Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

The wind gives no name.Makihara Noriyuki92rank/position

The wind gives no name.

A heartwarming song woven by Noriyuki Makihara that uses the wind as its motif.

Included on the album “Heart to Heart,” this piece sings of admiration for a presence that delivers kindness without seeking anything in return—like the wind that never gives its name.

Makihara’s gentle vocals and the melody that sinks into the heart wrap listeners in warmth.

The song was also performed during the “Makihara Noriyuki Concert Tour 2011–12 ‘Heart to Heart,’” held from September 2011 to January 2012.

It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who wishes to keep watching over someone dear.

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Season of Beginnings

This is the piece I want you to hear in that season when you slip into a new uniform and your heart is a mix of anticipation and nerves.

It’s the first collaborative work by Noriyuki Makihara and Hanaregumi, released in April 2025, which began streaming after an exclusive one-month airplay on FM COCOLO.

Sparked by their appearance together on a radio program, the song weaves in sounds of folk instruments like the charango to evoke spring’s curious sense of uplift.

Its appeal lies in how it gently stays close not only to celebration and brightness, but also to the unease and inner restlessness that come with changes in our surroundings.

As you embark on your new junior high school life, if you ever feel lost or find yourself about to pause, their harmonies will surely offer a quiet hand at your back.

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Noriyuki Makihara – Fall [Music Video]

It’s the theme song for the drama “Today, I’m Taking the Day Off,” written specifically for the show.

The lyrics mirror the drama’s scenario of a woman who knows nothing about love discovering it and falling into a new world.

The music video’s relentlessly falling visuals—shot with sideways and upside-down camera work—paired with an up-tempo, disco-style sound, make it irresistibly stylish.

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Noriyuki Makihara – You Are the Inspiration [Music Video]

My heart gently unravels with the calm resonance of the sound.

This work by Noriyuki Makihara is included on the album “Buppu Label 15th Anniversary ‘Showcase!’,” released in February 2025.

It carries the message, “Simply living honestly and earnestly can be a help to someone,” and combined with Makihara’s warm, delicate vocals, it truly touches the heart.

Try listening to it during a quiet moment while thinking of someone dear to you.

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One Step, One Encounter

This is the theme song for “Jun Sanpo,” a show where Junji Takada, while retaining his playful vibe, interacts with people around town.

When its beautiful melody—something only Noriyuki Makihara could compose—is sung with a clear, expansive voice, various scenes spring to mind.

It’s perfect for lunchtime before you head out!

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After Calling Your Name / Noriyuki Makihara

Released in 2003, this is Noriyuki Makihara’s 29th single and was used as a commercial song for Sumitomo Life Insurance.

The music video features Nanako Matsushima, and Makihara’s clear, pure voice delivers a touching ballad.

It’s a song that reminds you of the preciousness of continuing to care for someone.

Highly recommended for those in long-distance relationships.

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Noriyuki Makihara – Four-Leaf Clover [Music Video]

It’s the theme song for the drama “Going My Home.” At the time he composed it, Noriyuki Makihara was in Ireland for a TV shoot, and the piece was crafted as a Celtic-style song featuring Irish elements.

With its flowing 6/8 time, grand melodic line, and deeply resonant lyrics, it’s a quintessential Makihara masterpiece with his world on full display.