Sakanaction Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Matches and PeanutsSakanakushon64rank/position

Matches and Peanuts

This highly addictive track beautifully fuses the wistful charm of Showa-era kayōkyoku with a body-swaying disco beat.

“Match to Peanuts,” included on Sakanaction’s double album 834.194 released in June 2019, is said to have been crafted by vocalist Ichiro Yamaguchi with the sensibilities of 1970s music and old manga in mind.

Its lyrics, depicting the dampness and dryness that linger in a late-night room, combine with the repetitive rhythm to create a strange sensation that seems to seep into the listener’s senses.

While it may not have a flashy tie-in, it’s an essential track that shapes the flow of the album.

This piece is perfectly suited for those sleepless nights when you want to quietly sink into your thoughts, or when you’re in the mood for something a little uncanny.

Light danceSakanakushon65rank/position

(Copy) Sakanaction - Light Dance

It was a song that felt full of momentum.

The lyrics were fairly easy to catch, making it easy to listen to.

They repeated “I can’t see tomorrow” several times, and that part stuck with me.

For some reason, an image of a crowded city came to mind, and I listened while imagining it.

From tomorrowSakanakushon66rank/position

[Tried Singing] Sakanaction / From Tomorrow

The song’s melody and lyrics match so nicely that it made me want to listen to it over and over.

Don’t you ever think, “I’ll start tomorrow,” when you’re trying to make a decision about something? Listening to this song made me realize that’s exactly how I am.

I tend to get swayed by what’s around me and end up thinking I’ll start tomorrow.

streamlineSakanakushon67rank/position

streamline

A track that leaves a strong impression with its sensation of drifting between waves of sound and its intentionally gritty texture.

The band Sakanaction, known for fusing rock and dance music with their unique aesthetic, included it on their album DocumentaLy, released in September 2011.

Based on an original song Ichiro Yamaguchi composed as a solo vocal-and-guitar piece, the production deliberately uses a rough recording take and degrades the sound with tape, reflecting a meticulous approach to sound design.

Rather than emphasizing melodic highs and lows, the structure pursues acoustic comfort, creating an addictive quality that deepens with each listen.

It pairs well with ethereal lighting effects and has been presented live with strong visual elements.

It’s a perfect number for late-night drives or for nights when you want to quietly immerse yourself in the world of music alone.

tea stalk standing upright (in a cup)Sakanakushon68rank/position

tea stalk standing upright (in a cup)

It’s a piece filled with tranquility and comfort, as if the fragrance of tea were wafting through the air.

Inspired by an encounter with the tea shop GEN GEN AN in Shibuya, the work beautifully depicts the small moments of happiness that appear in everyday life as a sonic landscape.

Included on DISC-2 of the album “834.194,” released in June 2019, it encapsulates their unique aesthetics of space within its brief 3 minutes and 46 seconds.

Different from the exhilaration of dance music, its minimal sound seems to steady the listener’s heartbeat.

Why not give it a listen when you’re worn out by busy days or during a quiet, relaxing time savoring a warm drink on your own?