Shota Shimizu’s classic and popular songs

DON’T FORGET MY NAMEShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu 'DON’T FORGET MY NAME' Music Video

A deeply resonant ballad by Shota Shimizu.

Released in May 2025, it serves as the lead track on the album “Pulsatilla cernua.” The song conveys an earnest desire for listeners not to forget their bonds with loved ones, even while walking a solitary path.

The music video’s beautiful visuals set in the city of Osaka are also striking.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those facing a turning point in life or thinking of someone dear who lives far away.

Curtain Call feat.TakaShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “Curtain Call feat. Taka” MV

Led by grand strings, the piano melody and the overlapping emotional vocals truly move the heart.

This song by Shota Shimizu and Taka from ONE OK ROCK radiates an overwhelming appeal through the powerful back-and-forth of their vocals.

While confronting the reality that not everyone can be the star, its message—keep walking until the day you shine—gently gives you a push forward.

Released in July 2021 as the lead track from the album “HOPE,” the piece also made headlines for surpassing 100 million streams.

It’s a refined power song that’s perfect for those moments when you’re feeling a bit down and need the strength to face forward again.

PUZZLEShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “PUZZLE” Music Video

This is a moving song crafted by Shota Shimizu, featuring a grand gospel chorus that resonates deep in your chest.

After returning his base to his hometown of Osaka, he created this piece together with students from his alma mater, singing about how each person’s fragments of dreams come together to shape a single future.

Many listeners will likely find themselves nodding along to the message that even if you’re imperfect, you can become stronger with your companions.

Released in October 2024, the track surpassed 100 million streams by September 2025 despite having no tie-in.

It is also included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua.” It’s a heartwarming number that’s perfect for reaffirming the bonds with friends who share your dreams.

SyrupShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “Syrup” MV

Shota Shimizu’s new song “Syrup.” Shimizu is known for his music that prominently incorporates authentic R&B, and while this track retains those elements, it’s shaped into a lighter, more modern R&B style.

He isn’t necessarily a low-voiced artist, but since most of this song sits in the mid-to-low range, it should really showcase the appeal of male singers with lower voices.

It’s also recommended to intentionally lower the key to emphasize the low end even more.

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Ryo

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A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu 'A Melody Instead of a Bouquet' MV (Full Size)

It’s Shota Shimizu’s 20th single overall, released in October 2015.

It was the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Designer Baby – Detective Hayami’s Tough Case Before Maternity Leave.” Shota Shimizu, who sings this, has a voice rich in high overtones, so some people might think just from hearing it, “Can you really aim for a high score with this?” But there’s no need to worry! The vocal melody itself doesn’t use a particularly high range, so if you actually try singing it, many people will probably find it easy.

If you want to aim for a high score, study the singer’s subtle phrasing throughout the song and give it a try.

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Kei Takahata

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My BooShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu 'My Boo' Short Ver.

In the title “My Boo,” “Boo” means boyfriend or girlfriend.

With its beautiful melody and straightforward lyrics, it’s a song I’d recommend even to people who don’t usually listen to hip-hop or rap, or who find those genres hard to approach.

The lyrics express love in a direct way that makes you want to listen while thinking of your own “Boo.”

More than friendsShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “More than friends” Music Video

This song, sung by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, tells the story of a one-sided love set in summer.

As the title “More than friends” suggests, the boy in the lyrics has fallen for a girl who’s his friend.

They’re very close and naturally spend a lot of time together, but he’s the only one who’s aware of her as the opposite sex.

That’s why being together makes his chest ache, and even if he wants to confess his feelings, he doesn’t think he can express them well.

It’s a heartbreakingly helpless kind of love that really hits home.

I imagine quite a few people struggled with something similar back in their school days.

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Hane Keisuke

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