the emotions and depictions felt at those times, is truly remarkable.

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Wish Upon the SnowMakihara Noriyuki

Tried singing Noriyuki Makihara's 'A Wish Upon the Snow'

Since he has many hit songs that evoke winter, many people might associate him with “Makihara of winter.” This song is also one you often hear every Christmas season.

It’s a straightforward pure-love Christmas song that recalls an ex and wishes them happiness.

It’s also a signature track in which Noriyuki Makihara stayed true to romantic pop.

It was used as the TBS network’s winter campaign song in 1993.