Suga Shikao’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Suga Shikao – Korekara Mukae ni Iku yo (Live)

This is a song by Shikao Suga in which funk and J-pop are brilliantly fused.

The lyrics weave together deep affection for the other person with anxiety about changes in the relationship, skillfully expressing the complexity of human connections.

Released in May 1997, the track is included on Shikao Suga’s major-label debut single, “Hit Chart o Kakenu Kero” (Run Through the Hit Chart).

It’s recommended for those troubled by their relationships with loved ones or those who want to deepen their bonds with someone special.

Suga’s emotionally rich vocals and funky rhythm resonate deeply and move the listener’s heart.

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Shikao Suga – Mermaid // Sub Español

This is another song with Suga Shikao’s signature cynical lyrics.

The smell of mermaid flesh and all that—it really gets my heart racing.

Am I the only one who’s reminded of Cocco’s “The Strength and Fragility of the Weak” when I listen to this? I’m not quite sure about the timeline of how they were made, though.

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Shikao Suga / Reconstruction Support Studio Live “Progress”

I secretly felt a smug sense of satisfaction seeing the person who started alongside me stumble, but I hate that side of myself.

This is a song that candidly expresses the feelings I experienced when I failed, too.

The emotions of thinking I’m no good, wanting to be reborn, and wishing to become stronger quietly sink into the heart.

October birthdaysSuga Shikao53rank/position

October birthdays

The words woven by Shikao Suga sink deeply into the heart.

On a certain day in October, the feverish protagonist wakes and remembers “your” birthday—a work where past memories and the present intersect.

Lost time, feelings for a precious person, and both strength and fragility.

This piece is included on the album “Sugarless III,” released in December 2021.

It commemorates the 25th anniversary of Shikao Suga’s debut.

Please take your time and listen closely.

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June 9

A gem-like ballad by Shikao Suga that sets memories with loved ones and the emotion of loss to a profound melody.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar, which seem to softly embrace the sense of loss, and the vocals that seep into the heart make this a particularly striking song.

Featured on the October 2024 album “Acoustic Soul 2014–2024,” the track sublimates feelings for a longtime ally into music.

The album “Acoustic Soul 2014–2024” is an ambitious work that revisits Suga’s musical roots in soul music and reconstructs them through an acoustic approach.

It’s a song that will resonate with many people—one you’ll want to listen to while hearing the rain during the rainy season, or sing while thinking of someone dear.

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Shikao Suga / Festival (Live at Zepp DiverCity TOKYO 2012.11.6) Short Ver.

Under a sky where the blazing sun sinks, this is Suga Shikao’s funky number that directly captures the soaring exhilaration charging toward the festival’s climax! It makes you feel as if the frenzy and rhythm of a live concert are resonating through your entire body.

Released in October 2012, this track sits between the album “FUNKASTiC” and the masterpiece “Aitai.” Born from a deep immersion in creation—so much so that Suga Shikao himself said, “It felt like I was under a spell about three times”—this song is perfect for those moments when you want to forget everyday constraints and burst out from the depths of your heart.

Listen to it, and you’re sure to experience an unbeatable sense of liberation.

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Party People – Suga Shikao

A funky dance number by Shikao Suga that makes you forget everyday worries and turns your heart’s volume up to the max.

The song carries a powerful message: when you’re facing a major life decision and feel “it’s now or never,” take the plunge without fearing the risks.

Released as a single in July 2009, it reached number 7 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The B-side, “TOKYO LIFE,” was also featured in a Sekisui House “Sha-Maison” commercial.

If you want to change something but can’t take the first step, listening to this track will give you the courage to trust your instincts.