Sakanaction Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon15rank/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.

AoiSakanakushon16rank/position

Aoi

The exhilarating band sound and the sing-along-worthy chorus really set your heart on fire! Its uplifting theme—evoking the clumsy innocence of youth and its limitless possibilities—leaves a strong impression, making it a surefire tearjerker.

Featured on Sakanaction’s album “sakanaction,” released in March 2013, this track gained attention as NHK’s soccer broadcast theme that year.

It was later chosen as the theme song for the Hokkaido Marathon and is cherished as a classic that colors the world of sports.

Perfectly matched with the heat of competition, its grand arrangement creates a stadium-like sense of unity—ideal for school sports days and athletics festivals! When you want to unite with your classmates and give it your all, this song will empower and encourage you.

Night fishing is good.Sakanakushon17rank/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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SeptemberSakanakushon18rank/position

September – Sapporo version –

This is a song by Sakanaction that fuses a melancholic band sound with elements of electronica.

Centered on themes of life’s meaning and life and death, it voices complex emotions and a quiet acceptance.

It was included on the album “834.194,” released in June 2019.

There are two versions, the Tokyo version and the Sapporo version, expressing a contrast between the city and the provinces.

Emotions such as resignation and acceptance are depicted, conveying an attitude of embracing life’s doubts and compromises.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a long autumn night.

A contemplative work packed with reflection that prompts thoughts about a deep understanding and acceptance of life.

MossSakanakushon19rank/position

Sakanaction / Moss -Music Video-

From the very intro, this piece leaves a powerful impression with its ominous yet comical sound and lyrics that affirm the beauty of being a minority.

Danceable beats intertwine with synths and brass tones, lifting the listener’s spirits.

Released as a single in August 2019, it drew attention at the time for being deliberately issued in the 8 cm CD format.

It’s also included on the acclaimed album “834.194,” and became familiar to a broad audience as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Daughter of Lupin.” It continued to be used for the film adaptation as well, closely aligning with the work’s worldview.

It’s a classic I’d recommend to anyone who wants to stay true to themselves or needs to recharge their energy in a pivotal moment.

RookieSakanakushon20rank/position

Sakanaction – Rookie (Music Video) - Best Album “UOZUKAN” (Release on 3/28)

One of Sakanaction’s signature songs.

If you’re aiming for something a bit stylish with a twist, this track might hit just the right spot.

It’s not a love song, but it has a soaring chorus and quieter sections, making it easy to sing with clear dynamics.

It’s not the kind of song that everyone knows, but since it’s been used as incidental music on TV and elsewhere, many people will probably recognize it and be receptive to it.

I don’t need it.Sakanakushon21rank/position

Sakanaction / I Don’t Need It -Music Video-

A digital-only single released on February 11, 2026.

It serves as the theme song for the drama “Kochira Yobi Jieiei Ho?!”.

The music video, directed by Koji Kato, has drawn attention for its mysterious worldview and the use of a two-person costume performance.

The lyrics are distinctive for their progression from denial to a confession of desire.

Vocalist Yamaguchi delivers with crisp articulation, so if you try singing in imitation, it should help strengthen your chest voice.

Since the pitch rises right from the start of the chorus, focus on keeping your body steady and try projecting your voice with accented support, as if engaging your abdomen.

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Kubota Mami

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