Masaki Makihara’s famous and popular songs

Monster Under the EavesMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara – Monster Under the Eaves [Music Video] #nokimon

This song sings about a gay romance.

Noriyuki Makihara himself has come out as gay, and the song carries a very strong message.

It’s a catchy pop tune, yet the lyrics and melody have a poignant sadness that really grabs you.

The beautiful yet raw expressions draw you in.

Whether the listener is gay or not, there’s likely a lot in this song they can relate to.

The Magic of DecemberMakihara Noriyuki

12gatsu No Maho (2012 Remaster)

It’s a song that leaves a strong impression with its narrator, single-mindedly inviting someone out in the hope of conveying the warmth of a winter city.

Layering quintessential winter scenes—white breaths in the cold, the glow of street trees—it uses the word “magic” to express a clumsy yet unflinchingly sincere love.

Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s debut album “Kimi ga Warau Toki Kimi no Mune ga Itamanai You ni” in October 1990, this track is positioned as an origin point for the later lineage of winter-themed songs.

Its warm arrangement—melding strings and bell tones into a breezy band ensemble—perfectly complements lyrics so straightforward they’re almost embarrassing.

It’s a number you’ll want to hear when quietly seeing out the year while looking back on the months gone by.

Tokyo DAYSMakihara Noriyuki

Tokyo DAYS

This song portrays the days of an adult who hasn’t forgotten their childlike heart, being jostled by the dull atmosphere of Tokyo.

By today’s standards, it has a bit of a chuunibyou vibe, but it’s a life-encouragement song that resonates with and is relatable to people like that—myself included.

It’s a very positive track that ends with the line “Wonderful Everyday.”

An angel descended upon helpless me.Makihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara – An Angel Came Down to Helpless Me

The song begins with a fight, with his lover storming out.

He recalls his feelings for her, reflects on why they argued, and, with honesty, goes to bring her back.

Listening to this will help you open your heart along with the music.

Winter Is Starting (2012 Remaster)Makihara Noriyuki

Fuyu Ga Hajimaru Yo (2012 Remaster)

The fourth single released by Noriyuki Makihara in November 1991 is a winter classic etched in many people’s hearts as the theme song for Sapporo Beer’s “Fuyu Monogatari” commercial.

Its buoyant shuffle beat and the chorus’s striking leaping melody stick in your ears, making it a song that lets you welcome the arrival of winter with excitement.

The lyrics carefully depict the warm, everyday life of a couple in love.

In 2012, a 24-bit digital remaster was included on the album “Aki Uta, Fuyu Uta.

~ Mou Koi Nante Shinai,” and the song was once again used in a commercial.

As the cold season sets in, it’s guaranteed to boost the mood when played at year-end parties or other drinking gatherings.

With its gentle, bright vocals that make you forget the winter chill, it stands as a quintessential winter song.

Firefly ~ I Will Go On LivingMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara 'Firefly ~ I Will Keep on Living' PV video viewing/listening lyrics

It was the theme song for the film “KIDS” and was also used in an Aiful Home commercial.

It’s the 38th single.

The lyrics about wanting to be someone’s source of happiness are deeply moving.

It’s a song that carries a powerful message within its bittersweet tone.

I hope young people who’ve lost their way will give it a listen!

playing hookyMakihara Noriyuki

I tried singing Noriyuki Makihara’s “Playing Hooky”~♪

This song vividly conjures up the scene of a young man skipping work, absentmindedly thinking about the girlfriend he broke up with in a café.

Its straightforward lyrics and slightly wistful arrangement are an exceptionally good match.

It resonates with a heartfelt wish: I want to be loved, too.