Masaki Makihara’s famous and popular songs

honest / frank / straightforwardMakihara Noriyuki

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Released in 1997, this was the 17th single.

It was used in a commercial for Astel Tokyo, and even in the 2000s the album version was featured in ads for beverages and railways.

With its gently intimate piano-and-vocal style, it’s a song that once again showcases the appeal of Noriyuki Makihara’s music, lyrics, and voice.

Go beyond.Makihara Noriyuki

Go beyond.

This is the song chosen as the theme for Kansai TV’s evening information program “Yuugata LIVE Wonder.” It’s an uplifting track like a cheer song for people who are doing their best.

The phrase “Koero” (Overcome), which is repeated many times in the chorus and is also the title of the song, is very striking.

chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki

chicken rice

The lyrics were written by Downtown’s Hitoshi Matsumoto, the music composed by Noriyuki Makihara, and the song was performed by Downtown’s Masatoshi Hamada and Noriyuki Makihara.

It’s a Christmas classic that everyone knows.

Both the lyrics and the melody are filled with warmth, and even Hamada’s somewhat unpolished vocals—he’s primarily a comedian—feel like an integral part of the song.

Your backMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara – Your Back (Figure from Behind)

“Your Figure From Behind” features a refreshing melody of bowed string instruments.

It’s a track included on the 2008 album “Personal Soundtracks.” Pay attention to the lyrics, which intricately depict emotions wavering between friendship and romance.

Makihara Noriyuki’s lyrics are straightforward, yet they focus on the delicate parts of the human heart, making them deeply moving and interesting.

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Itō Yūta

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In this noisy, beloved worldMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara – In This Noisy, Adorable World [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, who had great success in the 1990s and 2000s.

Although he has not been active in the public eye since his arrest in 2018, he still releases songs consistently, and continues to attract steady popularity with his unchanging musical style.

Among his works, the one I particularly recommend is “Urusakute Itoshii Kono Sekai ni” (“To This Noisy, Beloved World”).

Brimming with what fans call his signature “Makihara touch,” this piece is an easy-to-sing pop song from start to finish.

The vocal range isn’t wide, so give it a try.

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Ryo

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Let’s hold hands and go home.Makihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara - Let's Hold Hands and Go Home - Solo Acoustic Performance

A bittersweet love song about gazing at another girl during a date, which your partner notices and gets sulky about.

Don’t worry—I love you, so please cheer up, the singer pleads.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, included on the 1997 album “Such a Lovely Place.” Despite its stylish turns of phrase, the song conveys a down-to-earth sincerity—just what you’d expect from him.

Given the theme of the lyrics, it may resonate especially well with students.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara – Sakura Melody [Music Video]

A singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture who has produced numerous masterpieces, with hit songs not only from his own work but also those he has written for other artists.

His third single, “Donna Toki mo,” released the year after his 1990 major-label debut, became a massive hit that represented 1990s J-pop and could be heard in many contexts, including films and commercials.

With his distinctive, gentle voice, lyrics that vividly evoke emotions and scenes, and melodies and arrangements that are catchy yet tinged with a certain poignancy, he has won listeners across a wide range of demographics.

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Hoshino Takashi

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