Sugar Honey
| "Sugar Honey" | ||||
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| Single by Wolf Howl Harmony | ||||
| from the album Wolf | ||||
| Released | November 15, 2023 | |||
| Label | Rhythm Zone | |||
| Songwriters | YVES&ADAMS | |||
| Composers | T.Kura, Chaki Zulu, Satoru Kurihara (Jazzin' park) | |||
| Wolf Howl Harmony singles chronology | ||||
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"Sugar Honey" is a song by the Japanese four-member boy group Wolf Howl Harmony, released digitally on November 15, 2023. [1]
It was later included on their second single Frozen Butterfly, released on February 14, 2024. [2]
The song was released under the label Rhythm Zone. The lyrics were written by Yves & Adams, while the composition was handled by T.Kura, Chaki Zulu, and Satoru Kurihara (Jazzin’ Park).
The track was written as the theme song for the TV Tokyo short drama Kiss × Kiss × Kiss – Love ii Shower and was also used in a commercial for Nagashima Resort’s “Nabana no Sato Illumination.”[3][4]
Background and release
The song was produced by the same creative team behind their previous work “Sweet Rain.” The members reportedly participated in discussions from the early production stages, proposing ideas such as rap segments and vocal arrangements to highlight their strengths. The track was crafted with the intention of expressing a stronger sense of “Wolf Howl Harmony-ness.” [3]
Additionally, the song was written as the theme for the TV Tokyo short drama Kiss × Kiss × Kiss – Love ii Shower, and the members stated that they visited the drama set to incorporate its worldview into the music. [1]
"Sugar Honey" was released digitally on November 15, 2023, and was later included on the group’s second single Frozen Butterfly.
Composition and lyrics
“Sugar Honey” depicts a love story set on a “station platform while waiting for the last train,” focusing on the theme of a love so strong that it becomes painful. [1]
Member Ryoji commented that the arrangement “highlights strings and piano, incorporating two-step elements.” [5]
The production reflects the work of creators such as T.Kura and Chaki Zulu. The lyrics were written by Yves & Adams, and the composition was handled by T.Kura, Chaki Zulu, and Satoru Kurihara.
Artwork
The cover features the group’s wolf mascot character, continuing the visual motif from their previous release “Sweet Rain.” Graphic designer Guccimaze was responsible for the design.[6]
Concept video
A concept video was produced for the song, directed by Nasty Men$ah. [7]
The video incorporates dramatic elements based on the song’s theme, filmed on location at a station platform “while waiting for the last train.”
Chart performance
The song debuted at number 9 on Oricon’s Daily Digital Single Chart and entered at number 41 on Oricon’s Weekly Digital Single Chart.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "WOLF HOWL HARMONY、新曲「Sugar Honey」がドラマ『キス×kiss×キス』地上波第2弾OP主題歌に決定 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ "【収録内容決定】WOLF HOWL HARMONY 2nd Single「Frozen Butterfly」リリース決定！ - NEWS | WOLF HOWL HARMONY". 【収録内容決定】WOLF HOWL HARMONY 2nd Single「Frozen Butterfly」リリース決定！ - NEWS | WOLF HOWL HARMONY (in Japanese). 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ a b "WOLF HOWL HARMONY、強みを活かしたラブソング 全力のステージに向けた心がけも明かす". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ "11月15日リリースの新曲「Sugar Honey」がナガシマリゾート「なばなの里 イルミネーション」のCMソングに決定！ - NEWS | WOLF HOWL HARMONY". 11月15日リリースの新曲「Sugar Honey」がナガシマリゾート「なばなの里 イルミネーション」のCMソングに決定！ - NEWS | WOLF HOWL HARMONY (in Japanese). 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ 紫野, 酒井 (2023-11-17). "WOLF HOWL HARMONY「好きすぎて辛い」新曲！ 「ギュッて胸をつかまれるような気持ちを表した」 | TOKYO HEADLINE" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ "【WOLF HOWL HARMONY（読み：ウルフハウルハーモニー）】の新曲「Sugar Honey」が11月15日にリリース決定！ テレビ東京ドラマ『キス×kiss×キス』地上波第2弾のオープニング主題歌としての起用も決定！". エイベックス・ポータル - avex portal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ "WOLF HOWL HARMONY「Sugar Honey」 | 株式会社FAB/ファブ" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ "オリコン週間 デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2023年11月13日～2023年11月19日 41～50位". オリコンニュース（ORICON NEWS） (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-01.