Mariya Takeuchi’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya8rank/position

Mariya Takeuchi – Let Me Give You a Song (Official Music Video)

Among Mariya’s songs, this one feels especially warm.

Written in 2024 as the theme song for the drama “Subarashiki Kana, Sensei!” its tender, enveloping vocals and familiar, easy-to-hum melody offer a gentle warmth that makes you want to find yourself singing it in everyday moments.

The unadorned lyrics, too, feel like something that can quietly support you in the small, ordinary scenes of daily life.

Erika Ikuta joins the chorus in the final refrain.

Filled with Mariya’s wish to “make people happy through song,” it’s a heartwarming masterpiece that invites each listener to picture the face of someone dear to them.

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KEI

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Single AgainTakeuchi Mariya9rank/position

Single Again – Mariya Takeuchi

Released in 1989 as the 18th single, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Tuesday Suspense Theater.” The song portrays the wavering emotions of a woman who hears rumors that her ex-boyfriend, after marrying another woman, has divorced and become “single” again.

It has been covered by many artists, including Hideaki Tokunaga, Yasushi Nakanishi, and JUJU.

With a moderate tempo and manageable melodic range, its singability is one of its appeals, making it approachable even for karaoke beginners.

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Manhattan Kiss – Mariya Takeuchi

The 20th single, Manhattan Kiss, was newly written as the theme song for the film of the same name.

Its realistic lyrics depicting a forbidden love and the contrast with the sentimental ensemble leave a strong impression.

While the melody doesn’t move intricately and the vocal range isn’t wide, the key gradually rises toward the chorus, so be mindful of your pacing.

It’s a melancholic ballad that almost everyone has heard at least once—one you’ll want to sing at karaoke while visualizing the scenes.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Mariya Takeuchi – Plastic Love (Official Music Video)

In the worldwide city pop boom, this song is known as an iconic anthem and is a signature track by singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi.

Originally included on her April 1984 album VARIETY, it was later released as a 12-inch single the following year.

The sophisticated disco sound, produced by her husband Tatsuro Yamashita, gained explosive popularity overseas after spreading on video platforms.

In November 2021, it was reissued on vinyl, and it continues to be loved across generations and borders.

With its striking contrast between glamorous urban scenes and a solitary inner world, this piece is one you’ll want to play on a nighttime drive or while enjoying a quiet drink alone.

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Mariya Takeuchi – The Doors of Life (Official Music Video)

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.

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Ryo

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Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya13rank/position

Tonight is Hearty Party – Mariya Takeuchi

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!

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Confession – Mariya Takeuchi

Mariya Takeuchi is a female singer who has created many famous songs with her distinctive vocal timbre.

Among them, the one I especially recommend for its alluring sensuality and poignant mood is “Confession.” This piece sits in a fairly low range, essentially no different from an average male vocal.

While the overall range spans slightly wide—from mid1 D# to hi B—the lower tessitura actually makes it easier to sing for women in their 60s, whose voices tend to grow deeper.

It’s not a rowdy, party-style song, but it will definitely spark excitement through a strong sense of nostalgia.

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Ryo

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