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

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sumika / 10 o’clock Direction [Music Video]

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.

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Araki Jakkan

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Even though it’s fine.sumika

[Released 2018/4/25] sumika / “Fiction e.p” all tracks preview teaser

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.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterNEW!sumika

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

This song was included on the double A-side single “Fanfare/Shunkashuto,” released on August 29, 2018, and was written specifically as the main theme and an insert song for the animated film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” It’s a moving ballad that captures the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth! The tempo is relaxed, making it easy to keep time, and the melody line is straightforward.

The overall vocal range spans E3 to D5; the verses (A and B sections) sit in the middle range, while the chorus jumps up sharply into the high range, so it might be better to learn them separately.

When singing high notes, your throat can sometimes tense and constrict, so it’s good to keep your facial muscles lifted and maintain a bright expression.

As for the voice itself, I recommend projecting it confidently out into the distance.

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Kubota Mami

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sumika / Honne [Music Video] *Theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Championship

It was written as the cheer song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, and it’s a gentle, ballad-like piece that makes it easy to pour your emotions into.

Its hallmark is lyrics that convey gratitude and honest feelings, so it might be nice to sing while picturing someone who comes to mind for you.

The A and B verses sit in a relatively calm range, while the chorus has sections to sing more strongly, so be careful not to strain your voice.

Place a hand on your chest and sing while resonating there; that resonance will boost your projection.

Rather than simply getting louder, focus on resonance as you sing!

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Kubota Mami

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It’ll be sunny tomorrow.sumika

[Released 2016/5/25] sumika / “Answer Parade” Trailer

When someone says something like the title, it somehow gives you a boost, doesn’t it? The song’s lyrics are also full of lines that can lift your spirits.

If you’re feeling down because of something tough that happened today or worried about what’s ahead, please give it a listen.

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sumika / Wish [Music Video]

The song that became the theme for the hugely popular drama “Ossan’s Love – in the sky.” It expresses the pain of unrequited love.

Even knowing the love won’t come true, the lyrics straightforwardly convey the indescribable hardship of love—finding yourself wishing, “I just want you by my side.” Although the drama is “Ossan’s Love,” this is a heterosexual love song, for your reference.

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[Released 2016/5/25] sumika / “Answer Parade” Trailer

Answer Parade is sumika’s fourth mini-album, released in 2016.

This song is the fifth track on the album.

Judging from the lyrics, the theme is likely “mother.” Its straightforward, pure musical style makes it a very appealing piece.