A ranking of popular songs by Sakurazaka46, an idol group with a uniquely solitary presence

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Sakurazaka46 “Coefficient of Friction”

This song was released in 2022 as the lead track from Sakurazaka46’s first album, “As you know?”.

With a double center by Hikaru Morita and Ten Yamasaki, it depicts reason and wildness confronting each other.

The chorus is catchy, while the Latin-tinged sound—rooted in brisk acoustic guitar—makes it a stylish dance number whose intricate rhythms set your body in motion.

It evokes the worldview of their predecessor Keyakizaka46, while highlighting a cool yet fiery allure that expresses Sakurazaka46’s poised strength.

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Sakurazaka46 “Addiction” Music Video

An electrifying dance track featuring a double center by Karin Fujiyoshi and Ten Yamasaki.

Released as part of the April 2025 album “Addiction,” it’s notable for its perfectly synchronized group choreography and driving, fast-paced beat.

The lyrics are also compelling, capturing overflowing, unstoppable feelings for someone special—like bottling up the heart’s true emotions.

With its high energy, it’s perfect as BGM for parties or a drive!

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Sakurazaka46 “Love Each Other”

The popular idol group Keyakizaka46.

Although they’ve released many classic, mainstream-style songs, they’ve recently been putting out more tracks with somewhat complex structures, perhaps in line with the K-pop boom.

Among Keyakizaka46’s songs, the one I especially recommend for women who are tone-deaf is “Aishiai Nasai.” This piece is crafted as an idol song with an ’80s synth-pop flavor.

While it features plenty of synths, the vocal lines themselves are very simple, so please give it a try and sing along.

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Sakurazaka46 “Pour Oil on It!”

Keyakizaka46’s masterpiece “Pour the Oil!” This song expresses changes in objects and relationships through beautiful metaphors.

Since it’s a coupling track included on the 8th single “What Age Do You Want to Go Back To?”, released on February 6, 2024, many teenage girls may already be familiar with it.

While it has a catchy groove, the vocal range is quite narrow, making it very easy to sing even for those who can’t hit high notes.

There are also few long tones, so it’s recommended for anyone who finds breath control challenging.

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Sakurazaka46 “Alter ego” Music Video

The 4th-generation track “Alter ego,” included on the 13th single “Unhappy birthday Syntax” released in October 2025, is a love song themed around “another self.” Its lyrics depict impulses lurking beneath purity and an inner self even you can’t control—feelings many who’ve experienced emotionally sensitive years will likely relate to.

You’ll also be drawn in by the contrast between the predominantly white music video and the dynamic choreography.

Don’t miss the fresh appeal of the 4th-generation members!

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play dead

This is the first song that fourth-generation members of Sakurazaka46 participated in.

It introspectively portrays the faintness of one’s presence and will, expressing emotional conflict in a straightforward way.

The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto, with composition and arrangement by Onji and TomoLow.

Its somewhat wistful melodic line, combined with the layering of the members’ voices, weaves dynamics and tension, making it highly engaging to listen to.

The track was released for streaming in June 2025 and is also included on the single “Make or Break,” released the same month.

It will likely resonate deeply with those who are in the process of searching for themselves.

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Sakurazaka46 “Make or Break” Music Video

Among the Sakamichi Series groups, Keyakizaka46 is especially known for having many works with a stylish musical character.

Their new song “Make or Break” fully showcases that hallmark stylishness in its melody.

While the overall key centers on a relatively high average of mid2F, the range itself is narrow—lowest note mid2A and highest note hiC—so as long as you set the key to suit you, it’s easy for anyone to sing.

However, because there are relatively few rests, we recommend lowering the key slightly to make breathing easier.

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