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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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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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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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.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Magic Cooking ~From You to You~”

Starting like a folk song and gradually building up—that’s BUMP’s signature style.

This track is a quintessential example of that.

Within its fantastical world, it’s sprinkled with vivid, realistic imagery—a true masterpiece.

It was also featured on Minna no Uta in 2010.

It’s a song that evokes the feel of a picture book for adults.

Even now, it remains a fan favorite.

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Title Of Mine

It’s a track included on the album “Jupiter.” There’s even an anecdote that vocalist Motoo Fujiwara said it became painful to sing as the lyrics he wrote to the melody began to overlap with his own self.

The song conveys a sense of anguish, with lyrics that feel like an outpouring of one’s own weaknesses.

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"Present" BUMP OF CHICKEN Acoustic Cover [kanta]

A BUMP OF CHICKEN song that portrays a lonely heart trying to protect itself by keeping distance from the outside world.

The protagonist’s feelings as they try to isolate themselves by closing their eyes to the world are conveyed through Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle vocals.

Yet rather than shutting themselves away completely, a “present” from someone important serves as their emotional support.

Included on the album “present from you,” released in June 2008, this track is sure to resonate when you’re worn out from interacting with others or when you want to connect with someone but can’t quite take the first step.