Sakanaction’s classic and popular songs

IdentitySakanakushon

Sakanaction / Identity -Music Video-

This song makes you reflect on identity—on what it means to be yourself.

The upbeat tune and the flow of the lyrics are so satisfying that they really stick in your head, making you want to hum along.

I hope everyone can come to recognize their own individuality.

Antares and the NeedleSakanakushon

Antares and the Needle

This work, inspired by the bright red first-magnitude star of Scorpius shining in the night sky, captivates with its fantastical yet razor-sharp sound.

It’s included as the fifth track on Sakanaction’s album “DocumentaLy,” released in September 2011.

Even among this masterpiece, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart, the song stands out as the epitome of their signature “danceable rock” that fuses rock with technology.

The lyrics, written by Ichiro Yamaguchi, weave in refrains of words like “stars” and “needle,” skillfully expressing a tantalizing sense of nearness-yet-untouchability that sparks the imagination.

The groove that enveloped venues with a powerful sense of unity in their live video releases is breathtaking.

When you want to sit quietly and think alone at night, this song will gently keep you company.

Moon BowlSakanakushon

Sakanaction / Moon Bowl -Music Live Video-

A concept album titled “Adapt,” centered on the theme of adjusting to the difficult era of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among its tracks, this piece resonates deeply with its poetic depiction of a world emerging from a long darkness, likened to a bowl into which moonlight pours.

Included on the album released in March 2022, it’s also well known as the song used in Toyota’s Yaris Cross commercial.

Its uplifting sound—fusing rock and electronica—pairs with Sakanction’s characteristically literary lyrics to create a mood that suits nighttime drives or quiet moments alone.

It carries a powerful force that seems to transform contemporary sorrow into positive energy, gently giving you a push forward when you want to face ahead.

Me and FlowersSakanakushon

Sakanaction / Me and the Flower -Music Video-

This song was used as the theme song for the drama “A 37-Year-Old Became a Doctor: A Purehearted Intern’s Story,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.

The flow of the lyrics in this song is also very pleasant, and you can’t help but get absorbed in it.

Lyrics like these aren’t about stringing together meaningless words just for the flow; it’s said that the writer searches and searches for words that truly express what they want to say, and that’s how such a wonderfully smooth, comforting set of lyrics is created.

INORI (Extended Mix)Sakanakushon

sakanaction – INORI (Extended Mix)

It’s a cool track where minimal beats and hypnotic, repeating synths draw the listener into deep immersion.

This is the extended version included on the INORI EP, which Sakanaction co-produced with electronic musician AOKI takamasa and released on vinyl in June 2013.

They reconstructed the original song from the March 2013 album sakanaction to enhance its functionality as club music, showcasing an experimental approach that transcends the boundaries of band sound.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to surrender to the pure pleasure of sound rather than words, or as late-night highway driving BGM.

It has an addictive quality that makes you want to keep listening.

Matches and PeanutsSakanakushon

Matches and Peanuts

This highly addictive track beautifully fuses the wistful charm of Showa-era kayōkyoku with a body-swaying disco beat.

“Match to Peanuts,” included on Sakanaction’s double album 834.194 released in June 2019, is said to have been crafted by vocalist Ichiro Yamaguchi with the sensibilities of 1970s music and old manga in mind.

Its lyrics, depicting the dampness and dryness that linger in a late-night room, combine with the repetitive rhythm to create a strange sensation that seems to seep into the listener’s senses.

While it may not have a flashy tie-in, it’s an essential track that shapes the flow of the album.

This piece is perfectly suited for those sleepless nights when you want to quietly sink into your thoughts, or when you’re in the mood for something a little uncanny.

Light danceSakanakushon

(Copy) Sakanaction - Light Dance

It was a song that felt full of momentum.

The lyrics were fairly easy to catch, making it easy to listen to.

They repeated “I can’t see tomorrow” several times, and that part stuck with me.

For some reason, an image of a crowded city came to mind, and I listened while imagining it.