Suga Shikao’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Afternoon ParadeSuga Shikao11rank/position

Suga Shikao / Afternoon Parade

Don’t you feel like his songs always take us to a mysterious world? They carry a faint, nostalgic scent, don’t they? The lyrics about the end of summer are a sign that autumn is beginning.

The rhythmic sound brings back every memory of this summer, and even as we’re reluctant to let go, the season shifts into autumn.

That feeling makes my heart race in the best possible way.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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CoffeeSuga Shikao12rank/position

Shikao Suga / Coffee

A rare song that likens romance to “coffee.” It’s a track that showcases Shikao Suga’s distinctive poetic sensibility.

Released in April 2013, it fully demonstrates his signature sound, blending J-pop with elements of funk and soul.

The lyrics, packed with deep emotional expression and musical curiosity, brilliantly capture both the sweetness and bitterness of love.

In live performances, his broad musical range and passion truly come through.

Highly recommended for those who want to savor the complex emotions of romance or discover a new side of Shikao Suga.

Spaceship on New Year’s EveSuga Shikao13rank/position

Shikao Suga “Spaceship on New Year’s Eve” Music Video (Full Ver.)

If you’re looking for a song to color your New Year’s Eve night, I recommend this work by Shikao Suga.

Featured on his album “THE LAST,” released in January 2016, it’s a standout track with Nobuaki Kaneko as a guest drummer.

Set against a New Year’s Eve countdown, its unique world blends festive revelry with an undercurrent of unease.

The lyrics—evoking fireworks, toasts, and dancing—vividly capture the year-end atmosphere.

“THE LAST” marked Suga’s first original album in six years.

For anyone wanting a song that resonates at the close of the year, this is a must-listen.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao14rank/position

Suga Shikao / Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

It’s a tie-in song that was used as the theme for NTV’s NEWS23.

You’ve heard it, right? The lyrics are really beautiful.

Well, having great lyrics is one of Shikao Suga’s big trademarks.

There are tons of songs with the same title, but this “Shunki Shūtō (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)” is also really great.

It’ll give you a boost.

Midnight RainbowSuga Shikao15rank/position

Shikao Suga “Midnight Rainbow” Music Video (Full Ver.)

A prayer dedicated to a friend battling illness, this masterpiece shakes the listener’s soul.

It’s included on Shikao Suga’s album “THE LAST,” released in January 2016, and its lyrics, which confront the profound themes of life and death, are deeply moving.

Over a majestic sound that fuses gospel and electro, Takeshi Kobayashi’s tender, caring piano and FUZZY CONTROL’s JUON’s powerful guitar resound to stunning effect.

It’s a warm yet strong song that gently stays by your side on sleepless nights.

JuneSuga Shikao16rank/position

Shikao Suga / June

Suga Shikao, famous for writing the lyrics to SMAP’s “Yozora no Mukō,” has a song called “June” that sings about the feeling of summer approaching in June.

It’s track 6 on his 2004 album “TIME” and was used in a commercial for Sekisui House’s “Sha Maison.” It’s a mid-tempo number characteristic of Suga, who is heavily influenced by soul and funk, featuring wah-drenched guitar that gives it a distinctly funky vibe.

It’s a song that captures the atmosphere after the rain during the rainy season—be sure to try it at karaoke!

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Hamada Takuya

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a fleeting dreamSuga Shikao17rank/position

Suga Shikao – Adayume sub español

It’s included on the fifth album, “SMILE,” and serves as the opening theme for the OAD ‘xxxHOLiC: Cage Daydream ~xxxHOLiC Rō~.’ The contrast between the melody, which feels like a daytime dream, and the chorus, which seems to snap back to reality, enhances the chorus’s persuasiveness.

GoodbyeSuga Shikao18rank/position

Suga Shikao / Sayonara

“Sayonara” features lyrics that are refreshing yet tinged with sorrow, and many listeners may find tears welling up or their hearts filled with a bittersweet feeling as they listen.

It’s a song distinguished by its gentle, beautiful sound.

Wind NagiSuga Shikao19rank/position

Kazanagi

Singer-songwriter Shikao Suga captivates fans with a musical style that blends soul and funk into J-pop and with lyrics that skillfully portray human psychology.

Kaze Nagi, the closing track of his sixth album TIME, was featured as an insert song in the TV anime Honey and Clover II.

Its story, depicting the sorrow of having to keep walking forward while thinking of someone precious who has been lost, is perhaps a path everyone must walk at least once in life.

Driven by arpeggios on acoustic guitar that amplify the sense of longing, it is a heart-wrenching ballad.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Serenade in AugustSuga Shikao20rank/position

Suga Shikao / August Serenade(with English subtitle)

A masterpiece that showcases Shikao Suga’s delicate sensibilities.

This song, which gently portrays a bittersweet love, was the A-side track of a single released in August 2001.

It was also used as an insert song for the Fuji TV anime Honey and Clover, earning support from a wide audience.

Suga’s signature moody, slightly twisted tone and the beautiful strings resonate pleasantly, creating an atmosphere that evokes a leisurely summer night.

For those struggling with love or human relationships, it’s a song that will quietly stay by your side.