News/Updates

July 05, 2010
I updated the Media section with an upcoming TV appearances and Publication releases.

June 25, 2010
fukumimi News: The tracklist for fukumimi's upcoming album, [福耳 (fukumimi) THE BEST ACOUSTIC WORKS], has been changed. Also the cover art for the album has been released. All information can be found in the New Release and fukumimi sections.

June 14, 2010
I updated the Media section with some upcoming TV appearances.

June 07, 2010
I updated the Media section with an upcoming radio broadcast.

June 04, 2010
I updated the Live News section with information on the tour goods available for Suga's summer tour [FUNKASTiC SUMMER 2010].

June 01, 2010
fukumimi News: fukumimi will be releasing a brand new album entitled [福耳 (fukumimi) THE BEST ACOUSTIC WORKS]! The album will feature Office Augusta's newest artist Sakai Yu, as the newest member of the group. I updated the New Release and fukumimi sections with all information.

May 31, 2010
I updated the Live News section with an upcoming live event.

May 21, 2010
I updated the Media section with an upcoming TV appearance and Internet link.

May 17, 2010
I updated the Media section with some upcoming TV appearances, radio broadcasts and Internet links.

May 13, 2010
Suga Shikao will be holding another Hitori Sugar Tour this year! The Live New section has been updated with all available information.

May 12, 2010
[FUNKASTiC] was released today!
The album debuted at #01 on the Oricon Charts!, selling 8,738 copies on it's first day. The Media section has been updated with some Internet links.

May 11, 2010
I updated the Media section with an upcoming TV appearance.

May 10, 2010
A second video digest of Suga Shikao's new TV program [Shikao no Yougaku] can be viewed on Office Augusta's Official YouTube Channel.

May 07, 2010
I updated the Media section with some upcoming TV appearances and upcoming Radio broadcasts.

May 06, 2010
I updated the Media section with an upcoming TV appearances, some upcoming Radio broadcasts and an Internet link.

April 28, 2010
[サヨナラホームラン (Sayonara Home Run)] was released today!
The single debuted at #10 on the Oricon Charts!. Suga-Shikao.net has received a brand new layout for the upcoming release of [FUNKASTiC]. The lovely header image was made by matsukaze_sama of the Suga Shikao LiveJournal Community. I have also changed the navigation menu and made some other small changes to the site. If you see any problems please e-mail me and let me know so I can fix it. Finally, for site updates: The Live News section has been updated with some upcoming live events. Also, the Media section has been updated with some upcoming TV appearances and Radio broadcasts.

April 23, 2010
A special video digest of Suga Shikao's new TV program [Shikao no Yougaku] can be viewed on Office Augusta's Official YouTube Channel. Also, [FUNKASTiC Oukoku] SPECIAL SITE has been opened! The site is really cute and there is a lot of information on it. I'm sure more content will be added in the future. Finally, I updated the Media section with some upcoming Radio broadcasts.

April 21, 2010
Song previews for [サヨナラホームラン (Sayonara Home Run)] as well as the single's first B-Side, [世界が終わる５秒前 (Sekai ga Owaru 5-byou Mae)], can be heard on Suga's Official Sony Music Japan Site.

April 20, 2010
The PV for [サヨナラホームラン (Sayonara Home Run)] can be viewed on Office Augusta's Official YouTube Channel. Also, images of the special multi-case for the CD/DVD version of the single have been released. All information can be found in the New Releases and Singles sections. I have updated the Live News section with an upcoming live event. Finally, I have updated the Media section with some upcoming TV appearances, Radio broadcasts, and Publication releases.

April 07, 2010
It has been announced that [兆し (Kizashi)], one of the songs off of Suga Shikao's upcoming album [FUNKASTiC], will be used as the CM song for the 4th volume of the manga [3-gatsu no Lion] by Umino Chika. Suga Shikao will be writing an original tune as well as doing the narration in the CM. The CM will begin airing on 2010-04-09. For a limited time, there will be 25 different versions of the CM. For those who are unable to watch the broadcast of the CMs on TV, they will be available to view on the internet through the [Official Site].

April 05, 2010
Suga Shikao has opened a special limited time site for the release of [サヨナラホームラン (Sayonara Home Run)] and [FUNKASTiC]. The site is called "FUNKASTiC Oukoku (FUNKASTiC Kingdom)" and will involve user participation. Right now, there is currently no information on the site, but it will officially open sometime during the last ten days of April. You can view the site through the following link: [FUNKASTiC Oukoku]

April 01, 2010
More information about Suga Shikao's upcoming single and album have been released! The track list for [FUNKASTiC] has been posted, as well as cover art and a preview video of the DVD for both releases. All details are available in the New Releases, Albums, and Singles sections. Also, the title for Suga Shikao's 2010 summer tour has been announced. It will be called [SUGA SHIKAO "FUNKASTiC SUMMER 2010"]. Finally, The Media section has been updated with an upcoming TV appearance.

