Saruganseki Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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Saru Rock: Like White Clouds (1996)

The comedy duo Saruganseki blazed a trail in their era.

It was the duo that Hiroiki Ariyoshi was part of, and they also achieved major success in music.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Shiroi Kumo no Yō ni (Like a White Cloud).

Since the two members aren’t professional musicians, the vocal line is kept very simple, and the range is compact—roughly from mid1 E to mid2 D.

While it doesn’t particularly emphasize the low register, it’s a very easy song to sing even for men with lower voices.

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Ryo

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Christmas promo: Saru Iwasaki (Saru Rock), Hiroiki Ariyoshi, Kazunari Moriwaki

When you think of winter in the ’90s, many of you probably remember this song.

Its lyrics, depicting the tender yet bittersweet feelings of lovers, really resonate.

You can almost picture the couple, excited to get up early on Christmas morning and head to the sea.

Released in November 1997, this track is one of the key songs in Saruganseki’s discography.

It’s also included on the album “Magure,” and Ryuichi Kawamura’s production drew a lot of attention.

It’s a warm, comforting piece you’ll want to listen to while cuddling up with your partner in the cold season.

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Acecook Super Cup Saru Ganseki

The fifth single released in 1997, when Hiroiki Ariyoshi was active with Kazunari Moriwaki as the duo Saruganseki.

Following their second single “Tsuki,” it was used as the theme song for Acecook’s Super Cup commercial.

The acting still has that idol-comedian vibe—so young!

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convenience store

This is a convenience-store song I’d recommend to anyone who’s ever kept going back to a shop because they developed a crush on a staff member.

It’s a track by Saruganseki, the comedy duo of Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Kazunari Moriwaki, who both had a strong presence as TV personalities.

Released in 1997 as their third single, it was used in a FamilyMart commercial.

It’s a quintessential Saruganseki medium-tempo number that conjures a fleeting, refreshing, blue-tinged mood and depicts a tender first love.

The heartbreak comes when the person suddenly stops showing up, and as the narrator waits around the store hoping to see them, they appear—with a boyfriend or girlfriend.

The contrast between the protagonist and the store clerk tightens the chest with a bittersweet ache.

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KEI

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luck

Here is the second single, “Tsuki,” released by the comedy duo Saruganseki after returning from their hitchhiking trip across the Eurasian continent, riding the momentum of their hit “Shiroi Kumo no Yō ni.” Lyrics were entrusted to Ryozai Takai, with Akimoto focusing solely on production.

And incredibly, the composer is Takamiy—Takamizawa of THE ALFEE—what a star-studded lineup! The refreshing lyrics are outstanding, seemingly praising Saruganseki’s perseverance: “Life isn’t all good times, but if you live earnestly, luck will naturally come your way.” It’s a song that makes you want to listen while picturing the Ariyoshi of years past.

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Boy's Wings - Saru Iwaishi

Back then, he released a part-time job song bursting with sweet-and-sour youth—something you’d never imagine from the Ariyoshi of today.

Its gentle, easy-to-remember melody and lyrics made it a popular choice at karaoke, especially among students.

It’s a tender song that vividly evokes scenes.