Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Thank You Very Much — Noriyuki Makihara cover. Dōmo-kun 20th Anniversary campaign song, included on Design & Reason, with lyrics.

This song was created as a special commemorative piece to celebrate the 20th anniversary of NHK’s character Domo-kun.

Conveying twenty years’ worth of “thank yous” from Domo-kun, the song is accompanied by a lovely special movie presented in a drama style.

The lyrics are very simple so that the word “thank you” really comes across, and that simplicity, in turn, seems to highlight the word “thank you” even more.

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Kite

It’s a warm, uplifting song that evokes the image of flying a kite in the clear winter air.

Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album released in November 2007, “I Thought Sadness Was of No Use,” it was also chosen as the ending theme for the TV drama Good Doctor.

The lyrics feature motifs like “headwind” and “thread,” symbolically expressing the courage to face difficulties and the bonds with loved ones.

With melodies and words that resonate deeply, it won the Japan Gold Disc Award for Best Karaoke Song.

It’s a wonderful choice to sing when gathering with hometown friends and relatives at New Year’s, sharing hope and determination for the year ahead.

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sparkling

Released in 2002 and beloved as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Koi no Chikara,” this classic by Kazumasa Oda is covered by Noriyuki Makihara, known for his warm, gentle vocals.

The lyrics, which sing of emotional tremors and the sparkle of moments, quietly speak of hope and the power of love amid life’s uncertainties.

Makihara’s delicate, tender voice wraps the original song’s kindness in a fresh interpretation, evoking even deeper emotion.

It’s a song that gently nudges forward those embarking on a new beginning or finding themselves lost along the way.

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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.

A part-time job is waiting for you.Makihara Noriyuki68rank/position

I tried singing Noriyuki Makihara’s “Your Part-Time Job Is Waiting for You”~♪

A classic by Noriyuki Makihara that has become established as the theme song for the Townwork commercial.

While Makihara is known for lyrics with depth and a hint of shadow, this track—tied up as a cheer song for part-time workers—turns out to be an irresistibly bright pop tune.

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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!

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Noriyuki Makihara – Fight!

Noriyuki Makihara’s “Fight!” is, as everyone knows, a cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song.

As the title suggests, it’s a pep song that cheers on those who are doing their best with a hearty “Fight!” It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke as well.