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

FUNsumika

sumika / New World Orichalcon Trailer Video

This is a track from the album “New World Orichalcum.” It’s a catchy song that grabs your ears with the rhythm of the guitar cutting.

It has a thrilling sense of speed that makes you want to start running, so it might be great to listen to while you go for a run.

Identitysumika

Identity / sumika [Tried playing it]

It’s included on “Familia.” Once it starts running, it never stops—there’s something wonderful about the power to keep believing.

It’s a refreshing track.

The guitar sound feels like a push on your back, urging you to take the next step, and the next.

When your stride falls in line with your companions, maybe that’s when people can become their strongest.

Lightningsumika

sumika “Inazuma” I played the drums. [Drum Cover]

It’s included as the third track on the album “New World Orichalcum.” In an era where content is rapidly consumed, this song portrays the struggle of squeezing out ideas and fighting on.

Its earnest message enhances the song’s coolness and makes your spirits soar before you know it.

Orangesumika

[Full Lyrics] Orange / sumika UNIQLO CM “Fluffy Loungewear” UNIQLO In-Store BGM [Acoustic Chords]

This is the song featured in UNIQLO’s “Fluffy Loungewear” commercial.

It’s a piece that portrays the warmth and cozy feeling of home—perfectly matched to the ad.

It conveys the idea that because we try to be strong outside, we allow ourselves to be vulnerable at home; and yet, the next morning, we head out again with renewed energy.

It’s a heartwarming song that captures everyday life.

futuresumika

sumika mirai cover Keita Takazawa

Originally, it was a song by banbi, the predecessor band of sumika, but it was included on their second single “Dress farm #2,” released in 2014, and was also performed live.

It’s a simple rock number centered on a driving, fast-paced guitar, but it has a different charm from sumika’s colorful sound.

Melted body heat, a melting spellsumika

sumika / Melted Body Heat, Melting Magic [Music Video]

This song uses hedgehogs as a metaphor to depict the way “the thorns and kindness” in people’s hearts intersect.

Humans hurt each other, trust each other, and are drawn to one another.

Even as various things happen, we keep building relationships.

It straightforwardly expresses that earthy yet heartwarming quality of human nature.

Held even in the rainsumika

sumika / New World Orichalcon Trailer Video

A track included on Shinseiki Orihalcon.

It’s a quintessential early-sumika song with exhilarating drive and a beautiful melody.

The kind of tune that sticks after a single listen and becomes addictive.

The synergy between the lyrics and melody is outstanding.

Among fans, many name it as their favorite.

The music video is fun too, so give it a watch while you listen.