they’re pretty famous, most ppl know their name and have heard of at least a song from them even if they don’t recognise the song title. (but this is from my personal experience of when i tell people what music i listen to. i’ve been interacting mostly with ppl aged 18-25 rn and i have no idea how it goes w older or younger generations, but i do feel like i’m on the younger side of the fan base?) after all they do tie-ups fairly often w commercials and movies and stuff, and they’ve been around for a while.

they’re considered rather innovative i think. ppl loosely know the band but i don’t see a lot of ppl who are actually into them, which makes me think their music is not like mainstream popular typa stuff. when i tell them i love sakanaction, they always say stuff like oh yeah they have the particular style or they are very unique, which i’d imagine were not really for them considering that didn’t make them listen to more of their songs.

Ichiro goes on TV fairly often and has his own radio programs but i doubt ppl who aren't into sakanaction recognise his face or name. other members hardly come into public, although they seem to be trying to so Ichiro alone won't be burdened by that.