Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking of Noriyuki Makihara [2026]

Hungry SpiderMakihara Noriyuki29rank/position

Hungry Spider by Noriyuki Makihara, covered by Yuki Terada

This is a classic by Noriyuki Makihara, showcasing his distinctive voice—commanding a standout presence in pop—and his exceptional songwriting prowess.

The lyrics could be described as downright carnivorous, yet the song also carries a high-sense, stylish mood and a sense of purity.

It’s a track I can recommend as one that even has the power to make you more attractive.

A part-time job is waiting for you.Makihara Noriyuki30rank/position

Nice commercial – Recruit Townwork – Anna Ishibashi – ♪ Noriyuki Makihara

Makihara Noriyuki’s 2012 release “Baito o Kimi ga Matteiru” features a lively, uplifting melody that makes your heart dance, and it tackles the familiar theme of part-time job experiences close to our everyday lives.

It’s under a minute long, yet it’s packed with Makihara’s theme of “encountering a new self.” If you sing it at karaoke, people around you will likely relate to the lyrics and have an easy, fun time.

Plus, because it’s so short, it’s a reassuring choice for karaoke beginners!

montageMakihara Noriyuki31rank/position

montage

This is the 17th single, released on October 29, 1997, and it served as the theme song for the NTV drama “Koi no Katamichi Kippu.” The lyrics, which liken the psychology of longing for someone you love to police composite photos, are distinctive, and the song is highly regarded for portraying the genuine romantic feelings of an introverted man.

With its light, lively sound and a slightly higher starting pitch, it’s best if you can lift your eyebrows firmly from the very beginning and sing with clear accents.

Imagine small, quick movements, and if you can get your whole body into the rhythm, it will be excellent—so try doing that right from the intro.

If your timing lines up, you’ll surely find it easier to sing.

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three peopleMakihara Noriyuki32rank/position

Three People Noriyuki Makihara

A heartwarming masterpiece based on a true story, included on the album “You Are My Treasure.” It’s a song of youthful memories that portrays living together with a slightly older couple and hopes for the future, and it remains a long-standing favorite among fans.

The overall vocal range is C#3–A4, with relatively calm lines in the verses and pre-chorus, then a slight rise in range from the chorus.

For the low notes, make sure not to let the resonance drop too much—focus on resonating in the head.

If that’s difficult, try raising your hand toward your head and aim your voice at your hand.

Keeping your attention upward will naturally lift your eyebrows, too.

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this winterMakihara Noriyuki33rank/position

Kotoshi No Fuyu (2012 Remaster)

Noriyuki Makihara’s serene ballad depicting winter gently weaves in the season’s atmosphere alongside the quiet happiness of everyday life.

Through distinctly wintry visual motifs—like the cold and white breaths—you feel a tender gaze that contemplates the closeness of lovers and the accumulation of time, which truly resonates.

Included on the album “PHARMACY,” released in October 1994, and later selected for the 1997 best-of compilation “SMILING II ~THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA~,” the song may not be flashy, but it has long been cherished as a beloved winter staple.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play softly on a quiet night before the New Year, while spending time with someone special.

The thing I wanted mostMakihara Noriyuki34rank/position

The Thing I Wanted Most / Noriyuki Makihara

This is the 32nd single, released on July 28, 2004, and it served as the theme song for the drama “Last Present: The Final Summer Living with My Daughter,” starring Yuki Amami.

It’s a self-cover of “The Gift,” which was provided to the British band Blue, and it’s a warm masterpiece that realizes that selfless love and contribution to others are truly “the thing I wanted most.” Someone practicing this song in vocal training struggled with the pitch at the end of the phrases in the A section—does it go up or down? It seemed a bit tricky to memorize.

The overall vocal range isn’t that high, so if you sing with resonance in your head voice, you might be able to deliver it smoothly!

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I’m going to see you.Makihara Noriyuki35rank/position

Coming to See You [Live]

A song I’d really love you to sing at karaoke with your partner is Noriyuki Makihara’s “Kimi ni Ai ni Iku” (“I’m Going to See You”).

It’s the opening track of his 1993 album SELF PORTRAIT, a gentle ballad that captures how he feels on a Sunday as he heads out for a date with his girlfriend.

The lyrics warm your heart as you listen.

There’s a key change in the pre-chorus, so pitching it might be a bit tricky.

The final line is also a little high, but it’s definitely a song I hope you’ll try and sing in front of your girlfriend.

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