Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Apple blossomsMakihara Noriyuki29rank/position

Noriyuki Makihara - Apple Blossoms - LIVE

The song “Ringo no Hana” included on the 2011 album Heart to Heart.

I think Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle voice matches the lyrics perfectly.

Listening to the lyrics, written in beautiful Japanese, brings to mind nostalgic scenes of old Japan and reminds me of my original intentions.

I truly think Noriyuki Makihara’s songwriting, which warmly moves people’s hearts, is wonderful.

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Itō Yūta

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An angel descended upon hopeless me.Makihara Noriyuki30rank/position

Noriyuki Makihara – An Angel Came Down to Helpless Me

It’s better not to mention things given to you by your ex-girlfriend.

It’s fine if it’s something your current girlfriend would be okay with you throwing away if she asked you to.

Ideally, keep it a secret to avoid making her angry and to prevent arguments, but if you get found out, she’ll probably be upset—so just keep apologizing then.

Wish Upon the SnowMakihara Noriyuki31rank/position

Yukini Negaiwo

A perfect piece for winter that gently sings of “the warmth of loved ones.” It’s the 10th single released by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara in November 1993, a single cut from the album SELF PORTRAIT, and it was used as TBS’s winter campaign song.

The charm of this work lies in its tender lyrics, which view Christmas as a day to feel connected to others.

The emotionally rich arrangement—piano and strings woven over a medium-tempo melody—feels wonderfully comforting.

Sing it at karaoke, and the memories of Christmas from those days will quietly come back to life.

In this noisy, beloved worldMakihara Noriyuki32rank/position

Noriyuki Makihara – In This Noisy, Adorable World [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, who had great success in the 1990s and 2000s.

Although he has not been active in the public eye since his arrest in 2018, he still releases songs consistently, and continues to attract steady popularity with his unchanging musical style.

Among his works, the one I particularly recommend is “Urusakute Itoshii Kono Sekai ni” (“To This Noisy, Beloved World”).

Brimming with what fans call his signature “Makihara touch,” this piece is an easy-to-sing pop song from start to finish.

The vocal range isn’t wide, so give it a try.

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Ryo

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Tearful ChristmasMakihara Noriyuki33rank/position

namidano Christmas

This is a classic by Noriyuki Makihara that carries warmth within its melancholy.

The lyrics, which portray the pain of a broken heart on Christmas night, resonate with many people.

Included on the album “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono,” released in June 1992, the song is marked by gentle piano tones and Makihara’s delicate vocals.

With a characteristically modest vocal range typical of Makihara, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s the perfect mature Christmas song that offers comfort to those who’ve experienced a breakup or are spending Christmas alone.

Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki34rank/position

3gatsu No Yuki (2012 Remaster)

A song by Noriyuki Makihara that delicately captures the atmosphere of those few days just after the graduation ceremony.

It was included on the album “Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi o Shimasu ka,” released in September 1991, the same record that features the smash hit “Donna Toki mo.” The title is striking, evoking the lingering traces of winter that suddenly drift down like snow in a season meant to be heading toward spring—mirroring the fleeting chill that visits a heart trying to move forward.

Its lyrics, where affection for the days spent with friends intersects with the resolve to step out on separate paths, carefully scoop up the emotions that waver at life’s turning points.

Everyday imagery—like the lanes of a bowling alley—helps summon each listener’s own memories.

It’s a perfect track not only for those about to graduate, but also for anyone who wants to look back on their youthful days.

ANSWERMakihara Noriyuki35rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “ANSWER” (Music Video) [2nd Single] (1990) Noriyuki Makihara

I love “ANSWER,” too.

Makihara wrote and composed it when he was 17, and it’s characterized by lyrics that depict a bittersweet, heartrending parting and by its piano melody.

When this song came together, he felt, “This is the kind of music I’m going to make from now on,” making it a foundational work for his music.

As for the song’s vibe, the first verse is sung quietly, and from the second verse onward it gradually builds.

Singing it in a natural chest voice works well, but using a soft falsetto can also convey the poignancy nicely.

As it builds, try singing with the image of sending your voice farther into the distance to keep your tone balanced.

For the word endings that trail off, let them fade away gently.

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Kubota Mami

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