Karaoke Popular Song Ranking of Mariya Takeuchi [2026]
Mariya Takeuchi’s songs are catchy, stylish, and not overly idiosyncratic, which is why they’ve been consistently popular as commercial jingles from the 1980s to today.
She also has many signature tunes as drama and film theme songs, as well as songs she’s written for other artists.
Here’s a ranking-style introduction to her most popular karaoke tracks.
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Mariya Takeuchi’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya8rank/position
A song by Mariya Takeuchi released in 2007.
In the context of her overall career, it’s a mid-period work, so it might not be from the generation of women in their 50s, but it is extremely popular among fans.
Its appeal lies in lyrics whose depth becomes clearer with age, paired with a warm melody crafted to match.
The vocal range is slightly wide at mid1E to hiC#, but the pitch movement is gentle, making it a relatively easy song to sing overall.
There’s an English lyric section in the middle, so if you’re unsure about pronunciation, make sure to drill the linking beforehand.
Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya9rank/position
This song was created in 2009 as the theme for the NHK drama “Pioneers,” with lyrics written by Mariya Takeuchi under the pen name Miyabi.
“Inochi no Uta,” which includes spoken-style elements, is a ballad designed to be sung expressively without straining the vocal range.
The tempo is a relaxed 136, making it nice to sing each phrase carefully.
In particular, for the A section, if you connect the words smoothly and articulate the final vowel sounds clearly, the storytelling quality becomes stronger and the song improves as a whole.
There is a brief high note before the last chorus, but if you belt it you’ll end up using your throat, so try singing it lightly, almost like humming.
Baby MineTakeuchi Mariya10rank/position
Mariya Takeuchi sang the Japanese version of Baby Mine, the ending theme of the live-action film adaptation of Disney’s classic Dumbo.
Her soothing voice is a perfect fit for the movie.
The English version of the song is performed by Arcade Fire, a Canadian indie rock band.
Since the two versions have quite different vibes, be sure to listen and compare!
Mariya Takeuchi Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)
Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya11rank/position
Speaking of Christmas, it’s all about parties! This song by Mariya Takeuchi fully captures that bubbling excitement.
Released in 1995, it became widely loved as the Christmas campaign commercial song for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Set to a Eurobeat-style, danceable sound, it paints a picture of a glamorous party night and a romantic mood.
The fact that Takuya Kimura performed the spoken lines was also a hot topic at the time.
It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for year-end karaoke parties!
SEPTEMBERTakeuchi Mariya12rank/position
It’s a perfect song for the wistful autumn season.
Mariya Takeuchi’s clear, translucent voice beautifully captures the shift from summer to fall and the end of a romance.
Released in 1979, the track stayed on the Oricon charts for an extended period.
It’s also included on the albums LOVE SONGS and VIVA MARIYA!!.
I recommend listening quietly by the window at autumn dusk.
Why not savor it while reminiscing about youthful love? It’s sure to be a song that resonates with your heart.
camouflageTakeuchi Mariya13rank/position
A masterpiece that depicts the aching heart of love, woven by Mariya Takeuchi’s vocals and lyrics.
It carefully traces the emotions from a relationship that’s more than friends but not quite lovers, to the courage to finally express one’s true feelings.
Released in November 1998, it became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “Nemureru Mori” (Sleeping Forest).
This track highlights Takeuchi’s transparent voice and delicate expressiveness.
It’s perfect not only for those troubled by love, but also for those who keep feelings for someone special quietly in their hearts.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to face the true feelings within your heart.
Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya14rank/position
Mariya Takeuchi, known as an iconic figure from the golden era of city pop in the J-POP scene and still actively creating music today, is a singer-songwriter whose song “Genki wo Dashite” was originally written for Hiroko Yakushimaru.
Though later self-covered and released as her 17th single, it has become one of Takeuchi’s signature tracks.
Its lyrics gently comfort and encourage wounded hearts, offering solace—perhaps especially to men in their 40s who may often carry work-related stress.
With its relaxed tempo that makes it easy to sing, it’s a timeless classic that never loses its luster.
