Shikuramen is a Japanese three-member male pop group formed in 2008 in Kamata,
Tokyo. The lineup consists of leader DEppa and Nikudango—brothers both from
Kamata in Ota Ward—and Denkyu, who is from Chofu, Tokyo. Describing themselves
as “third-rate pop artists,” the trio built their identity around what they call
“Surume Sound,” a style that reveals more flavor with repeated listens. Blending
melodic rap with straightforward, heartfelt lyrics, they aim for songs that
connect directly to the emotional core. In their early years, Shikuramen faced
repeated setbacks, sending demo tap...