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

Loversumika

sumika / Lovers【Music Video】

With its bright melody, lively shuffle beat, and bold string arrangement, this piece has the feel of a wonderful grand finale, like the last scene of a musical film.

In fact, the song has been used as the ending theme on several TV shows.

Before releasing this track, vocalist Kenta Kataoka had paused his activities after losing his voice due to illness, and Lovers was the song released upon his return.

It became a deeply meaningful and celebratory work for both the band members and the listeners.

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Masuda Bunka

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Sense of Wondersumika

sumika / “Sense of Wonder” Special Movie

The song that drew attention after being featured in a Shinken Zemi commercial is Sense of Wonder.

It’s a motivational track by the rock band sumika.

The lyrics emphasize the importance of not giving up and believing in yourself.

Combined with its piano-based pop sound, it’s sure to lift your spirits.

Incidentally, the title Sense of Wonder is a psychological term that refers to the feeling of being moved when encountering something wondrous.

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yamamoto

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Mashirosumika

sumika / Mashiro [Music Video] - Ending theme for the drama “Pocket ni Bōken wo Tsumekonde” (Packing Adventures in Your Pocket)

An encouraging song from sumika gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

This work cherishes the “likes” you’ve written on a blank sheet of paper and teaches you to nurture your individuality.

Released in December 2023, it also served as the ending theme for the drama “Pocket ni Bōken o Tsumekonde” (“Pack an Adventure in Your Pocket”).

It’s a song that gives a push to children who feel anxious about new environments—perfect as BGM for entrance ceremonies or as a good-luck anthem for a fresh start.

The melodies woven by sumika’s Kenta Kataoka are sure to fill you with courage and hope.

Lailasumika

Laila

This is a song chosen as the 70th anniversary theme for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders, a basketball team based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture.

It’s a work by sumika, a pop-rock band from Kanagawa, included on their 2020 EP “Harmonize e.p.” The lyrics say it’s strange to just conform to those around you and encourage living life in your own way, which is inspiring.

The energetic sound is really cool.

Incidentally, this is the third song sumika has provided for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders.

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Araki Jakkan

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VINCENTsumika

sumika / VINCENT【Music Video】

This piece distills the electrifying world of soccer into music.

Released by sumika in September 2024, the song was written specifically as the image song for WOWOW’s European Soccer 2024–25 season.

It fuses a powerful rock sound with the band’s signature pop sensibilities.

The lyrics carry messages that inspire both the players entering the match and the fans in the stands.

Its grand arrangement and passionate vocals really get you pumped up.

If you listen to it before watching a match, it’ll hit even harder!

rem.sumika

This is a track from the album “Vital Apartment.” It features a beautifully melodic piano and a warm band sound that color the song vividly.

With stylish turns of phrase in the lyrics, it’s a modest little love song.

Ambersumika

sumika『Amber』guitar cover

These are tracks included in the album “Vital Apartment.” The word “Amber” in the title is said to mean “kohaku” (amber), and if you listen while paying attention to the lyrics, I think the meaning will become clear.

It’s a song about someone who is head over heels in love.