RAG Musicartist
Lovely artist

[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?

[Suga Shikao’s Masterpieces] A Curated Selection of Mega-Hits and Hidden Gems! (41–50)

June 9Suga Shikao

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.

[Suga Shikao’s Masterpieces] A Curated Selection of Big Hits and Hidden Gems (51–60)

On a morning after the rainSuga Shikao

The Garden of Words – On a Morning After the Rain [MAD/AMV]
On a morning after the rainSuga Shikao

It’s the theme song for the film Sweet Little Lies.

It has a pleasantly moderate shuffle feel, yet it’s also a wistful, mellow medium ballad.

It’s got a familiar vibe that makes you want to hum along, and the natural flow of the song is really nice.

Chrysalis ~theme from xxxHOLiC the movie~Suga Shikao

It is the theme song for the Shochiku-distributed anime film “xxxHOLiC the Movie: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The song has a slightly mature, bewitching feel and a pleasantly balanced beat.

It’s said to be an arrangement of a track from the album “TIME” made specifically for the anime film’s theme, and the result is very cool.

CloudySuga Shikao

Suga Shikao (SUGA SHIKAO) / Cloudy
CloudySuga Shikao

Their 12th single marked their first double A-side.

It was selected as J-WAVE’s 2001 Christmas song, and the production process of this track was featured in a documentary on MBS’s “Jounetsu Tairiku” broadcast on October 5, 2001.

This Christmas song, in which the lyrics read aloud a letter received in the story, deeply touches the heart.

JuneSuga Shikao

It was included on their sixth album, TIME, and was used as the theme song for Sekisui House’s “Sha-Maison” commercial.

The music video is structured like a drama, and its content—seemingly themed around what happens afterward, which isn’t told in the lyrics—conveys a sense of poignancy.

NOBODY KNOWSSuga Shikao

Suga Shikao (SUGA SHIKAO) / NOBODY KNOWS
NOBODY KNOWSSuga Shikao

Their 22nd single, like “19-sai,” was used as the opening theme for the sequel of the TBS anime “xxxHOLiC.” In addition, the limited first edition included a live DVD at no extra cost, making it a CD with a volume effectively exceeding that of a full album.

You alone are not allowed to become happy.Suga Shikao

Shikao Suga × CLAMP "You're not allowed to be the only one who becomes happy" MUSIC VIDEO
You alone are not allowed to become happy.Suga Shikao

This song is slated to be included on Shikao Suga’s first original album in six years, “LAST,” which will be released on January 20, 2016, following his return to the indie scene and subsequent re-debut.

The music video is a collaborative piece that uses panels from a special edition manga of “xxxHOLiC,” newly illustrated by CLAMP—longtime acquaintances—based on the new song.