Sakanaction | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | サカナクション, Sakana |
Origin | Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
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Years active | 2005–present |
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Members | Ichiro Yamaguchi Motoharu Iwadera Ami Kusakari Emi Okazaki Keiichi Ejima |
Website | Official Site (in Japanese) |
Sakanaction (Japanese: サカナクション, Hepburn: Sakanakushon), stylised as sakanaction,[1] are a Japanese rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido. Their music is a fusion of alternative rock, electronic, pop, and new wave styles. The band consists of five members: Ichiro Yamaguchi, Motoharu Iwadera, Ami Kusakari, Emi Okazaki, and Keiichi Ejima.
The name Sakanaction is a portmanteau of "sakana" (Japanese for "fish") and "action". In the band's own words, their name reflects a wish to act quickly and lightly, like fish in the water, without fearing changes in the music scene.[2] Their records consistently reach the top 10 positions on Japan's Oricon charts.[3]