Sumika

Sumika is a Japanese band formed in 2013, known for catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a polished pop rock sound with indie influences. The group is associated with J-rock and Sony Music Records, and its lineup includes Kenta Kataoka, Takayuki Ogawa, Shunsuke Kuroda, and Tomoyuki Arai. Sumika has built a reputation for writing songs that balance emotional detail with memorable hooks. Their anime work has helped bring the band to a wider audience, including the opening theme "Fearless" for "March Comes in Like a Lion" and the ending theme "Kaze ni Naru" for "Kaze no Matasaburou." Beyond those tie-ins, Sumika has released several albums, including the 2020 album "Amalgam," which reinforced their place in the Japanese rock and pop rock scene. In 2026, the band also contributed music to "Doraemon: Nobita and the New Castle of the Undersea Devil," with the theme song music video released in February and a special trailer featuring the song shared in March. Blending pop rock, indie sensibility, and expressive songwriting, Sumika remains a notable name in Japanese band music and anime-related releases, with a catalog that combines energetic tracks and more introspective ballads.