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Once you hear them, you’ll be hooked! sumika’s masterpieces: recommended popular songs.

Once you hear them, you’ll be hooked! sumika’s masterpieces: recommended popular songs.
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Once you hear them, you’ll be hooked! sumika’s masterpieces: recommended popular songs.

Sumika’s addictive melodic sense and catchy vocals are truly captivating, and they’re incredibly popular right now—so much so that many people are searching to find out what songs they’ve released! In this article, we’ve researched a wide range of tracks, from their latest hits to songs from their indie days.

If you’re thinking, “I want to know more about sumika!” this is a must-read.

Due to licensing reasons, we could only include parts of the trailer footage, but if you’re curious, please consider picking up the CD (haha)!

Once you hear it, you’ll be hooked! sumika’s masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (1–10)

Dengon Songsumika

[Released 2016/3/9] sumika / “Lovers / ‘Dengonka’” Trailer
Dengon Songsumika

It’s included as the second track on the single “Lovers / Dengon-uta.” It’s an up-tempo song where the singer passionately belts out a desire to convey their whole heart.

Its appeal lies in the momentary drop into silence during the chorus—a moment so addictive it becomes a habit.

Fictionsumika

sumika / Fiction [Music Video]
Fictionsumika

Super bright pop music! You can enjoy a dreamy sound.

It’s amazing how the chorus really lands using simple onomatopoeia that even kindergarteners would know.

The skill level is high! Included on the sixth mini-album “Fiction e.p.,” released on April 25, 2018.

spell of resurrectionsumika

sumika / Resurrection Spell [Music Video]
spell of resurrectionsumika

When you think of sumika, this is the song! With its comical music video and crowd-pleasing call-and-response that’s guaranteed to hype up live shows, there’s no way this track wouldn’t be a hit.

That feel-good vibe is quintessential sumika.

The guitar solo is awesome too, so guitar kids should definitely try covering it.

Loverssumika

sumika / Lovers【Music Video】
Loverssumika

A track included on “Answer Parade.” It’s a song that represents sumika, who create high-quality, danceable pop music.

When the chorus hits, you can’t help but sing “Hey!”—the catchy melody and rhythm feel incredibly good.

The piano lines are beautiful too, making you want to try playing them yourself.

Highly recommended if you like artists such as Gen Hoshino.

Familiasumika

sumika / Familia【Music Video】
Familiasumika

It’s a love song that simply makes you feel happy.

It’s included as the last track on the second album “Chime,” released in 2019.

The lyrics are wonderful, letting you imagine staying with your loved one even as you grow older.

The sparkling sound is charming and lifts your spirits.

If you’re looking for wedding BGM, how about this one?

Fanfaresumika

sumika / Fanfare [Music Video]
Fanfaresumika

A pop-rock number bursting with a sense of speed.

Released in 2018 as the second single, it gained attention after being chosen as the theme song for the feature-length anime “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” While the track has an upbeat feel, its lyrics—which teach the importance of moving forward toward the future—are deeply moving.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling down.

AkaharukaNEW!sumika

It’s a sublime song that portrays parting between people with a wonderfully refreshing touch.

Its theme is the feeling of reinterpreting past youth in a new light.

It sings of the anxiety and hope that come with a new first step.

This track is a self-cover by the rock band sumika—known for their bright, pop sound—featuring Rira Ikuta, and it’s included on the single “Honto,” released in February 2026.

It was originally produced as the campaign song for FM802 in the spring of 2025.

The title track of the single that includes this song is known as the theme song for the film “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s New Undersea Devil’s Rock Castle.” For those about to graduate and part ways with friends, it’s a moving masterpiece that may bring tears to your eyes.

Even though it’s fine.sumika

[Released 2018/4/25] sumika / “Fiction e.p” all tracks preview teaser
Even though it's fine.sumika

This is a song that portrays the real feelings of wanting the person you love to rely on you when you see them suffering.

The protagonist is a musician, and even when he sings loudly to convey his feelings, they don’t reach her.

Still, even if they don’t reach her, he does his best to express his love and his wish for her to lean on him.

It’s truly a song that speaks for the heart of a man in unrequited love.

the 10 o’clock directionsumika

sumika / 10 o’clock Direction [Music Video]
the 10 o'clock directionsumika

This is the lead track, included as the first song on their second album “Chime,” released in 2019.

The refreshing tone of the song pairs well with the strings.

The lyrics carry a positive message: believe in yourself and keep moving forward! This straightforward musical style is exactly what makes sumika so compelling.

HontoNEW!sumika

sumika / Honto【Music Video】
HontoNEW!sumika

sumika is a rock band beloved across generations and hugely popular on the live circuit.

Their single released in February 2026 is a much-talked-about track written as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the Undersea Devil’s Rock Castle—New.” Since it’s also used as the ending theme for the TV anime, many of you may have heard it already.

The lyrics, which encourage finding your own “truth” rather than a one-size-fits-all “right answer,” leave a strong impression, while the band’s signature warm melodies and exhilarating sound resonate deeply.

It also carries vocalist Kenta Kataoka’s respect for a work he loved in childhood, making it enjoyable across generations.

If you’re feeling uncertain or need the courage to take a step forward, listening to it will surely give you a gentle push!

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