Four-member Japanese rock band sumika have announced that their third album AMUSIC will be released on March 3, 2021. The record arrives almost two years since their previous album Chime.
sumika have enjoyed much success since forming in 2013, having featured anime series Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku and the anime film I Want to Eat Your Pancreas as well as having their songs featured in commercials and the band even having written a song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
The 16-track album features a new song entitled Shukusai which is being used in a new commercial for Japan’s top jelly brand “in Jelly” as pictured above. The commercial stars Japanese actress Mizuki Yoshida and promotes the energy-boosting properties. The commercial is aimed at Japanese students during the exam season and those feeling anxious or nervous needing a push.
“I think if I’d searched up ‘Is it possible to making a living just doing music?’ on the internet before starting a career writing music, I probably wouldn’t have walked the path I’ve walked to get here today,” comments Kenta Kataoka, the vocalist and guitarist of sumika, speaking about the new song. “There are a lot of risks involved. The success rate is low. If you go to a list of recommended jobs, it’s probably ranked fairly low. I believe that if you really love something, and you put that first before the pain and struggle, everything that’s possibile will follow, and I feel that’s how I have the life I have now.”
Kataoka continues: “What you feel with your heart and what you see with your eyes is the most honest thing you have, no matter what it’s in relation to. You chose something you love, so there’s value in making mistakes in it. You’ll get hurt. You’ll get anxious and have times of worry. But what’s waiting for you at the end of that road you conquer if you form a bond with someone, one that’ll last a lifetime, with that same energy, I believe, is true happiness. And that’s that this song ‘Shukusai’ [Festival] is all about. It’s that lead up to the celebration. So let us march on and fight together.”
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AMUSIC
Release Date: March 3, 2021
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+DVD): ¥4,909 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11720~1]
First Press Limited Edition B (CD+DVD): ¥4,364 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11722~3]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥3,000 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11724]
sumika Official Website: http://www.sumika-official.com/home/
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IN THE FLIGHT inc. has announced that sumika will join the artist line-up for their 5th anniversary event that’s taking place at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo on April 26 and 27.
IN THE FLIGHT inc. is a Japanese event organiser and music artist manager and producer that’s also known for producing hotel koe tokyo. This year marks the company’s 5th anniversary which it’s celebrating with a two-day concert. April 26 will see sumika, GLIM SPANKY, SPiCYSOL, and sankara perform while April 26 will welcome Nulbarich, FIVE NEW OLD, Have A Nice Day!, and NAGAN SERVER to the stage. All of the artists are associated with IN THE FLIGHT. Tickets for the concert were released on March 24. Both shows will be held following social distancing and government guidelines.
A pre-event is also scheduled to take place at hotel koe tokyo in Shibuya on April 24 where RUNG HYANG, ASOBOiSM, sorange, Bule Vintage, and sankara will play.
Speaking about the event, Kenta Kataoka of sumika said, “Clothes are also a part of the music. This will be the birthday of a special someone who taught me that. Since setting out to establish the company, I have made many memories together with them, so I went to go all out with the celebrations. I’d like to say congratulations, and my follow-up to that I’ll show you on stage.”
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IN THE FLIGHT 5th Anniversary
Running: April 26, 2021 – April 27, 2021
Venue: Toyosu PIT
Times: Doors 17:30 / Start 18:30
Ticket Window: March 24, 2021 – April 4, 2021
Buy Here: https://eplus.jp/intheflight5th/
Pre-Shows
Venue: hotel koe tokyo
Date: April 24, 2021
Times: Doors 16:00
Tickets: ¥1,000 + one mandatory drink charge
Venue: TOKIO TOKYO
Date: April 24, 2021
Times: Doors 17:00 / Start 17:30
Tickets: ¥3,500
Buy Here: https://eplus.jp/intheflight5th/acc/
IN THE FLIGHT inc. Official Website: https://intheflight.com/
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Along with the release of their new single Negai/Higher Ground on December 11, sumika unveiled the song’s official music video. Higher Ground is the opening theme song for the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising, which is working up a sensation this winter in Japan.
sumika – “Higher Ground” Music Video
With a thudding beat and sense of urgency, the action-packed song Higher Ground was written especially for the film, which is set to premiere in Japan on December 20. The song is based on the concept of “everybody raising their flags and proceeding towards the light”, which is reflected in the video’s usage of colour and beautiful lighting.
In spring 2020, sumika will face their biggest live event yet—sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp—which stretches over 10 cities across Japan with 13 live gigs.
The First Press editions of the single even come with irresistible bonuses: The First Press A and B editions of the CD include an application card for pre-sale tickets to “sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp-” and the First Press Limited Edition A comes with a bonus CD containing a live audio recording of sumika Live Tour 2019 -Wonder Bridge- 2019.10.29 at Zepp Tokyo.
This is exciting news for fans of My Hero Academia and sumika alike.
