Sakanaction’s classic and popular songs

Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon

Sakanaction / Crescent Moon Sunset -Music Video-

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Yamaguchi himself said, “In the sense that it changed every time we layered on more time, it’s the most Sakanakution-like song.” It’s very easy to listen to, and you can sense that it was “casually made while looking at the moon” in its tone.

834.194Sakanakushon

834.194

This track, which shares its name with the album title, symbolizes the deep world of Sakanaction’s album “834.194.” Released in June 2019, it’s an epic piece running over seven minutes, created in collaboration with Sapporo-born musician Kuniyuki Takahashi.

Though it’s an instrumental with no vocals, listening to it evokes the distance between the two cities of Sapporo and Tokyo, as well as the long journey the band has taken—like waves of sound washing over you.

While it transcends the boundaries of conventional pop with its experimental sound, it somehow resonates with a unique sense of comfort that only they can achieve.

It’s astonishingly well-suited to quiet nights alone with the lights turned down, or aimless late-night drives through the city.

Precisely because there are no words, you can project your own emotions onto it—making for a deeply immersive track.

GO TO THE FUTURESakanakushon

GO TO THE FUTURE

An emotional song that captures the essence of Sakanaction.

It’s the title track from their first album, “GO TO THE FUTURE,” released in May 2007.

Originally written acoustically, it was reborn with a band arrangement that incorporates a three-beat rhythm, resulting in a sound with a distinctive sense of weightless drift.

The world conjured by Ichiro Yamaguchi—like moving through fog, filled with resolve for the future—seems to gently give listeners a push forward.

It’s a classic loved by fans since the early days.

If you want to start something new but feel uncertain, I hope you’ll give it a listen.

This song will surely give you the courage to move ahead.

SORATOSakanakushon

Sakanaction / SORATO

Sakanaction’s “SORATO” overflows with a driving sense of speed and a strong will to challenge the unknown.

Evolved from an existing track and infused with weighty themes like solitude and aloofness, this work is an anthem that powerfully pushes listeners forward.

Created for the lunar exploration project “au×HAKUTO MOON CHALLENGE,” its music video was released in September 2017.

Ten parents and children participated in the recording as a chorus, lending a warm, future-oriented feel to the cool sound—an enchanting touch.

It’s perfect for when you want to try something new or need the courage to step into uncharted territory.

Like searching for light in the darkness, this song might become your guiding star.

EurynomeSakanakushon

Eurynome

An instrumental track whose tribal beats and layered sonics lead listeners into another world.

Included on Sakanaction’s concept album “Adapt,” released in March 2022, it plays a crucial role in underpinning the album’s worldview despite being a song without vocals.

The piece also drew attention for being provided as music material for creators through Toyota’s “YARIS DIRECTORSCUT” project.

The attempt to share not only a finished work but also its deconstructed sound parts exemplifies the band’s forward-thinking approach.

It’s the perfect track for nights when you want to immerse yourself in the raw energy of sound beyond words or stimulate your creative sensibilities.

Shandy gaffSakanakushon

Shandy gaff

Among the tracks on the concept album “Adapt,” this is a hidden gem that conveys the warmth of everyday life.

Featured on the album released in March 2022, it may not have had any major tie-ins, but the groove born from the band’s sessions feels incredibly comfortable.

As vocalist Ichiro Yamaguchi mentioned on the radio, calling it “the song of the Noborito house,” it carries an intimate atmosphere—less like a vast stadium and more like relaxing at home.

It paints everyday scenes, like spending time with a cocktail in hand, and its lyrics, which quietly recount loneliness and solitude, sink deep into the heart.

Flashy dance numbers have their charm, but this is a perfect song to listen to alone on a quiet night with a drink.

Immerse yourself in the profound world of Sakanaction.

Bowl of the MoonSakanakushon

Sakanaction / Moon Bowl -Music Live Video-

A five-piece rock band whose obsessive dedication to recording and live performance—so extreme that even fellow musicians call them “sound perverts”—creates a truly one-of-a-kind sound.

Guided by a concept of intentionally doing things that are delightfully contrarian or playfully irreverent, their band name blends the unusual-for-a-band word “sakana” (fish) with “action,” leaving an unforgettable impact once you hear it.

Their distinctive worldview and cool tracks captivate listeners with a matchless level of craftsmanship born from that obsession.

They’re a band that keeps evolving on pure initial impulse—one you’ll want to reference when naming a band yourself.

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