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Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Since his debut in 1990, Noriyuki Makihara has continued to produce numerous classic and hit songs.

“Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana,” which he wrote and composed for SMAP, became a nationwide hit beloved across Japan.

Here is a ranking of Makihara’s popular songs.

Noriyuki Makihara Popular Song Rankings [2026] (71–80)

To the infinite beyond ~To infinity and beyond~Makihara Noriyuki78rank/position

A single released by Noriyuki Makihara in 2009.

It’s a powerful number packed with a message about striving beyond your limits.

Through images like a dog trying to jump over a fence, the lyrics portray the importance of keeping on acting without giving up.

It’s a song that gives you a push to move first rather than overthinking.

It was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Hitachi Sekai Fushigi Hakken!” and as the theme song for the drama “How a 30-Something Temp Gets a Full-Time Job.”

three peopleMakihara Noriyuki79rank/position

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.

I’m okay.Makihara Noriyuki80rank/position

Noriyuki Makihara - I'm Okay (with lyrics)
I'm okay.Makihara Noriyuki

This is a track from Noriyuki Makihara’s second album, “Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi wo Shimasu ka,” released in 1991.

It’s a very straightforward breakup song that portrays a man who, despite the pain of separation, tries to remain composed.

It’s a wonderful song, so please give it a listen.

Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (81–90)

Graduation PhotoMakihara Noriyuki81rank/position

Graduation Photo – Noriyuki Makihara cover
Graduation PhotoMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara is well known for songs that are uplifting, cheerful, and courageous.

In the ballad “Sotsugyō Shashin,” a new side of Makki’s world emerges.

The wistful atmosphere unique to Noriyuki Makihara is truly wonderful.

The arrangement has a pop feel and is lovely, too.

It’s a cover that conveys the determination to face forward and move on to the next step.

I’m going to see you.Makihara Noriyuki82rank/position

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.

Your bicycleMakihara Noriyuki83rank/position

Your Bicycle - Noriyuki Makihara (with lyrics)
Your bicycleMakihara Noriyuki

A lighthearted pop song.

It portrays the feelings of a man who, after a big fight last night, decides to ride the bicycle the woman left behind and check on her while doing some shopping, as well as the scene of a neighborhood lady suspiciously eyeing the man pedaling a women’s bicycle.

For the hearts that are in loveMakihara Noriyuki84rank/position

This is the song “For Hearts in Love,” which I believe is widely recognized as being sung by Mitsuki Takahata.

It was written as the theme song for the musical Coffee Prince, and since Coffee Prince is based on a Korean drama, the song is well-known in Korea as well.