Sakanaction Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Antares and the NeedleSakanakushon66rank/position

Antares and the Needle

This work, inspired by the bright red first-magnitude star of Scorpius shining in the night sky, captivates with its fantastical yet razor-sharp sound.

It’s included as the fifth track on Sakanaction’s album “DocumentaLy,” released in September 2011.

Even among this masterpiece, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart, the song stands out as the epitome of their signature “danceable rock” that fuses rock with technology.

The lyrics, written by Ichiro Yamaguchi, weave in refrains of words like “stars” and “needle,” skillfully expressing a tantalizing sense of nearness-yet-untouchability that sparks the imagination.

The groove that enveloped venues with a powerful sense of unity in their live video releases is breathtaking.

When you want to sit quietly and think alone at night, this song will gently keep you company.

EurynomeSakanakushon67rank/position

Eurynome

An instrumental track whose tribal beats and layered sonics lead listeners into another world.

Included on Sakanaction’s concept album “Adapt,” released in March 2022, it plays a crucial role in underpinning the album’s worldview despite being a song without vocals.

The piece also drew attention for being provided as music material for creators through Toyota’s “YARIS DIRECTORSCUT” project.

The attempt to share not only a finished work but also its deconstructed sound parts exemplifies the band’s forward-thinking approach.

It’s the perfect track for nights when you want to immerse yourself in the raw energy of sound beyond words or stimulate your creative sensibilities.

Spoons and SweatSakanakushon68rank/position

Spoon and Sweat / Sakanaction (acoustic cover)

As someone who loves ballads, this song has really caught my attention.

Sakanaction’s music suits the night so well that I find myself wanting to listen to it whenever I feel a little lonely after dark.

I’d often put this song on a whim, in particular.

I think you can appreciate its beauty even more if you listen while reading the lyrics.

Light danceSakanakushon69rank/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.