Masterpieces and popular songs by Sukima Switch

The last daySukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “The Last Day” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – SAIGONOHI Music Video

Sukima Switch’s singles are usually re-recorded specifically for the album, and this track in particular is fun to compare between the single and album versions.

The pauses and the changes in vocal tone are the most pronounced.

Touch the futureSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Touch the Future” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – FURETEMIRAIWO Music Video

A masterpiece you can practically brag about just for knowing—rich strings in the intro, a playful, stylish rhythm.

You can see it in the music video too, but the downstrokes on the guitar really hit the sweet spot.

Subtly difficult.

GuaranaSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Guarana” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – GUARANA Music Video

An uptempo tune that deserves attention for how the lyrics are packed in.

The style of punching in words with good mouthfeel into fine-grained note divisions—like right from the start of the A-melody—was likely established around this point.

It also weaves in a belting section at the end of the chorus, giving it plenty of rhythmic variety.

ParabolaSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Paraborava” (Short ver.)

A refreshing track whose intro leaves a strong impression with a nostalgic piano phrase.

You might expect a straightforward pop construction, but the chorus is surprisingly playful.

In the music video, they scale city walls using just their body, pulling off feats that suggest—if not downright defy—believable human ability.

It’s clear they’ve put in a tremendous amount of effort.

YurikaSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Eureka” (Short ver.)

TV anime Space Brothers opening theme.

While it carries a back-to-basics vibe, it features a more dynamic, emphatic arrangement.

The chorus is sung out, but it still has a great groove.

As an aside, around this time Oohashi started losing a lot of weight.

Winter WhistleSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Winter Whistle” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – FUYUNOKUCHIBUE Music Video

Both before and after it, there’s nothing quite in the same genre—its arrangement stands out with a unique, independent feel that isn’t tied to any other track, yet it carries warmth.

In contrast, the lyrics, which depict pure romantic feelings, are reliably well-crafted.

Sunny with occasional cloudsSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Sunny with Occasional Clouds” (Short ver.)

Despite the brightness of the melody, there’s a slightly cloudy feel to the lyrics’ story, which creates a very intriguing sense of dissonance.

In fact, there are two versions of the music video, and depending on whose interpretation it is, the ending is quite shocking.

It’ll make you gasp out loud.