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Ranking of Maki Ohguro’s Popular Songs [2026]
Before Tetsuya Komuro’s TK sound became a massive craze, the J-pop scene was dominated by Tetsurō Oda’s Being sound.
Among the Being artists, alongside B’z and ZARD, Maki Ohguro was a leading figure, and here is a ranking of her popular songs.
Maki Ohguro Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki1rank/position
Released in December 1993, this song marked a major turning point in Maki Ohguro’s career as the first ending theme for the TV Asahi anime SLAM DUNK.
The lyrics, depicting a woman who loses sight of herself by conforming too much to her lover, were written based on a friend’s real experience, and they convey a poignant emotion in contrast to the upbeat melody.
Her powerful vocals over the quintessential Being-style sound captured the hearts of not only anime fans but a wide audience, achieving a million sales in about three months after release.
It ranked eighth on the Oricon year-end chart and recorded an astounding total of approximately 1.236 million copies sold.
For anyone who has felt on the verge of losing their true self in love, this is a song that offers empathy and the courage to move forward.
La La LaDaikoku Maki2rank/position
Maki Ohguro is a female singer-songwriter whose husky yet solid, resonant voice leaves a strong impression.
For women in their 50s, she’s arguably quite a popular artist.
Among her songs, one I particularly recommend as easy to sing is “La La La.” While the range is slightly broad at mid2A to hiF#, the pitch movement isn’t at all drastic, so overall it’s a song that’s easy to sing.
From the C-melody into the final chorus, there are repeated high phrases, so it’s best to set your key with that section as the main reference.
A little; a bitDaikoku Maki3rank/position
Maki Ohguro’s “Chotto” is a fast-paced song with catchy lyrics that make it perfect for your karaoke repertoire! Its melody line is easy to sing not only for women but also for men.
While there are some high notes, the song’s lively, bursting energy makes it easy to sing out with confidence—so definitely give it a try.
And it’s not just about momentum: the lyrics brilliantly capture a woman’s feelings, so it’s also great to sing while savoring the words.
Get fired upDaikoku Maki4rank/position
When it comes to NHK’s broadcast theme song for the Atlanta Olympics, this is probably the first track many people think of.
Released as a single in July 1996, it became a massive hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
The lyrics portray the frustration of not being able to be honest with oneself, along with the determination to move forward with passion anyway—paired with powerful high-note vocals that resonate deeply with listeners.
Also included on the album “POWER OF DREAMS,” this energetic anthem is perfect for psyching yourself up when it really counts or getting hyped while watching sports.
Summer is comingDaikoku Maki5rank/position
The period around 1992–1995 was truly the heyday of Being, and among Maki Ohguro’s massive hits—she continues to thrive in the 2020s with her down-to-earth lyrics and overwhelmingly soulful vocals—one standout is Natsu ga Kuru, released in April 1994.
With a boldly Latin-influenced sound, the song powerfully belts out frank complaints—seasoned with a touch of self-deprecating humor—against the trend of having a “normal” kind of happiness pushed on you, which surely felt refreshing to many listeners.
It remains a karaoke favorite to this day and sold an impressive 980,000 copies.
Stay closest to me.Daikoku Maki6rank/position
It’s a love song that evokes memories of summer.
MakI Ohguro’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression, and the track was released in May 1995 as her 11th single.
It was also used in a Meiji American Chips commercial and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart, later becoming a hit with nearly 900,000 copies sold.
The song expresses a wish to remain the closest presence in each other’s hearts without being possessive, while respecting each other’s lives.
It’s best enjoyed while imagining a couple spending time together on a summer beach.
AhDaikoku Maki7rank/position
“Ahh,” sung by Maki Ohguro, lifts each person up with her powerful voice and fills them with energy.
Every single word becomes a pep talk, giving us the strength to move forward even in tough situations! Among her songs, this one has a mid-tempo feel, so don’t you find yourself humming along? It does include her signature high notes, but it’s relatively easy to sing at karaoke, isn’t it? It’s the perfect number when you want to recharge yourself or encourage your friends, so definitely give it a try!