Maki Ohguro’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce songs by Maki Ohguro, a female singer who represents the 1990s.
Maki Ohguro began her career as a singer in 1989, but at first she could only work as a backing vocalist for other artists and endured a difficult apprenticeship period.
She made her solo debut in 1992 with “STOP MOTION,” but it reportedly didn’t sell very well.
However, her second single, “DA・KA・RA,” became a major hit, and from there she advanced on the path to becoming a popular singer.
Her powerful vocal ability—one of her greatest charms—may well be the result of those years of groundwork.
Now, please listen to the songs of Maki Ohguro, an artist with an overwhelming vocal presence.
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Maki Ohguro’s iconic and popular songs (21–30)
ROCKsDaikoku Maki
This song has a rock-style intro and it’s insanely cool.
The chorus feels big and epic, which is really nice.
I think it’s a hidden gem.
The high notes are a bit on the higher side, but the vocals are great.
It’s got a good groove, so I sing it at karaoke a lot.
I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki
This was my favorite song.
I remember the last key change getting really high and being really difficult.
But it was a hit at karaoke, and everyone knew it.
I loved it so much that I sang it all the time—it was a classic for me.
It takes me back to my senior year of high school.
Lie,Lie,Lie,Daikoku Maki
This is the first single released since Maki Ohguro resumed her activities in 2015, and also the first single marking her 25th debut anniversary.
Both the musical style and the music video’s storyline convey a sense of mature allure.
It’s also surprising that this was her first anime tie-in in 20 years.
Let’s break up. Let’s disappear—me from you, and you from me.Daikoku Maki
I loved how the beginning of this song felt exciting and mysterious.
It has a wonderfully mature vibe.
The lyrics are excellent, and songs from that time were really great.
I think it portrays women in a very straightforward way, while also depicting them as cool.
IdentityDaikoku Maki
An uplifting anthem that sings about living powerfully.
A single written and composed by Maki Ohguro herself, released in May 2002.
Chosen as the image song for TBS’s soccer program, it helped fuel the excitement leading up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan.
While portraying an attitude of continually taking on life’s challenges, it conveys the emotions that sway between dreams and reality.
It offers strength to those who seek to forge their own path through sports.
BRAND-NEW DAYDaikoku Maki
It’s a relaxed slow number with a pleasantly soothing melody.
I love the part where it switches to a more upbeat groove partway through.
The song has a slightly unusual style, and listening to it makes me feel ready to give it my all again starting tomorrow.
It makes me feel like I can be reborn.
diamond dustDaikoku Maki
It’s a gently rendered song.
It’s a listenable number that lets you sing at a relaxed pace at karaoke and can move you to tears.
A masterpiece by the big-name duo: lyrics by Yukinojo Mori and composition by Kyosuke Himuro.
You can tell it’s being sung with great care.
It’s a very beautiful song.