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

Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao

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.

Moon and KnifeSuga Shikao

Moon and Knife — Suga Shikao

An early acoustic ballad with a beautiful intro.

Even though you couldn’t call the voice pretty by any means, why does it convey such aching emotion? It’s irresistible.

The lyrics about love, paired with the acoustic feel, seep straight into the heart.

First feelingsSuga Shikao

Hajimete No Kimochi

It’s a gem of a song, woven with warm feelings and delicate words.

Included on the album “SMILE,” released in May 2003, it showcases Shikao Suga’s musicality to the fullest.

Set to a gentle melody, it portrays the budding of a first love and the confusion that accompanies those emotions, resonating deeply with listeners.

The lyrics’ “I” is said to be awakening to same-sex love.

The cool, funk beat–driven sound and introspective lyrics fuse beautifully, reflecting Suga’s spirit of musical exploration.

It’s a recommended track for anyone struggling with love or feeling bewildered by new emotions.

Summer Shade ~Natsukage~Suga Shikao

Suga Shikao / Natsukage

This is the 18th single by singer-songwriter Shikao Suga, known for his translucent voice and delicate lyrics.

Chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s Netto Koshien, the song is memorable for its poignant scenes that evoke the end of summer.

It paints small wishes within fleeting time, set to a melody that resonates with the heart.

Released in August 2005, it is also included on the album PARADE and is cherished as one of Suga’s signature songs.

It’s a perfect track for looking back on summer memories or taking a step into a new season.

Progress (Family Sugar Version)Suga Shikao

Shikao Suga “Progress (Family Sugar Version)”

Progress, the song that lifts your spirits when you’re stuck and about to give up.

It’s one of singer-songwriter Shikao Suga’s signature tracks.

In the rush of everyday life, do you ever suddenly wonder, “Is this really who I wanted to become?” You might feel jealous or anxious when you see former classmates thriving.

But no matter where you are now, what truly matters is the life you see when you look back.

No matter how hard things get, this is a song that makes you believe those struggles will shape your future self.

When you think you can become a more radiant version of yourself than you are now, it feels like you can get through the tough times, doesn’t it?

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19 years oldSuga Shikao

19 years old

“Nineteen,” famous for the phrase “juukusai.” In this video, it’s collaborating with an orchestra.

It’s grand, and it’s a slightly dressed-up version of “juukusai.” It conveys the wavering feelings of a 19-year-old in adolescence, sung in a way that’s quintessentially Suga Shikao.

promiseSuga Shikao

Suga Shikao / Promise

This is a single released in 2011.

It’s a good song.

The lyrics make you go, “Yeah!” too.

But still, the edge has definitely faded.

About six months after releasing this track, Shikao Suga made a bold move: he quit the agency he had been with up to then and decided to start over completely on his own.

Maybe he, too, felt the need to return to his starting point.