Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking of Noriyuki Makihara [2026]

In this noisy, beloved worldMakihara Noriyuki22rank/position

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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Almost at the topMakihara Noriyuki23rank/position

Noriyuki Makihara - Almost at the Top (with Lyrics)

“Teppe-n Made Mousugu” is a track included on Noriyuki Makihara’s third album, Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono, released in 1992, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

The lyrics depict a heart-fluttering moment on the Ferris wheel they rode last at an amusement park visited with his girlfriend, and listening to it really warms the heart.

As a waltz-style ballad built on triplets in 3/4 time, it should create a cozy atmosphere when sung at karaoke.

It’s nice if you can switch your delivery to suit the song—singing the first verse with its piano accompaniment and the second verse, where the rhythm comes in, by riding the groove and staying close to the feel of the track.

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Hamada Takuya

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Let’s hold handsMakihara Noriyuki24rank/position

Let’s hold hands (Noriyuki Makihara). Let’s hold hands.

This song was written in September 2011 for the project “Te wo Tsunagou Daisakusen,” which aimed to bring smiles to areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Its warm lyrics center on themes of bonds and kindness, and the project’s official website publishes the lyrics and sheet music.

The song itself has a bouncing rhythm and a light feel, so it’s best to sing it in a way that doesn’t get too heavy.

Try moving your body as if lightly bouncing upward while you sing.

It might also work to toss off the word endings, as if flicking them away.

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Kubota Mami

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An angel descended upon a hopeless me.Makihara Noriyuki25rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara - “An Angel Came Down to This Hopeless Me” (MV) [15th Single] (1996)

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.

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Kubota Mami

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I’m still alive.Makihara Noriyuki26rank/position

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

Makihara Noriyuki’s 16th single, released in 1996, is “Mada Ikiteru yo” (“I’m Still Alive”).

It’s a track that cleverly turns the rumored death hoax about Makihara at the time on its head, showcasing his signature sense of humor.

It reached No.

10 on the Oricon chart.

The song depicts a protagonist who’s been hit with a one-two punch of a cold and heartbreak, yet keeps looking forward and living on.

With an 8-beat feel and tight syncopation, it’s sure to get lively if you sing along to the rhythm.

There are a few brief key changes, so be sure to hold your pitch and sing it with confidence.

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Hamada Takuya

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playing hookyMakihara Noriyuki27rank/position

Zuruyasumi

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.

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Kubota Mami

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chicken riceMakihara Noriyuki28rank/position

Chicken Rice (2020 ver.)

It’s a cover of a collaboration song with Masatoshi Hamada that Mr.

Makihara himself composed, and it’s included on the 2006 album “LIFE IN DOWNTOWN.” In this version, where Mr.

Makihara sang chorus in the original, he takes the lead vocal, featuring a warm self-arrangement that has been highly praised by fans.

With Makihara singing, the sound has a gentle, effortlessly sung feel, so it seems fine to approach it with a light touch when you sing.

Try singing with a slightly higher, constantly resonant tone, keeping the sound ringing in your head.

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Kubota Mami

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