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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Hamada Takuya

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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.

Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki10rank/position

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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SAKI

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honest / frank / straightforwardMakihara Noriyuki11rank/position

honest / frank / straightforward

Released on July 30, 1997, this is the 16th single overall and the first after moving to Sony Records.

It’s also the artist’s first attempt at a piano-only, self-accompanied ballad.

Chosen as the CM song for “Astel PHS,” it’s a poignant classic imagined for late-night radio play.

Highly recommended for those who want to sing with a gentle touch.

Since it’s sung with a calm mood throughout, avoid belting—aim for a light delivery and make good use of your breath.

It’s fine to let the voice come out thin, like in falsetto, so first focus on conveying a soft, tender atmosphere.

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Kubota Mami

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Let’s hold handsMakihara Noriyuki12rank/position

Let’s hold hands (Noriyuki Makihara). Let’s hold hands.

This song was written in September 2011 for the project “Te wo Tsunagou Daisakusen,” which aimed to bring smiles to areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Its warm lyrics center on themes of bonds and kindness, and the project’s official website publishes the lyrics and sheet music.

The song itself has a bouncing rhythm and a light feel, so it’s best to sing it in a way that doesn’t get too heavy.

Try moving your body as if lightly bouncing upward while you sing.

It might also work to toss off the word endings, as if flicking them away.

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Kubota Mami

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You are my treasure.Makihara Noriyuki13rank/position

Kimiha Bokuno Takaramono

This is the title track from the third album released in 1992, a warm ballad that closes the album.

Including the smash hits “Mou Koi Nante Shinai” and “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo,” this album is known as an early landmark work, characterized by delicate lyrics and gentle melodies.

It’s the opposite of an upbeat song, so its range is a calm E3 to F#4, which may make it easier to sing for those who struggle with high notes.

When you sing, be careful not to sing only with your lips—make sure to send your voice and breath forward.

Try singing while extending your hands forward from your vocal cords.

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Kubota Mami

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

A song from April 1993, it marked a sudden shift in Makihara’s sound toward a more mature vibe.

Written, composed, and arranged by Makihara himself, it’s also included on his fourth album, “SELF PORTRAIT.” It’s a classic with an adult atmosphere that portrays, from a male perspective, the aching feelings of falling for a close friend’s girlfriend.

The overall vocal range is D#3–A#4, and since the A section sits quite low, be careful not to let your pitch drop too much.

Keep the resonance placement consistent, with both the head and chest resonating well.

Try guiding with your hands or focusing your gaze to help maintain it.

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Kubota Mami

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