A collection of popular and iconic BUMP OF CHICKEN songs that resonate with the heart—both poetic and down-to-earth

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Glass Blues

Contrary to the title “Glass Blues,” it’s a song about a cat.

It tells the story of a cat’s life.

It’s a very BUMP-like track, with the cat singing its heart out.

Live fully in the present.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to cherish life.

It also carries the message that we should keep moving forward until life’s end and never waste a single moment.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Ribbon”

With its cute lyrics, it conveys a sense of comfort and stability.

At the same time, it’s a mysterious song that makes you feel like moving forward.

The guitar-centered melody is rock while remaining steady, flowing gently.

You could say it’s a track packed with BUMP’s many charms.

It was released in May 2017.

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The Name of the Flower (LIVE)

Among their songs there are many masterpieces, and this one is a truly wonderful ballad as well.

Listening to it, you can really feel soothed by Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle voice, right? The lyrics compare a loved one to a flower and sing of straightforward love, which moved many fans.

While many of his lyrics read like stories, this song has a slightly different feel—but it’s still absolutely lovely.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Encounter” × Film Onmyoji 0 Collaboration Music Video

This song plays in the film as the theme for Onmyoji 0.

It’s marked by BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature grand sound and lyrically rich message, perfectly coloring a story set in the mystical Heian period.

Released in April 2024, the track’s themes—fateful encounters and a sense of mysterious power—align seamlessly with the movie’s worldview.

BUMP’s delicate emotional expression lingers in the heart, resonating alongside dramatic developments and moving scenes.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when thinking about bonds with someone important or when standing at a crossroads in life—perfect for anyone seeking a moment that stirs the soul.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Karma'

Many people probably discovered BUMP through this song and became fans as a result.

In Buddhist terminology, “karma” means “everything one has done,” and throughout the song it repeatedly emphasizes the weight and value of existence.

The final line, “It seems what we need to know lies between 1 and 0,” is profoundly philosophical, conveying the difficulty of “creating something from nothing.”

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Gekkou

The four-piece rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN shot to fame with 2001’s “Tentai Kansoku” and has since produced numerous classics.

This track, included on their July 2019 album aurora arc, took the unusual path of being used first as the opening theme for the anime Karakuri Circus and later as its ending theme as well.

It features a distinctive, dreamlike sound woven by acoustic guitar and accordion.

With lyrics portraying a protagonist who presses forward with resolve, this grand rock tune gives a boost to anyone striving toward their dreams.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN「GO」

Granblue Fantasy, well-known as a smartphone RPG, selected this as its theme song.

It’s a rock number with a spacious melody and sound that feel pleasant.

The guitar tone is also clear, giving a sense of reassurance as you listen.

The lyrics sing about the importance of striving toward the future, inspiring a sense of hope.

At six minutes, it’s on the longer side, but you can listen all the way through without getting bored.