[Want to know!] Songs with a fish theme. Classic fish songs
This article introduces songs with a fish theme.
Fish songs—rarely explored in depth—are surprisingly familiar, led by the supermarket classic Osakana Tengoku (Fish Heaven).
You might be wondering what other songs are out there.
While metaphors are common in the music world, we’ve kept those to a minimum and focused on songs that sing directly about fish as much as possible.
From children’s songs to rock, there’s a wide variety—must-see for anyone who wants to discover fish-themed music!
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[I want to know!] Songs with a fish theme: Classic fish songs (21–30)
Tuna (maguro-bushi/bonito-style tuna flakes)gyokō
“Tuna—Maguro-bushi” is a song that expresses the spirit of fishermen who take pride in tuna fishing.
It’s an upbeat track that repeatedly shouts “Maguro!” and its lively atmosphere makes you feel as if you’re at a fishing port or aboard a fishing boat, lifting your excitement.
The performing group, Gyoko (Fishing Port), is a unique rock band that sings songs themed around seafood and fishing.
Fish la-la-lahimekyun furuutsu kan konmai kurabu
Osakana La La La is a PR song that sings about the charm of fish from Ehime Prefecture.
The lyrics, which cutely personify fish like Mr.
Yellowtail and Brother Beltfish, make a powerful impression.
Conceived by the Fisheries Administration Division of the Ehime Prefectural Government, the local idol group Himekyun Fruit Can Kommai Club performed it at live shows and fresh fish shop events, adorably conveying the appeal of fish to a younger audience.
Cute Fish ShopKoromubia Hibari Jidō Gasshōdan
Cute Fishmonger is a song that became famous because fresh-fish delivery trucks used it as a jingle to announce their arrival and promote their business.
It sings about a charming boy who pretends to be a fish seller, carrying fish from the port and hawking them door to door.
With its lively yet somehow nostalgic melody, it is a classic masterpiece among children’s songs.
The Life of Salmon: Comeback SalmonIkarusu Watanabe
“The Life of a Salmon ~Comeback Salmon~,” sung by Ikarus Watanabe, is a song that traces a salmon’s life, from setting out to sea to returning to the river to spawn.
Its charm lies in the amusing contrast between a stylish, club-like track and narration reminiscent of an educational program.
Ishikari ElegyKitahara Mirei
Ishikari Banka is a classic enka song performed by Mirei Kitahara.
The lyrics, written by Rei Nakanishi, give voice to a fisherman’s nostalgia for the heyday of herring fishing in Otaru.
Real place names and terms like the Herring Mansions, Omo-tai Cape, and the Kasado Maru are woven throughout, and the way the song addresses herring as if calling out to a longed-for person lends it the distinctive melancholy characteristic of enka.
Akita HATA HATA ROCK & SAMBA!!Watanabe Jun’ya
“Akita HATA HATA ROCK & SAMBA!!” is a hometown-love-filled Hatahata song by Akita-based singer-songwriter Junya Watanabe.
It enthusiastically showcases the charm of Akita’s prefectural fish, the hatahata, with upbeat rock and samba rhythms.
In the video, cute hatahata swim and dance alongside Akita dogs and Namahage, while Akita’s famous sightseeing spots make a full appearance.
goldfish poopKeroponzu
“Kingyo no Fun” (Goldfish Poop) is a hugely popular dance song at kindergartens and nursery schools.
Created by Keropons, a duo that makes songs and dances for children, it’s a fun track that celebrates the charms of goldfish with plenty of humor, set to a bright, Okinawan folk-style melody.