A special feature on Mariya Takeuchi’s best songs: a must-hear collection of masterpieces for both longtime fans and first-time listeners.

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Mariya Takeuchi – Midnight Nightingale (Official Music Video)

This is a song released in 2001, written specifically as the theme for the TBS drama Shiroi Kage.

The drama, a medical love romance starring Masahiro Nakai and Yuko Takeuchi, was popular, and the song was also a hit.

It’s a medium-tempo ballad whose lyrics, linked to the storyline, made many fans’ hearts race.

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Cheer Up – Mariya Takeuchi

This song is meant to cheer up a friend after a breakup, but it’s also the kind of song you want to listen to when you need a boost.

When I was having a tough time with a string of unpleasant things at work, I listened to this song every day.

Listening to it made me feel wrapped in kindness and helped me calm down.

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Mariya Takeuchi – Dear Angie ~ You Won’t Lose (Official Music Video)

This single became the ending theme for TBS’s news program NEWS23 in 2013, so it’s a familiar tune.

The lyrics and music were written by Makoto Sugi, and Mariya Takeuchi participates in his band.

The sound conveys a warm, homey atmosphere.

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[Karaoke] Twilight Diary / Mariya Takeuchi

Mariya Takeuchi’s 40th single, and the theme song for the drama “Otomesan.” It was reportedly written in response to an ardent request from the screenwriter.

Now in her fifties, her talent shines brilliantly as she effortlessly puts into lyrics the psychology of women of the same generation.

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Mariya Takeuchi – Every Day Is Special (Official Music Video)

Mariya Takeuchi’s 30th single.

Produced by her husband, Tatsuro Yamashita.

It was the 10th theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” When this song played in the morning, it really gave you energy, didn’t it? A song that makes you feel positive.

Just like the title, it’s a masterpiece that makes you want to cherish each day and make it special.

A special song crafted with her wonderful sensibility.

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Do you like whisky? ~ Mariya Takeuchi cover by okatto510

It’s a song famous as a commercial jingle sung by Sayuri Ishikawa, but in fact Mariya Takeuchi included it on her 2010 album “TRAD.” The fact that it isn’t one of her own compositions brings out a different side of her, making it a quietly popular track I’d love you to listen to.

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Junna Maruyama from POLU “5 Seconds Before Falling Seriously in Love (Ryoko Hirosue)” 2018/02/10 Valentine’s Concert, Sanuki Manno National Park

Speaking of “5 Seconds Before I Fall Maji in Love,” it’s famous as Ryoko Hirosue’s debut song.

In fact, the producer of this track was Mariya Takeuchi.

This time, I recommend her self-cover.

It exudes a mature charm and is wonderfully done.