Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “SPY” (Music Video) [12th Single] (1994)

The theme song selected for the TBS drama “Otoko-girai” is Noriyuki Makihara’s “SPY.” Released as a single in 1994, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Its cool sound and rhythmic beat are really stylish.

There’s a part in the B-melody where the melody rises significantly, but it should be relatively easy to pitch.

In the C-melody, the time signature changes and creates a mysterious atmosphere, so be sure to keep a steady tempo.

Master it and give it a try at karaoke!

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Happy Birthday Song - Noriyuki Makihara

On your birthday, you should be the first one to celebrate yourself! Before heading to the birthday party, the perfect song to celebrate yourself with is Noriyuki Makihara’s “Happy Birthday Song.” It was included on the 2001 album Home Sweet Home.

Though life can be tough, the belief that good things will surely come depending on your own actions is depicted through Makihara’s characteristic words and storytelling.

On this day when you’ve turned a year older, it inspires you to tackle things anew with a fresh spirit.

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Wow

This song celebrates the birth of new life and the deep emotion that comes with its presence.

It poetically describes a baby’s tiny hand gripping and the hope for a future spent together, expressing the depth of the parent-child bond and the warmth that comes from their closeness.

Released in February 2003, the track is also included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album “EXPLORER.” Characterized by simple yet emotionally rich expression, it gives listeners a positive, uplifting energy.

It’s a perfect song for those who want to convey their love for their precious child, and it will create a heartwarming atmosphere at weddings and birthday celebrations alike.

honest / frank / straightforwardMakihara Noriyuki11rank/position

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A poignant piano ballad that invites you to reflect on the part of yourself that “can’t be honest.” It’s a singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara piece, his first attempt at a solo piano-and-vocal performance style.

Released in July 1997, it touched the hearts of many.

The words woven over the gentle tones of the piano give voice to those “unspoken feelings” everyone has experienced.

The song was also used in a commercial and is loved across generations.

The more you listen, the more your feelings for someone special overflow—like magic in a single track.

When you need the courage to make up, why not give it a listen?

Let’s hold handsMakihara Noriyuki12rank/position

Song: “Let’s Hold Hands” … 4-year-olds (Kiku Class)

This song is a warm and gentle piece that stays close to children’s hearts.

The lyrics are simple yet deeply meaningful, softly reminding us of the importance of holding hands.

Born from efforts to support recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the song was released in 2011 and resonated with many people.

Designed so children can sing it easily, it’s perfect for events at nurseries and kindergartens, as well as for everyday childcare.

If everyone holds hands and sings together, it will surely become a wonderful time filled with smiles.

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[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “Her Lover” (Music Video) [7th Single] (1993) Noriyuki Makihara / Kanojo no Koibito

The world of unrequited love that Noriyuki Makihara depicts resonates with everyone’s hearts.

The protagonist’s complex feelings after falling for a friend’s lover come through in his warm, gentle vocals.

Released in April 1993, this song reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart and drew empathy from many listeners.

It’s a perfect track for anyone torn between friendship and romance.

You’ll surely be moved by the protagonist, who tries to protect a precious friendship while carrying a bittersweet love.

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Milk

“MILK,” included on the album SELF PORTRAIT, is a beloved track well known among fans.

It’s a song that really resonates when you’re struggling or on the verge of giving up.

Released in 1993, the album is packed with masterpieces and reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

The lyrics depict a friend who gently embraces the protagonist, who has come to feel anxious even about the one thing they were confident in.

The song sits in a slightly higher range that makes Makihara’s fresh, vibrant voice especially appealing, and it suits a soft vocal style—so definitely give it a try!

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