Suga Shikao News: For a limited time Suga Shikao will be keeping a public blog on Ameba. This blog will document the release of [サヨナラホームラン (Sayonara Home Run) and [FUNKASTiC] as well as his 2010 summer tour.: Suga Shikao Official Ameba Blog

March 31, 2010
I updated the Media section with some upcoming TV appearance.

March 30, 2010
I updated the Media section with some upcoming TV appearances and Publication releases.

March 18, 2010
The date for Fanclub ticket reservations for [Augusta Camp 2010] has been changed. All information can be found in the Live News section.

Suga Shikao News: Also, I meant to post this yesterday but I forgot to include it. Suga Shikao has posted a comment video at the [Sweet Little Lies] Official Site.

March 17, 2010
[雨あがりの朝に (Ame Agari no Asa ni)] was released today for both PC and Mobile Phone customers. Sadly, for international fans, the download is available only in Japan. In other news, Suga has announced more details on his upcoming single and album. The single is to be titled [サヨナラホームラン (Sayonara Home Run)] and will be released 2010-04-28. I posted back in November that Suga was performing this song at lives and it looks like he will now be releasing it as a single. As for the album, it will be titled [FUNKASTiC] and will be released 2010-05-12. All information on these two releases can be found in the New Releases, Singles and Albums sections.

March 10, 2010
Suga Shikao will be starting a regularly scheduled TV program called [Shikao no Yougaku]! The program will feature interviews, performances and information on Western artists! All information is available in the Media section.

March 05, 2010
Suga Shikao News: Suga Shikao has announced through his fanclub that the members of THE FAN-KEY-TRAIN will be picking one of the B-Sides that will accompany the new single that will be release 2010-04. The F-K-T members will comment on their favorite song and the most popular song will get choose as the B-Side. The song will be a Suga Shikao Self Cover and the members can choose any song that Suga Shikao has released in his entire career. The song will feature special guest, Mori Toshiyuki from THE FAMILY SUGAR on piano and will be released as a 'special piano version'.

I also updated the Live News section with information on FAN-KEY-TRAIN priority ticket reservation information for [SUGA SHIKAO TOUR 2010].

March 03, 2010
Suga Shikao News: A preview of Suga Shikao's upcoming new song, [雨あがりの朝に (Ame Agari no Asa ni)] can be heard in the [Sweet Little Lies] trailer on the movie's Official Site.

February 26, 2010
Happy 13th Year Anniversary Suga Shikao!
Today is the 13th year of Suga Shikao's debut as a major label artist! I wish him the best and hope that he continues to make wonderful music for all his fans from around the world! Today, Suga had updated with a lot of great news for his fans! After, a relaxing start to 2010, Suga has finally revealed plans for a few new releases and events!

First, this news is a little late, but Suga will be participating in this year's [Augusta Camp 2010]. Details can be viewed in the Live News section. Second, dates and venues for his first tour of 2010, entitled [SUGA SHIKAO TOUR 2010], have been announced. All information is available in the Live News section. Third, I posted in November of 2009 that Suga will be composing the theme song for the upcoming movie [Sweet Little Lies], which will be released this spring. The song, [雨あがりの朝に (Ame Agari no Asa ni)], will be released as Suga's first ever Digital single! There are two different release dates for the song: 2010-03-10 for three types of mobile phone versions, and 2010-03-17 for the full version of the song for PCs and mobile phones. Currently, there is no information if this digital single will be available to overseas fans. Fourth, Suga is also going to be releasing a brand new single that will be sold in stores! The single is currently untitled but it will come out on 2010-04. All details are available in the New Releases and Singles sections. Finally, Suga has also announced the release of a new album! The album will go on sale 2010-05. It is also untitled but it will contain his three latest singles for a total of 12 tracks.

Also, a little reminder for everyone, have you voted for Suga Shikao yet!? Show your support for Suga and vote for him in the McDonalds J-WAVE: TOKIO HOT 100 AWARD program! Suga Shikao is up for the nomination of 'Best Male Artist'. You can vote for him and the other nominees here. Winners will be announced February 28th.

Suga seems to have a very busy spring packed with some amazing releases and fun events for his fans! I cannot wait to hear his new songs and I will continue to keep everyone informed of future news!

February 02, 2010
Hello everyone! I'm sorry that I have not updated in a while. I was going through some personal problems, but I have come to the conclusion that I must move forward. Suga Shikao plays a large role in why I want to do what I want to do with my life and where I want to be (yeah, that sounds really weird but he's just a huge inspiration to me). I know that if I keep up with him and what he is doing and work hard to translate stuff and bring news to fans and follow him, it will help me out a lot.

During my absence Suga has updated with some news, although nothing really important.

First off, I was browsing the internet the other day and came across this really interesting article about Suga's performance in London on JaME. You can read about it here. Did you get to see Suga live in London? I'm sure if was a fun event!

Second, As part of the McDonalds J-WAVE: TOKIO HOT 100 AWARD program, Suga Shikao is up for the nomination of 'Best Male Artist'. You can vote for him and the other nominees here. Winners will be announced February 28th.

Thanks for your support and for being a fan of Suga Shikao!

Kay

January 05, 2010
I updated the Media section with an upcoming TV appearance.