Sakanaction Popular Song Rankings [2026]

GoodbyeSakanakushon8rank/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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IdentitySakanakushon9rank/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.

Native DancerSakanakushon10rank/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 emotionSakanakushon11rank/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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Night fishing is good.Sakanakushon12rank/position

Sakanaction / Night Fishing Is Good -Music Video-

Sakanaction’s “Night Fishing Is Good” is one of their songs known for heavy use of effects, yet its relatively simple structure makes it appealing and approachable for beginners.

There aren’t any particularly difficult effects; the key is crafting tones that hinge on addictive variations of distortion.

Three points to watch during practice are the lead guitar’s sense of tempo, chord fingering, and the nifty mid-section guitar riff that adds a clever touch.

Mastering these will help reduce anxiety in your future guitar playing.

Add it to your summer practice set to level up your guitar skills! It’s a compelling track with soaring riffs and a distinctive melody.

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Yuuki

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It’s because I listened to Bach’s melody at night.Sakanakushon13rank/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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Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon14rank/position

Sakanaction / Crescent Moon Sunset -Music Video-

Sakanaction masterfully fuse electronic music with a band sound, captivating listeners with their unique musical world.

This track, included on their debut album GO TO THE FUTURE released in May 2007, is a number that symbolizes the early days of the band’s career.

Evoking a scene where the sun sets and a slender moon peeks into the sky, the song conveys the frustration felt within the repetition of everyday life, as well as a quiet resolve to change something.

Upon its release, it garnered major attention in their home of Hokkaido, reaching No.

2 on the Sapporo Hot 100 chart, and it was also selected as the ending theme for MBS’s MM-TV.

It’s a stylish track that gently accompanies reflective autumn nights.