Sakanaction Popular Song Rankings [2026]

MossSakanakushon22rank/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.

Shock!Sakanakushon23rank/position

Sakanaction / Shock! -Music Live Video-

Are you familiar with a track whose Afrobeat rhythms and the wistful mood of Showa-era kayōkyoku are brilliantly fused, creating a strange, addictive quality that sticks in your head after just one listen? It’s a song Sakanaction wrote as the theme for the film “Lupin’s Daughter: The Movie,” released as a digital single in January 2022.

Following their use of “Moss” as the theme for the TV drama version, this piece was also included on the concept album “Adapt,” and it feels like a fresh challenge from the band as they marked their 15th anniversary.

The repeated phrases are pleasantly hypnotic, generating a unique sense of unity at live shows.

It’s the perfect number for when you want to escape the everyday and immerse yourself in a curious, otherworldly vibe—or when you’re simply in the mood to dance.

Me and FlowersSakanakushon24rank/position

Sakanaction – Boku to Hana (MUSIC VIDEO) - BEST ALBUM “Uozukan” (3/28 release) -

When it comes to karaoke, many people find high-key songs difficult.

You can’t reach those high notes, and as a result your rhythm falls apart.

However, Sakanaction’s “Boku to Hana” has a relatively low key, so I think it’s very easy to sing.

The lyrics don’t have many words either, so you can focus on staying in tune as you sing.

One thing to watch out for is that there aren’t many places to breathe during the chorus.

Since you often hold a single syllable for a long time, the key is to take solid breaths whenever you have the chance.

EurekaSakanakushon25rank/position

Sakanaction – Eureka (MUSIC VIDEO)

This is the 9th single, released in 2014.

If you ever find yourself just walking on and on at dusk, give it a listen.

The transparent sound and the murmured, beautiful vocals are sure to stir your heart.

The impactful music video is a must-see, too!

Slow motionSakanakushon26rank/position

Sakanaction “Slow Motion” -Music Video-

That retro yet futuristic vibe is so them.

It’s a work by the band Sakanaction, who have produced numerous hits like “Shin-Takarajima,” included on their fourth single “Rookie,” released in 2011.

The cool sound arrangement, infused with elements of funk music, is irresistible.

When you feel the loneliness of a cold season, this song might just save you.

Be sure to turn the volume up and give it a listen.

Let yourself be swept away by the whirlpool of sound.

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Shiranami TopwaterSakanakushon27rank/position

Sakanaction / Shiranami Topwater -Music Video-

There are times when painful, sorrowful things happen, and I feel down and cry.

I even lose track of my own feelings, which only makes me sadder.

I think this is a song I want to listen to when I’m in that kind of unstable state.

Every time I hear the lyrics about the sad night giving way to dawn, I feel like, little by little, my positive feelings start to come back.

Nylon threadSakanakushon28rank/position

Sakanaction / Nylon Thread -Music Video-

This track is striking for its deeply immersive soundscape.

The title is reportedly inspired by an episode from Ichiro Yamaguchi’s youth, when he kept fishing with an old, frayed line.

The lyrics evoke bittersweet yet beautiful scenes where past memories overlap with present urban life.

Many may remember it from the Otsuka Pharmaceutical CalorieMate commercial that featured Yamaguchi himself.

Although it’s included on the album “834.194,” released in June 2019, the original song was apparently completed when he was around 20.

Ripened over many years, this piece is perfect for a quiet night of introspection or moments when you want to gently calm your mind.