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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 (71–80)

Arlessumika

Nanami Taki Benesse Shinken Zemi “You can do it.” TV commercial

This commercial introduces the idea that you can learn in a way that suits you—not just with traditional textbooks, but also by using tablets and computers, regardless of place or method.

The video begins with a scene of a female student, played by Nanami Taki, sketching a hermit crab by the seaside.

In the next cut, she switches from a sketchbook to a tablet and attends an online class.

The commercial effectively conveys how you can engage with what interests you and progress at your own pace without strain.

The background music features Sumika’s “Arles.” Its fresh, signature melody line and vocals are striking.

At the same time, the lyrics express a strong resolve to keep moving forward while believing in yourself, no matter what others say, making it a song that boosts your motivation when you listen to it.

Starting Oversumika

sumika / Starting Over [Music Video] - TV Anime “MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky” Opening Theme
Starting Oversumika

Starting Over has been gaining support as a cheer song.

It’s a track by the rock band sumika, created as the opening theme for the anime MIX MEISEI STORY: Second Summer, Beyond the Sky.

The song passionately conveys the feelings of the baseball team’s protagonist as he enters his second summer.

With lyrics that powerfully push you forward, it’s something both viewers of the anime and those who haven’t seen it can relate to.

Its refreshing, summer-perfect sound is also a major draw.

Love Latersumika

[Official] Smart EX - Easy! Reservation Change Version (Standard Edition)

This is a commercial introducing the convenience of Smart EX, the Shinkansen’s online reservation service.

In the new “Easy! Change Reservations” edition, it highlights how you can easily and freely modify your reserved Shinkansen tickets right on your smartphone.

Since travel often comes with sudden plan changes, it’s a truly welcome feature.

The background music is “Love Later” by sumika, included on their 2025 album “Vermillion’s.” With its mellow vibe, the song charmingly portrays love through letters.

Innocencesumika

It’s singing about trying to tell a fun, thrilling lie on April Fools’ Day, but did she actually break up with him for real? The singing voice has a gentle, lovely tone, but take a close look at the lyrics.

Have you ever had an experience like this?

Higher Groundsumika

sumika Higher Ground - Opening on Fri 12/20: “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Heroes Rising” - My Hero Academia the Movie - Theme song - covered by Kowarekake House
Higher Groundsumika

In 2019, the fourth season of the highly popular My Hero Academia began airing.

The song chosen as the film’s theme was sumika’s “Higher Ground.” It’s a fast-paced track that fully showcases sumika’s refreshing style.

If you haven’t listened yet, you definitely should—it’s sure to become one of your favorites!

TACTICSsumika

This is a cover of a song by THE YELLOW MONKEY included on the “SALLY e.p.” It’s been arranged with sumika’s signature pop sensibility, transforming it into a track you can enjoy with a different vibe from the original.

dustsumika

sumika / New World Orichalcon Trailer Video
dustsumika

This is a track included on the album “New World Orichalcum.” It sings of a sweet yet bittersweet love.

It even sounds like a love that may never be fulfilled.

When you’re worn out by romance, try listening to this song and taking a breather.

It might help you feel a bit more positive.