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Akashiya Sanma’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
These days, he’s devoted almost entirely to hosting, but in the past he made households laugh as a comedy performer with sketches and quick gags.
He has also released music in the past.
Of course, he had support musicians for things like songwriting, composition, and performance, but he has sung several tracks to date.
This time, we’re taking a closer look at those works.
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Akashiya Sanma’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
What was happiness, again?Akashiya Sanma1rank/position
It’s a single released in 1986.
It was used as a song for a Kikkoman commercial.
The original key is E-flat major, and the commercial version was changed to F major.
In addition to this song, Sanma Akashiya has released many other tracks, such as “Amida Babaa no Uta.”
a blatant lieAkashiya Sanma2rank/position
Now a giant in the comedy world and nicknamed the “Comedy Monster,” Sanma Akashiya released this song, “Makka na Uso” (“Crimson Lie”), in 1987.
It was a big hit at the time.
The lyrics and music were written by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.
These days, the term “gesu fūrin” (sleazy affair) has taken root, and infidelity is harshly condemned, but this song feels like a vivid reflection of its era—infidelity is sung about lightly and breezily, almost jokingly.
That’s just how things were back then.
Amiami dadaba AmidababaAkashiya Sanma3rank/position
In the Take-chan Man segment, which became the main event within Oretachi Hyōkin-zoku, Akashiya Sanma took on a variety of villain roles after the very early days, and every one of them became famous.
Most of the characters had their own funny theme songs, but here I’d like to highlight the B-side of the Amida Babaa song, which, as far as I know, wasn’t used in the show.
It’s understated, but it’s an amazing track.
Song of Amida BabaAkashiya Sanma4rank/position
This is the theme song of Amida Babaa, a character played by Sanma Akashiya who appeared in a segment of the legendary variety show “Oretachi Hyokin-zoku,” which aired on Fuji TV.
The lyrics and music were written by Keisuke Kuwata, and over a sultry sound, it simply explains the game of amidakuji.
As a JRA commercial song, a parody version of this track was used in the 2003 summer racing commercials.
Sanma Akashiya and Jimmy Onishi appeared as stylized 3D characters, singing about their feelings toward summer horse racing.
With its laid-back sound, the song conveys an energy that feels like it’s storing up a sense of fun inside your heart.
Thank youAkashiya Sanma5rank/position
“Thank You,” a gratitude song by Akashiya Sanma—the comedy star who has been loved by many in Japan for decades—was written and composed by Yoshihiro Kai.
This number portrays the bittersweet love of adults.
Even while knowing the love won’t come true, it depicts a scene where one coolly and elegantly says “thank you” for a fleeting moment that felt as if their feelings connected.
Even if you know the romance won’t progress, sometimes a small gesture from the other person can fill your heart, right? Your chest tightens with a mix of fullness and lingering fragility.
It’s a recommended track for those experiencing a wistful love that makes you want to say thanks even for just a brief meeting of eyes.
What was happiness again?Akashiya Sanma6rank/position
Also known as the Comedy Monster and still active at the forefront of variety shows today, singer Sanma Akashiya.
“Shiawase tte Nandakke,” included as the B-side to his sixth single “Thank You,” was used as the commercial song for Kikkoman’s “Ponzu Shoyu,” in which he himself appears.
His husky vocals and the lyrical melody are the kind that make you stop and watch when they come on TV.
A catchy number that many in younger generations have likely heard as well, thanks to a remake of the commercial featuring Sanma Akashiya that aired in 2009.
