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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)

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sumika / 10 o’clock Direction [Music Video]
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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.

Love LaterNEW!sumika

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

Yuki Katayama, who has a reservation for the Shinkansen, is waiting in line at a popular shop before boarding.

However, the line isn’t moving much, and it looks like she won’t make it in time for her reserved train.

She takes out her smartphone and quickly changes her reservation using Smart EX.

In the latter half of the commercial, it’s also shown that you can quickly change reservations with the EX Travel Pack, highlighting how convenient it is to use the Shinkansen with Smart EX.

sodasumika

sumika / Soda [Music Video]
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An upbeat, energizing song that’s so quintessentially sumika.

It’s included on “I co Y.” The chorus repeats “sou da” many times, so you’ll quickly remember both the melody and the lyrics.

It’s guaranteed to hype up a live show, and it’s a track that makes you feel happy just by listening.

The entry into the quieted-down chorus is really cool, too, and the piano obbligato is beautiful.

Once you hear it, you’ll be hooked! sumika’s greatest hits. Recommended popular songs (11–20)

wishsumika

sumika / Wish [Music Video]
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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
It'll be sunny tomorrow.sumika

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.

Hontosumika

sumika / Honto【Music Video】
Hontosumika

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