Wagakki Band Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

The Vocaloid song “Senbonzakura” is very famous, and this time I’ll explain it using the easier-to-understand Wagakki Band version.

Since the lyrics contain lots of difficult kanji and words, I recommend memorizing it by ear so you can handle it at karaoke! When singing, the key point is to articulate clearly so the words don’t get blurred.

In particular, crisp vowel pronunciation will make it easier to listen to and sing.

The A-melody has a lot of words, so rather than “singing every single word firmly,” it’s probably best to sing with a light, bouncy feel.

The chorus builds toward the end and includes some long notes, so singing in a comfortable voice for you will feel great.

It’s a famous song, so many people have covered it.

Be sure to listen to various versions of “Senbonzakura” and find the one you like best!

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Kubota Mami

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Wagakki Band / Back From the Brink

A Wagakki Band track that fuses the powerful tones of traditional Japanese instruments with rock.

Imbued with the resolve to rise from a desperate situation and regain one’s vitality, it features a compelling balance between Japanese instruments—shakuhachi, koto, Tsugaru shamisen, and taiko—and Western instruments.

Released in 2016, the song was chosen as the theme for TV Tokyo’s coverage of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and has become one of Wagakki Band’s signature pieces.

It’s highly recommended for those looking to try a calligraphy performance or add a sense of strength to the hand that holds the brush.

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Wagakki Band / “Okinotayuu” Full-size Music Video

A song that captivates with a poetic worldview evoking Japan’s four seasons.

Its distinctive sound—an elegant fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock—leaves a strong impression, letting you feel the breath of nature and the passage of the seasons.

Included on the album “Shikisai,” released in March 2017, it was also chosen as the opening theme for CDTV.

The lyrics beautifully depict seasonal scenes, imbued with reflections on life’s journey, personal growth, and gratitude for time gone by, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a perfect choice for background music at a wedding or reception with traditional Japanese attire.

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WagakkiBand / “Starlight” MV (Theme song for the Fuji TV Monday 9 PM drama “Ichikei no Karasu”)

Wagakki Band is an eight-member rock group that fuses traditional Japanese instruments and melodies with band sound, drawing attention both in Japan and abroad for their singular musical style.

Their tenth digital-only single, “Starlight,” written as the theme song for the TV drama Ichikei no Karasu, moves the heart with melodies that evoke a sense of wa (Japanese aesthetics) and a beautiful vocal performance.

The ensemble is built with an exquisite balance in which no instrument dominates, allowing listeners to feel the band’s profound musicality.

It’s an emotional track that overlaps with and enriches the drama’s worldview.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Wagakki Band / “Strong Fate” full-size music video

Wagakki Band’s digitally released “Strong Fate” showcases a brilliant fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock.

Vocalist Yuko Suzuhana’s emotionally rich voice resonates deeply with listeners, while the beautiful melodies of the traditional instruments bring the scenes into sharper focus.

In particular, its distinctive musicality, evoking feelings of anxiety and inner conflict, is perfect for listeners seeking something a little out of the ordinary.

Guiding listeners into a mysterious world, “Strong Fate” lets you experience Wagakki Band’s diverse expressive power and the new possibilities of music.

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Wagakki Band / Snow, Fall and Scatter Toward You

This is Wagakki Band’s enchanting winter ballad, where shamisen and koto weave their tones together with Yuko Suzuhana’s vocals interlaced with shigin (poetic recitation).

Included on the album “Shikisai,” released in March 2017, it was also chosen as the theme song for the stage play “Laughing in Purgatory,” performed that summer.

Set against a landscape of falling, accumulating snow, it portrays a heartrending tale of feelings that cannot reach the one who matters most.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a dark, beautiful rock ballad that seeps into the depths of your heart on a cold night.

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Wagakki Band / “Akatsuki no Ito” MUSIC VIDEO / Wagakki Band “Akatsuki no Ito”

A song crafted by Wagakki Band, who have established a unique musical identity by fusing traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western music.

It is included on their album Yasou Emaki, released in September 2015.

The arrangement progresses from a thrilling ensemble performed by master-level members to a grand chorus—an expression that perhaps only Wagakki Band could achieve.

It conveys the bittersweet longing and hope of living in the present while knowing that all things must end, and of wishing to send one’s feelings across great distances.

This track reaffirms the allure of Wagakki Band’s music and reflects their commitment to blending Japanese tradition with the modern era.