Sakanaction’s Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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The single that drew attention in January 2013 as the theme song for the drama “dinner” is a rare work in which Ichiro Yamaguchi’s introspection—why do we make music?—resonates with the professionalism of artisans depicted in the show.

It’s striking for its one-coin 500-yen single concept, whispery vocals recorded in a home apartment, and an evolved form of dance rock where techno and band sounds intertwine.

By stripping away explanation in the lyrics and centering words that surfaced unconsciously, it creates space for interpretation, letting a club-like groove coexist with an introspective message.

Also included on the album “sakanaction” and performed at the year-end NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, this track is one to hear when you feel lost in your daily engagement with music.

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This track, which also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime “Chi: About the Movement of the Earth,” marks Sakanakution’s first new song in about three years.

Released in February 2025, it has captured many hearts, topping Billboard JAPAN’s Rising Songs chart, among other achievements.

From the lyrics, you can feel a powerful will—like that of a solitary “kaiju”—to pursue the truth even if it means defying common sense.

The interplay between a pure passion to explore precisely because the world is unfinished, and the poignant helplessness that the cry may never reach anyone, tightens the listener’s chest.

For those struggling toward a big goal or trying to stay true to their convictions, this is surely a song that will become a source of strength.