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

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Sakurazaka46 “Unhappy Birthday Syntax” Music Video

This is a Lawson app campaign commercial featuring Yu Murai and Hikaru Morita.

The ad announces a campaign where collecting stamps in the app gives you a chance to win prizes like tickets to Sakurazaka46 concerts.

Playing in the background is “Unhappy Birthday Syntax,” which they will release in October 2025.

The lyrics, centered on one’s own birthday, are striking for their self-questioning tone—wondering whether it was good to be born at all.

Even within that self-deprecating theme, however, the song weaves in forward-looking words that glimpse hope for the future, and many listeners are likely to resonate strongly with it.

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Hane Keisuke

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Sakurazaka46 'Oh, Draft Wind'

Sakurazaka46 is a hugely popular idol group.

“Sukimakazeyo” is included as a coupling track on their seventh single, “Shōnin Yokkyū.” Compared to the title track, this song has a somewhat wetter, more introspective feel.

The lyrics, which portray someone moving forward positively while wrestling with their worries, are something anyone can relate to.

The music video, shot amid grand, sweeping scenery, has also become a hot topic—be sure to check it out to immerse yourself even more in the song’s world.

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Keyakizaka46 'Shall We Go Home Holding Hands?' Short Ver.

This is a love song by Sakurazaka46, whose sense of grandeur as a large-scale idol group creates an outstandingly exciting atmosphere.

Their artistry is easy for high school girls to relate to, and the song stands out for its singability, making it a great choice for karaoke.

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Sakurazaka46 “Mermaid in Uniform” Vocal Line Distribution

Casting off the uniforms that symbolize suffocating rules to become mermaids who swim freely—that earnest wish of the girls resonates at the heart of this Sakurazaka46 unit song.

It sets to upbeat electropop the delicate emotional landscape where rebellion against growing up mingles with a thirst to become someone.

The track is included on the single “Samidare yo,” released in April 2022.

The slightly sassy, precocious live performances further accentuate the song’s world.

When you feel like you’re struggling inside the “fish tank” of school regulations and others’ expectations, listening to it will gently nudge you toward staying true to yourself.

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Sakurazaka46 'Why Haven’t I Fallen in Love Before?'

Sakurazaka46 is an idol group backed by their powerful performances.

Featured on their single “Nobody’s fault,” released in December 2020, this track overflows with the thrills of love, offering a contrast to their typically serious image.

It sings of the mysterious, floating sensation of a sudden romance that colors the world and makes you feel like you’re changing, carried by an up-tempo beat.

Expressing with every fiber of the body the power and excitement that come from falling in love, this song is perfect for blowing away the winter chill or for women whose feelings are growing for someone special.

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Sakurazaka46 “The Cold Wind Doesn’t Cry” Music Video

This is a song by the BACKS members included on the 13th single “Unhappy birthday Syntax,” released in October 2025.

It’s a bittersweet mid-tempo number with third-generation member Aiki Taniguchi as center.

Composed and arranged by Masaharu Tsuruku, formerly of The Checkers, it crafts a deep, evocative world that transcends the idol genre.

It’s a track that gives you a gentle push when you want the courage to face loneliness and anxiety.