Masayoshi Makihara’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

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[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No.1” (Music Video) [8th Single] (1993)

This song sings about the importance of cherishing yourself and recognizing your own worth.

It features a heartwarming melody that blends pop and R&B elements, along with delicate piano performance.

Released in October 1993, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and became a major hit, selling approximately 670,000 copies.

Also featured in the film “My Love Story!!,” the song’s sparkling tone evokes emotions reminiscent of first love.

If you sing it at karaoke, you might just captivate everyone’s attention! Practice a little and show off your cool vocals on the day.

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Noriyuki Makihara – Sakura Melody [Music Video]

Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s first self-cover album of songs he originally wrote for other artists, “Bespoke,” released on March 2, 2022.

I think it’s a medium-tempo track with a melody that’s easy to hum along to.

However, the key might be a bit high for the average male singer, so if you’re aiming for a high score with this song, be careful with the key settings.

If you’re comfortable using falsetto and mixed voice, you can probably keep it in the original key.

A tip to capture the feel of the original is to place the resonance toward the upper palate and sing with a light, buoyant touch—give it a try!

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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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Noriyuki Makihara - Almost at the Top (with Lyrics)

“Teppe-n Made Mousugu” is a track included on Noriyuki Makihara’s third album, Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono, released in 1992, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

The lyrics depict a heart-fluttering moment on the Ferris wheel they rode last at an amusement park visited with his girlfriend, and listening to it really warms the heart.

As a waltz-style ballad built on triplets in 3/4 time, it should create a cozy atmosphere when sung at karaoke.

It’s nice if you can switch your delivery to suit the song—singing the first verse with its piano accompaniment and the second verse, where the rhythm comes in, by riding the groove and staying close to the feel of the track.

I'm still alive.Noriyuki Makihara19rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara 'I'm Still Alive' (MV) [16th Single] (1996) Noriyuki Makihara / Mada Ikiteru yo

Makihara Noriyuki’s 16th single, released in 1996, is “Mada Ikiteru yo” (“I’m Still Alive”).

It’s a track that cleverly turns the rumored death hoax about Makihara at the time on its head, showcasing his signature sense of humor.

It reached No.

10 on the Oricon chart.

The song depicts a protagonist who’s been hit with a one-two punch of a cold and heartbreak, yet keeps looking forward and living on.

With an 8-beat feel and tight syncopation, it’s sure to get lively if you sing along to the rhythm.

There are a few brief key changes, so be sure to hold your pitch and sing it with confidence.

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Kite

It’s a warm, uplifting song that evokes the image of flying a kite in the clear winter air.

Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album released in November 2007, “I Thought Sadness Was of No Use,” it was also chosen as the ending theme for the TV drama Good Doctor.

The lyrics feature motifs like “headwind” and “thread,” symbolically expressing the courage to face difficulties and the bonds with loved ones.

With melodies and words that resonate deeply, it won the Japan Gold Disc Award for Best Karaoke Song.

It’s a wonderful choice to sing when gathering with hometown friends and relatives at New Year’s, sharing hope and determination for the year ahead.

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Hungry Spider by Noriyuki Makihara, covered by Yuki Terada

This is a classic by Noriyuki Makihara, showcasing his distinctive voice—commanding a standout presence in pop—and his exceptional songwriting prowess.

The lyrics could be described as downright carnivorous, yet the song also carries a high-sense, stylish mood and a sense of purity.

It’s a track I can recommend as one that even has the power to make you more attractive.