©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee
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sumika – New Single “Negai/Higher Ground”
Release Date: December 11, 2019
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+Bonus CD, card sleeve): ¥1,800 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11390〜11391]
First Press Limited Edition B (CD+My Hero Academia Card*): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11392]
*Four designs available based on Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11393]
First Press Bonus
Application card for pre-sale tickets to “sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp-“.
Application Period: December 13, 2019 at 20:00 (JST) to December 16, 2019 at 23:59 (JST)
Includes PlayPASS. Valid until December 10, 2020.
CD Bonus (At Participating Stores)
Postcard calendar featuring the CD cover’s design.
Participating Stores: https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/sumika/shoplist/191211/
*Priority goes to those who pre-order the CD. Available while supplies last.
*Not available at select branches and online stores. Please confirm availability at the branch or online store.
sumika Official Website: http://www.sumika-official.com/
My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Official Website: https://heroaca-movie.com/
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A trailer has been released for sumika’s upcoming new single Negai/Higher Ground which is set for release on December 11, 2019.
sumika – “Negai/Higher Ground” Teaser
The trailer showcases Negai, which is already receiving recognition not only for its digital release and music video, but as the main theme song for the TV Asahi Saturday night drama Ossan’s Love -in the sky-. It also features Higher Ground, the main theme song for the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising, as well as footage taken from the band’s concert at Zepp Tokyo on October 29 as part of their 2019 “Wonder Bridge” live tour. The full concert will be included with First Press Limited Edition A copies of the single.
sumika will kick off their “Daily’s Lamp” 2020 arena tour in spring next year with 13 concerts across 10 cities in Japan. Those who pick up a copy of any First Press Edition of the singleーA, B or Regularーwill receive an application card for exclusive sign-up to pre-sale tickets to their upcoming live tour. It will mark the band’s biggest tour ever, so if you’re in Japan next spring, be sure to pick up a copy of the CD for a chance to get your hands on these hot tickets.
©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee
©️Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha
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sumika – New Single “Negai/Higher Ground”
Release Date: December 11, 2019
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+Bonus CD): ¥1,800 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11390〜11391]
First Press Limited Edition B (CD+My Hero Academia Card): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11392]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11393]
First Press Bonus
Application card for pre-sale tickets to “sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp-“.
Application Period: December 13, 2019 at 20:00 (JST) to December 16, 2019 at 23:59 (JST)
Includes PlayPASS. Valid until December 10, 2020.
CD Bonus (At Participating Stores)
Postcard calendar featuring the CD cover’s design.
Participating Stores: https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/sumika/shoplist/191211/
*Priority goes to those who pre-order the CD. Available while supplies last.
*Select branches and online stores not stocking the item.
sumika Official Website: http://www.sumika-official.com/
Ossan’s Love -in the sky-
Initial Broadcast: November 2, 2019
Official Website: https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ossanslove-inthesky/
My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Official Website: https://heroaca-movie.com/
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sumika’s My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising Theme Song CD to be Coupled With Tour Ticket Pre-Sale Access
sumika will release their new double A-side single Negai/Higher Ground on December 11, 2019. Those who pick up a copy will receive an application card for exclusive sign-up to pre-sale tickets to their upcoming live tour.
Negai is used as the main theme song for the TV Asahi Saturday night drama Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.
Higher Ground will be used as the main theme song for the upcoming anime film My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising.
sumika will kick off their “Daily’s Lamp” 2020 arena tour in spring next year with 13 concerts across 10 cities in Japan. It will mark the band’s biggest tour ever, so if you’re in Japan next spring, be sure to pick up a copy of the CD for a chance to get your hands on pre-sale tickets.
First Press Limited Edition B copies of the new single will also include one of four possible My Hero Academia cards – two each of Midoriya and Bakugo.
©️2019 “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE” Production Committee
©️Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha
Information
sumika – New Single “Negai/Higher Ground”
Release Date: December 11, 2019
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+Bonus CD): ¥1,800 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11390〜11391]
First Press Limited Edition B (CD+My Hero Academia Card): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11392]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,000 (Before Tax) [SRCL-11393]/
First Press Bonus
Application card for pre-sale tickets to “sumika Arena Tour 2020 -Daily’s Lamp-“.
Application Period: December 13, 2019 at 20:00 (JST) to December 16, 2019 at 23:59 (JST)
Includes PlayPASS. Valid until December 10, 2020.
CD Bonus (At Participating Stores)
Postcard calendar featuring the CD cover’s design.
Participating Stores: https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/sumika/shoplist/191211/
*Priority goes to those who pre-order the CD. Available while supplies last.
*Select branches and online stores not stocking the item.
sumika Official Website: http://www.sumika-official.com/
Ossan’s Love -in the sky-
Initial Broadcast: November 2, 20192
Official Website: https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ossanslove-inthesky/
My Hero Academia – Heroes: Rising
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Official Website: https://heroaca-movie.com/
