[Suga Shikao's Masterpieces] A Curated Selection of Big Hits and Hidden Gems!
The deep love and subtle nuances of humanity hidden behind the singing voice.
The masterpieces of singer-songwriter Suga Shikao possess a mysterious allure that seeps into the listener’s heart.
In this article, we’ve gathered both his massive hits that everyone has surely heard at least once and the timeless classics cherished by fans.
Suga Shikao’s musical world captivates through melody, lyrics, vocals, and the atmosphere they create.
Why not take your time and savor his uniquely imaginative worldview as well?
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[Suga Shikao’s Masterpieces] Carefully Selected Biggest Hits and Hidden Gems (11–20)
walk-off home runSuga Shikao
This is a song by Shikao Suga that portrays major life decisions and moments of parting by likening them to a dramatic swing in baseball.
Conceived while watching the 2009 World Baseball Classic, the piece brilliantly captures not only the sadness of farewell but also the exhilarating feeling of breaking from the past and moving toward the future.
Released as a single in April 2010, it peaked at No.
14 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was later included on the album “FUNKASTiC.” For those who have ended something in order to take a new step forward, it may feel like an anthem that validates the decision you made at that time.
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This is a song by Shikao Suga that made fans exclaim, “It’s pop yet warped—and it feels so good.” Set to a funky sound, it portrays the regret and heartache felt for a former lover on the night before leaving a familiar town.
Despite its bright, dance-inducing vibe, the protagonist’s pain—unable to fill the void in their heart—comes through vividly in Suga’s distinctive vocals.
Released in December 2017, the song was also featured in a Mitsui Outlet Park commercial starring Mikako Tabe.
For anyone who’s faced a complicated night—unable to forget a past love while trying to greet a new morning—there’s a lot here to relate to.
The Yellow War of the Banana CountrySuga Shikao
Feeling the emptiness of a pointless fight someone else started? This song delivers a biting satire of the world’s contradictions with Suga Shikao’s trademark wordplay, laced with irony and sensuality.
It’s a super funky number that opens the album “FUNKAHOLiC,” released in September 2008.
You can clearly hear the strong influence of UK soul and hip-hop that Suga Shikao was into at the time, and the rich horn section is irresistibly cool.
When you’re frustrated by something unfair, this track is sure to lift your spirits!
Midnight RainbowSuga Shikao
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.
sign; omen; indication; As a numeric prefix, 兆 also means “trillion” in the short scale.Suga Shikao
It’s a song included on Shikao Suga’s album “FUNKASTiC,” written specifically for the commercial celebrating the release of Volume 4 of March Comes in Like a Lion.
The lyrics, which depict inner human conflict and the faint light of hope within it, align well with the themes of the work.
The simple, acoustic arrangement seems to express the warmth of the human heart.
It feels like it offers words of encouragement, making it a piece that truly resonates.
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Singer-songwriter Shikao Suga captivates fans with songs that distill funk and soul into pop.
“Nureta Kutsu” from the compilation album Sugarless—which collects single B-sides previously not included on albums and self-covers—leaves a lasting impression with its sound featuring a funky guitar.
The cool vocals and melody, paired with the bittersweet lyrics, make you want to keep listening.
It’s a pop tune that’s also fun to sing at karaoke.
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Afternoon ParadeSuga Shikao
It’s a rare? bright and lively song for Suga Shikao.
But as expected, the lyrics are quirky, haha.
When you walk while listening to this track on headphones, you end up striding along energetically like you’re marching.
Among Suga Shikao’s songs, I think this is definitely one I recommend!