Sakanaction Popular Song Rankings [2026]

IdentitySakanakushon8rank/position

Sakanaction – Identity (MUSIC VIDEO) - BEST ALBUM “Fish Encyclopedia” (3/28 release) -

Released in August 2010, this single is a somewhat wistful dance tune that fuses an intense Latin beat with electronic sounds.

It was featured in a commercial for Toshin High School and used as the theme song for the film “Judge!”, and can be seen as a turning point for Sakanaction.

When you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or get anxious comparing yourself to others, this song gently asks, “What does being you really mean?” It’s a number that empathizes with the hazy, restless feelings of junior high schoolers.

GoodbyeSakanakushon9rank/position

Sakanaction – Goodbye (Music Video)

Sakanaction has a unique worldview that resonates with a wide range of generations.

Their live staging is breathtaking and draws everyone in.

This song, “Good-Bye,” released in 2014 as their ninth single, is also a crowd favorite at concerts.

It feels like a number that portrays the unspoken feelings within and the inner conflicts we carry.

Haven’t we all felt this way at some point? It’s a farewell song that fits the phrase “putting an end to it,” as if parting from something and organizing one’s feelings.

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utatane

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aruku aroundSakanakushon10rank/position

Sakanaction – Aruku Around (MUSIC VIDEO) - BEST ALBUM “Fish Encyclopedia” (3/28 release) -

One of Sakanaction’s signature songs, “Aruku Around,” was released in 2010.

Many of you may remember the strong impact it had at the time when it was featured in a kissmark commercial.

Set to a catchy, ear-pleasing melody you won’t forget after a single listen, the lyrics express a determination to keep moving forward despite inner conflict.

By the way, the music video was recorded in a single take at Makuhari Messe, and it’s very compelling—be sure to check it out.

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Hane Keisuke

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It’s because I listened to Bach’s melody at night.Sakanakushon11rank/position

Sakanaction / 'It's Because I Listened to Bach's Melody at Night.' - Music Video -

Sakanaction’s eccentricity is on full display in the supremely feel-good number “It’s Because I Heard Bach’s Melody at Night.” It’s a track that couldn’t be more comfortable to listen to, and you can really sense the extraordinary attention to detail in the bass tone.

It’s a song where you can fully savor Sakanaction’s master-craft sound creation—bass included.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Native DancerSakanakushon12rank/position

Sakanaction / Native Dancer -Music Video-

This is a track by Sakanaction, an electronic band with a distinctive worldview.

It was released as a digital single in January 2009.

The song features a steady, understated melody line and is said to be one of the more popular choices for karaoke among Sakanaction’s catalog.

The lyrics evoking a winter atmosphere are also striking, expressing past memories and shifts in emotion through images of snow and the sky.

As you’d expect from Hokkaido-born Sakanaction, the piece conjures vivid scenes of a snowy country.

It seems perfect for a winter drive, setting a romantic mood.

Goodbye is an emotionSakanakushon13rank/position

Sakanaction – Goodbye Is Emotion -Music Video-

Sakanaction is a five-piece rock band whose name reflects their desire to move forward without fearing change.

Their 9th single, “Goodbye is Emotion,” released as a double A-side with “Lotus Flower,” was featured as the theme song for the TV commercial for TOSHIN’s 2013 National Unified High School Test and National Unified Junior High School Test.

The lyrics, which look back on memories while conveying the resolve to take a new step, resonate with listeners’ own feelings beyond just a breakup with a lover.

It’s a dramatic pop tune whose rapidly unfolding ensemble stirs the heart.

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Hoshino Takashi

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plateauSakanakushon14rank/position

Sakanaction / Plateau -Music Live Video-

Sakanaction’s “Plateau” was released in 2023 and is included on the album Adapt.

The way the sound gradually expands while a busy rhythm ticks away is striking, creating a unique sense of weightlessness.

I’m drawn to how it leans forward into its mysterious atmosphere—with elusive rhythms and a tense worldview.

As a commercial song, it was used in the Sante FX eye drops ad, where the concept of a new world opening up is overlapped with the effect of the eye drops.

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kappamaki

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