Karaoke Popular Song Rankings of Mariya Takeuchi [2025]

Forever FriendsMariya Takeuchi15rank/position

If you’re looking for a laid-back, chill track, “Forever Friends” is highly recommended.

As the title suggests, this song celebrates friendship.

For those who grew up with Mariya Takeuchi’s music, many of you may now have more free time as your children have grown up.

Some of you might have even started hanging out with old friends again.

This piece vividly portrays reuniting with long-time friends and rekindling that sense of friendship.

The vocal line follows a classic pop style, and the range and rhythm make it an easy song overall.

In the right key, listeners of any generation should be able to sing it comfortably.

Manhattan KissMariya Takeuchi16rank/position

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.

Mysterious Peach PieMariya Takeuchi17rank/position

Mariya Takeuchi – Mysterious Peach Pie [Live Version / 2000]

A spring song brimming with Mariya Takeuchi’s charm, depicting the fresh exhilaration of a budding romance.

The natural brilliance that colors the city further heightens the feelings of that moment you fall in love.

It gently captures the buoyant, fluttery sensation of an unexpected, delightful encounter arriving at just the right time.

Released in February 1980, the song reached No.

3 on the Oricon chart.

Chosen for Shiseido’s spring campaign and enhanced by Mitsuo Hagita’s light, airy arrangement, it caused quite a stir.

A perfect track for those who want to discover a new self with the arrival of spring, or to bask in bittersweet memories of young love.

Every day is special.Mariya Takeuchi18rank/position

Every Day Is Special – Mariya Takeuchi

The 30th single, “Mainichi ga Special,” was selected as the 10th theme song for the morning information program Mezamashi TV.

It was also used in commercials for Sony’s Handycam and Kirin’s Wine Spritzer.

Its positive message—that our ordinary, everyday life is actually special—really resonates.

The finely rising and falling melody over a bouncy shuffle beat can be challenging, but because the key is low and the tune is easy to remember, it’s also recommended for karaoke.

It’s a catchy pop tune that brightens your mood just by singing it, so be sure to check it out.

A quiet legendMariya Takeuchi19rank/position

Mariya Takeuchi – Quiet Legend (Official Music Video)

A heartwarming anthem dedicated to everyone who stays true to their beliefs.

It’s a hymn for people who pursue their lives with single-minded devotion, regardless of fame, and it gently stays close to the listener’s own heart.

The story that the inspiration came from being moved by Mao Asada’s performance at the 2014 Sochi Olympics conveys Mariya Takeuchi’s compassionate gaze, wishing to celebrate the smiles that come after overcoming trials.

Released in July 2014, the song was used as the theme for a Fuji TV documentary program and is also included on the album TRAD.

The choral collaboration—reuniting Mariya Takeuchi with Tatsuro Yamashita, Keisuke Kuwata, and Yuko Hara for the first time in 26 years—symbolizes the song’s special warmth.

It’s a perfect track for when you’re striving toward a goal or when you want to quietly honor someone’s efforts.

Stop fightingMariya Takeuchi20rank/position

Originally written by Mariya Takeuchi as the 10th single for Naoko Kawai, the song was released in September 1982.

In 1987, Takeuchi herself released a self-cover.

This self-cover version is included on the 1987 album “REQUEST” and the 2008 album “Expressions.” The song features a very catchy, easy-to-hum melody and tempo, and the vocal range used in the melody is one that almost anyone can sing comfortably, so even those who aren’t confident singers should be able to handle it without difficulty.

Because the melody has relatively little dramatic contour, I think it’s best to sing with a gentle overall feel while avoiding monotony—ideally by understanding and expressing the lyrics’ content as you sing.

ReplyMariya Takeuchi21rank/position

Mariya Takeuchi – Reply (Official Music Video)

The famous song “Reply” by Mariya Takeuchi, known as the theme for the war film Sea Without Exit, portrays the sorrow of someone grief-stricken after their beloved’s letters stop coming, as suggested by the title and the film’s themes.

The melody is crafted to match this somber content.

The vocal line likewise features lyrical phrases unfolding over a relaxed tempo.

To sing it well, avoid forcing volume; keep the quiet parts truly soft and make the dynamics clear and expressive.