Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

MILKMakihara Noriyuki15rank/position

Milk

MILK, included on the album SELF PORTRAIT, is a beloved track that dedicated fans know well.

It’s a song that resonates deeply when you’re struggling or feel like you’re about to give up.

The album, released in 1993, is full of great songs and reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

The lyrics portray a friend who gently embraces the protagonist, who has even begun to feel insecure about the one thing they were confident in.

The key sits a bit on the higher side where Makihara’s fresh, vibrant vocals shine, but it suits a soft singing style—so definitely give it a try!

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Hamada Takuya

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The One and Only Flower in the WorldMakihara Noriyuki16rank/position

Sekai Ni Hitotsu Dake No Hana

Noriyuki Makihara’s “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” became beloved by many after it was provided as a song for SMAP.

The song stands out for its singability and heartwarming message.

While his delicate vocals shine through powerfully, people with lower voices can also enjoy it by adjusting the key, making it a great pick even for those who aren’t confident singers.

It works whether you perform it solo or get everyone to sing along together to wrap up a karaoke session.

Loved across generations, it’s a song you can use at karaoke with people of any age!

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miyabi

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[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “North Wind ~May It Reach You~” (MV) [6th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara/Kitakaze - kiminitodokimasuyouni

This is a winter ballad released by Noriyuki Makihara in 1992.

It’s known as a Sapporo Beer commercial song.

It begins with an intro that carries a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, and the melody woven by Mackey’s characteristically gentle vocals is striking.

It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to in the cold season.

The lyrics skillfully depict winter scenes and delicately express the wistful feelings for a loved one.

If you sing this song in front of someone special on New Year’s Eve, it will surely put them in a good mood!

Hungry SpiderMakihara Noriyuki18rank/position

Hungry Spider – Noriyuki Makihara (PV)

Written as the theme song for the drama “Labyrinth” starring Atsuro Watabe, it features a dark, mature worldview that likens loneliness and affection to a spider.

This single, which also includes an English version, marked a new frontier for Makihara.

With a fairly wide vocal range of C#3 to C5 and a good sense of tempo, it’s recommended to really ride the rhythm when singing.

The range isn’t consistently high, so you should be able to sing most of it in chest voice.

For the occasional falsetto parts, if you match the timing as you produce the sound, they should come out smoothly and feel good to sing.

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Kubota Mami

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montageMakihara Noriyuki19rank/position

montage

This is the 17th single, released on October 29, 1997, and it served as the theme song for the NTV drama “Koi no Katamichi Kippu.” The lyrics, which liken the psychology of longing for someone you love to police composite photos, are distinctive, and the song is highly regarded for portraying the genuine romantic feelings of an introverted man.

With its light, lively sound and a slightly higher starting pitch, it’s best if you can lift your eyebrows firmly from the very beginning and sing with clear accents.

Imagine small, quick movements, and if you can get your whole body into the rhythm, it will be excellent—so try doing that right from the intro.

If your timing lines up, you’ll surely find it easier to sing.

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Kubota Mami

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Kotoshi No Fuyu (2012 Remaster)

In Noriyuki Makihara’s serene winter ballad, the gentle happiness of everyday life is carefully woven together with the season’s atmosphere.

Through distinctly wintry visual motifs—like the cold and visible white breath—the song’s gaze on the distance between lovers and the accumulation of shared time resonates deeply.

Included on the album PHARMACY, released in October 1994, and later selected for the 1997 best-of compilation SMILING II – THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA, this piece may not be showy, but it has long been cherished as a beloved winter staple.

It’s a song you’ll want to play softly on a quiet night around the New Year, while spending time with someone special.

Your backMakihara Noriyuki21rank/position

Noriyuki Makihara – Your Back (Figure from Behind)

“Your Figure From Behind” features a refreshing melody of bowed string instruments.

It’s a track included on the 2008 album “Personal Soundtracks.” Pay attention to the lyrics, which intricately depict emotions wavering between friendship and romance.

Makihara Noriyuki’s lyrics are straightforward, yet they focus on the delicate parts of the human heart, making them deeply moving and interesting.

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Itō Yūta

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