“Kanade” Popular Cover Songs
Sukima Switch is a group that represents the J-POP scene.
They’ve released numerous hit songs, but among them, “Kanade” stands out as a classic ballad that has soothed the hearts of many listeners.
With long-distance love as its theme, the lyrics depict a tightly bonded romance and are truly moving, aren’t they?
This masterpiece has been covered by many artists.
Did you know that not only popular singers but also anime have featured it?
In this article, we’ll introduce those as cover versions all together, so be sure to read through to the end.
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- Popular anime songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts
- [Covers of Japanese Songs] A selection of classic hits where both the original and the arranged versions are popular
- Spitz’s classic songs covered by popular artists
- Farewell Message: Popular Cover Songs
[Kanade] Popular Cover Songs (11–20)
KanadeAsakura Saya
Sayaka Asakura covered Sukima Switch’s big hit “Kanade” in the Yamagata dialect.
“Kanade” sung in a regional dialect is really nice, too.
Her singing is very skillful and powerful.
It’s a wonderful number where her voice matches the Yamagata dialect.
I especially recommend it to people from Yamagata—please give it a listen.
KanadeNishijima Takahiro
A collaboration number between AAA’s Takahiro Nishijima and Sukima Switch, “Kanade.” It’s an outstanding collab.
Nishijima’s clear, beautiful voice and Sukima Switch’s harmonies are breathtaking.
The blend of their vocals with the piano is stylish, gentle, and almost tear-inducing.
It’s a wonderful track I can recommend to everyone—be sure to give it a listen.
KanadeKaji Hitomi
Kanade, with its lovely piano and strings intro.
This cover of Sukima Switch is sung by Hitomi Kaji.
The original is wonderful, but this version is also superbly done.
Her gentle voice goes straight to the heart.
It’s a very charming number.
Highly recommended for women.
In conclusion
We introduced many covers of Sukima Switch’s famous ballad “Kanade.” Some were even in English, offering a rich variety! There were also a cappella versions and creatively arranged takes—so many enjoyable covers just to listen to.
Be sure to compare them and find your favorite version of “Kanade.”