[Suga Shikao's Masterpieces] A Curated Selection of Big Hits and Hidden Gems!

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Golden Moon – Suga Shikao

Speaking of Shikao Suga, it has to be this song.

It’s a beautiful ballad where his distinctive voice and unique turns of phrase burst forth.

Hardcore fans, of course, but I’m sure many others love this track too.

You can fully immerse yourself in the Shikao world.

On a full-moon night, I hope you’ll remember it.

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The 18th single.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Shochiku-distributed anime film “xxxHOLiC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Although it had already been included on the album “TIME” before the single cut, the single version features a different arrangement—perhaps to match the anime—and carries an even more mysterious vibe.

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evening shower

A song that captivates with Shikao Suga’s resonant voice and delicate scenic imagery.

Released in July 2009 as the B-side to the single “Party People,” it was also used in a Sekisui House “Sha Maison” commercial.

The lyrics strikingly capture snapshots of everyday life—like traffic on the way back into Tokyo and sad news coming from the radio.

It’s a track you’ll find yourself wanting to hear in quiet moments, one that brings back memories of time spent with someone special.

It conveys the loneliness of “memories of that day fading away,” while also expressing the importance of feeling connected, all through Suga’s characteristically warm vocals.

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Suga Shikao / Kono Yubi Tomare

You’ve probably heard it in a Sekisui House commercial, right? It’s one of Shikao Suga’s brighter songs, with a cool bass line in the intro.

Even though it feels like it views the world a bit askew, it still manages to cheer you up, which is really nice.

It feels so honest.

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Ghost Chimney

If you’re looking for a song that lets you sink into a slightly sentimental mood on Halloween night, this is the one.

Crafted by singer-songwriter Shikao Suga, it’s a heartbreakingly beautiful track.

Its lyrics weave together a legend of a chimney that eats the shadows of children in the city and memories of a bygone love, creating a wistful atmosphere that feels perfect for Halloween night.

The sophisticated sound, infused with funk and soul, pairs flawlessly with evocative, heart-wrenching imagery, resulting in a piece that seeps deep into your soul.

This song is included on THE LAST, a masterpiece Suga produced as a culmination of his work after going independent; the album was released in January 2016.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to spend a quiet Halloween, rather than a boisterous party.

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Suga Shikao / A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This is the song used as an insert track in the Tatsuya Fujiwara–starring “DEATH NOTE.” You’ve heard the chorus, right? Isn’t it heartbreaking? Even if there’s an equation that a husky voice equals heartache, I think Suga Shikao’s voice is something special.

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Mashed Potatoes & Hash Browns

A love song with a potato theme? It may seem like a mismatched combination at first glance, but it’s a track that showcases Shikao Suga’s uniquely poetic sensibility.

Featured on his April 2019 album “I Don’t Want to Work; I Just Want to Live on Photosynthesis,” the song stands out for its lyrics that liken heartbreak and jealousy to mashed potatoes and hash browns.

It portrays the pain of love as something only the person themselves can feel, not easily understood by others.

It might be the kind of song you want to listen to on a night when you’re holding onto that bittersweet heartache everyone experiences at least once.