Sakanaction Popular Song Rankings [2026]

WordSakanakushon50rank/position

Sakanaction / Word -Music Video-

The album NIGHT FISHING was released just six months after the previous one.

According to Mr.

Yamaguchi, this wasn’t the band’s intention, and it seems the original lyrics of this song, Word, contained criticism of that situation.

Lotus flowerSakanakushon51rank/position

Sakanaction / Lotus Flower -Music Video-

This song is the theme for the film “My Mighty Princess” starring Tomohisa Yamashita, and it’s said that creating a track that both upheld its role as a movie theme while still expressing Sakanaction’s distinct style was extremely challenging.

With a storyline of Yamapi watching a spider, it feels like a uniquely Sakanaction-esque piece with a singular worldview.

The dance that’s on my mindSakanakushon52rank/position

Sakanaction / Moon Bowl -Music Live Video-

The Toyota “Yaris Cross” commercial, with its striking lyrics, also makes you really curious about the song itself.

This irresistibly catchy track is by Sakanaction.

Its poppy, fun sound makes you want to take it along on a drive to somewhere intriguing.

It’s said that the song was completed after the band held thorough meetings about the Yaris Cross’s concept and how to effectively convey the product through the commercial.

Because the piece was crafted so carefully, it’s no wonder both the ad and the music stick in your mind.

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Frustrating daysSakanakushon53rank/position

Sakanaction’s electronic rock is captivating—it grabs your heart after just a quick listen.

Released as a CD single in December 2008, this track appeared on the B-side.

It was created through a new production approach in which Ichiro Yamaguchi asked each member to arrange one song.

Ami Kusakari proposed a straightforward guitar pop song, which was then completed with that distinctive Sakanaction touch.

It’s no surprise it was chosen as the opening theme for Toyama TV’s “bbt music selection.” The concise lyrics leave a strong impression, making it perfect for times when you’re feeling lost or facing difficulties in life.

834.194Sakanakushon54rank/position

834.194

This track, which shares its name with the album title, symbolizes the deep world of Sakanaction’s album “834.194.” Released in June 2019, it’s an epic piece running over seven minutes, created in collaboration with Sapporo-born musician Kuniyuki Takahashi.

Though it’s an instrumental with no vocals, listening to it evokes the distance between the two cities of Sapporo and Tokyo, as well as the long journey the band has taken—like waves of sound washing over you.

While it transcends the boundaries of conventional pop with its experimental sound, it somehow resonates with a unique sense of comfort that only they can achieve.

It’s astonishingly well-suited to quiet nights alone with the lights turned down, or aimless late-night drives through the city.

Precisely because there are no words, you can project your own emotions onto it—making for a deeply immersive track.

INORISakanakushon55rank/position

Sakanaction / INORI (Extended Mix)

The song has a strong electronic feel, as if it were crafted by a DJ, and it pairs well with the live performances SAKANACTION excels at using Macs.

Prayer and dance may seem far apart, yet perhaps they are closer than we think.

INORI (Extended Mix)Sakanakushon56rank/position

sakanaction – INORI (Extended Mix)

It’s a cool track where minimal beats and hypnotic, repeating synths draw the listener into deep immersion.

This is the extended version included on the INORI EP, which Sakanaction co-produced with electronic musician AOKI takamasa and released on vinyl in June 2013.

They reconstructed the original song from the March 2013 album sakanaction to enhance its functionality as club music, showcasing an experimental approach that transcends the boundaries of band sound.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to surrender to the pure pleasure of sound rather than words, or as late-night highway driving BGM.

It has an addictive quality that makes you want to keep listening.