Sakanaction
Sakanaction | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Sakana |
| Origin | Sapporo, 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 in all lowercase) 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. Their records consistently reach the top 10 positions on Japan's Oricon charts.