description: The October 2026 Yohohoho TikTok trend traces back to Ado's 2022 recording of Binks' Sake. Here's what the remix, the “not Uta” caption, the comparisons, and the melodica performance actually show.
A pirate song from One Piece has taken a peculiar detour through short-form video. In October 2026, the “Yohohoho” refrain from Ado's recording of “Binks' Sake” became a sped-up TikTok sound. Creators began singing along, comparing versions, and even performing it on a melodica. Know Your Meme documented the trend on October 21. [1]
Wait, wasn't this a song from the movie?
“Binks' Sake” is an established song in the One Piece world, closely associated with Brook. Eiichiro Oda wrote the lyrics and Kohei Tanaka composed the music. Ado recorded a version released on the August 10, 2022 album Uta's Songs One Piece Film Red. [2][3] Here's the distinction that gets lost in quick summaries: Ado's recording is an album track, not a performance heard in the film itself. Contemporary Japanese coverage specifically noted that the song did not play in the movie. [4]
On August 11, 2026, TikTok creator @prod_aclo uploaded a remix that accelerates the memorable refrain. By October, it had become a sound for comedic clips and imitations. Know Your Meme reported more than 57,000 uses as of its October 21 entry; that figure comes from its reporting, not an independent audit of TikTok. [1]
Four ways the internet joined the crew
The singer roasts herself first. On October 13, @ohjaliyah posted an attempt to sing the part with the caption “Bro is NOT UTA.” It's the creator's own joke, not a viewer comment: imagine auditioning to be a legendary anime singer and writing the rejection letter before anyone else can. [1]
The remix gets a side-by-side test. Also on October 13, Instagram creator @doof3d posted a comparison between the original recording and the remix. Same pirate refrain, radically different assignment: one belongs to a full song, the other can carry a ten-second gag. [1][5]
The melodica boards the ship. On October 15, @sanilovesmusic performed the tune on a melodica, the small keyboard played by blowing air into it. The song has gone from Ado's powerful vocals to a remix to an instrument you might remember from music class. Somewhere, the ship's orchestra is checking the school supply cupboard. [1][6]
A fan pushes back against the one-line obsession. In a post caption, @cutiesomaur objected to the idea that people only like the “yohohoho” bit, arguing that Ado's wider performance deserves attention. That is a documented creator caption, not evidence that a particular number of commenters agreed or disagreed. [1]
An imaginary pirate job interview
Original editorial joke; these are not real online comments.
Captain: “What instrument do you play?”
Applicant: “Melodica.”
Captain: “This is a pirate ship.”
Applicant: “I can play the yohohoho part.”
Captain: “You're hired. Sound the departure!”
Applicant: “We'll need to dock for a breathing break.”
Captain: “We've invented a school field trip.”
So why is it funny?
A full-length pirate song has been reintroduced through its tiniest, most instantly recognizable fragment. Some people hear a beloved One Piece song; others hear a ready-made punchline; one creator hears a melodica solo. The tune stays put while its job description keeps changing. Brook would probably laugh. His lack of a stomach makes that an impressive abdominal workout.
Verification note: Individual TikTok and Instagram videos and their comment sections were not directly playable in this review. The 2026 examples and dates come from Know Your Meme's documentation; the recording and film distinction was checked separately against label and contemporary reporting. Creator captions are not presented as audience comments.
References (6)
[1] Know Your Meme, 2026-10-21: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/yohohoho-binkusuno-sake-by-ado
[2] Universal Music Japan, 2022-08-02: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/ado/news/2022-08-02/
[3] Ado / Universal Music official audio, 2022-08-09: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-WdGYi9Pv4
[4] Famitsu, 2022-12-25: https://www.famitsu.com/news/202212/25286491.html
[5] @doof3d, Instagram, 2026-10-13 (documented in [1]): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DedQ7oMAf_X/
[6] @sanilovesmusic, Instagram, 2026-10-15 (documented in [1]): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DehC49BRLkx/
