[Fleet Collection BGM] Kantai Collection’s famous and popular tracks
The smartphone app and browser game “Kantai Collection -KanColle-” is hugely popular, isn’t it?
As many of you know, KanColle isn’t just a game—it has expanded into anime, books, and more in a mixed-media rollout, so you’ve probably seen it around quite a bit.
What’s more, the BGM used in KanColle is also extremely popular!
From tracks that heighten the tension of battle to wa-rock and even enka-style pieces, the wide variety of music is part of its charm.
There are so many cool tracks that are fan favorites among players.
In this article, we’ll introduce the BGM used in KanColle!
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[Kantai Collection BGM] Kantai Collection’s Famous and Popular Tracks (11–20)
Counterattack of HiryūŌkoshi Kaori

The BGM used in the 2014 summer event “AL Operation/MI Operation.” It’s a piece that puts its orchestral sound front and center, with a powerful tone that also conveys a certain pathos.
The section where the melody accelerates from the intro is synchronized with the in-game presentation, and both the song’s structure and the in-game staging are crafted with aerial combat in mind.
It gives you the sensation of soaring through the skies—a track that’s truly a joy to listen to!
home portUsami Hiroshi

This piece makes plentiful use of the shakuhachi and koto, giving it a gentle atmosphere.
It’s used as the BGM for the main menu, the Home Port.
As the name suggests, it’s the kind of track that lets you picture a quiet harbor scene.
The soft tones of traditional Japanese instruments and the beautiful melody make it a soothing song.
Even after the intensity of fierce battles, returning to the Home Port lets you relax and recover—this track conveys exactly that feeling.
night battleOkamiya Michio

This is a BGM track that plays in the game Kantai Collection.
Composed by Michio Okamiya, the piece brilliantly captures the tension and ferocity of nighttime combat.
It features a heavy bassline and destructive breakbeats, letting listeners musically experience the climactic moments of fierce clashes with the enemy.
In-game, it’s used in high-tension situations such as night battle maps and boss fights, leaving a strong impact on players.
Drawing on his experience with THE BLACK MAGES, formed in 2003, Okamiya’s work is characterized by a grand style that incorporates elements of symphonic rock and orchestral music.
Decorating key night battle scenes in the game, this track is one that leaves a deep impression on KanColle fans.
Naval Escort WarfareŌkoshi Kaori

This piece evokes both the tension drifting over the sea and the grandeur of a voyage.
Composed by Kaori Ohkoshi, it features a powerful performance that fuses orchestra with electronic music.
It is included on the album “Kantai Collection -KanColle- Original Sound Track vol.
IX [Guard]” released on March 3, 2024, and colors key battle scenes within the game.
The work conveys the importance of maritime escort during wartime through music, resonating deeply with listeners.
With meticulous arrangements and rich sound design, it vividly conjures images of the fleet’s voyages and battles.
It’s a recommended track not only for fans of the game, but for anyone who loves grand, sweeping music.
Crimson Seas Ruled by Abyssal VesselsŌkoshi Kaori

This is the track that plays during the final boss battle of KanColle’s Spring 2019 event, “Sortie! Allied Rescue ‘Second Hawaii Operation.’” Composed by Kaori Ogoe, the piece is themed around the enemy characters known as Abyssal Fleet.
Featuring weighty choral passages and melancholic melodies, it evokes the regret of sunken ships and the sense of despair amid battle.
The track is included on “Kantai Collection -KanColle- Original Sound Track vol.VII [Yuu]” and was released in June 2022.
Capturing the mysterious yet eerie atmosphere of the deep sea, this composition is recommended not only for KanColle fans but also for anyone who enjoys grand, wistful music.
Fleet Breakthrough! Destroy the Landing ConvoyŌkoshi Kaori

This is a powerful, thrilling BGM that colors the battle scenes of the game “Kantai Collection -KanColle-.” Characterized by a rich orchestral arrangement, it brilliantly conveys the tension and immediacy of combat.
It first appeared during the Winter 2016 event “Operation Rei-Go” and was used in key moments such as boss battles.
The track is included on the album “Kantai Collection -KanColle- Original Sound Track vol.
IV [Rain],” released in September 2018.
Composer Kaori Ogoshi, who has created many pieces for the KanColle series and is highly regarded by fans, delivers a work that conjures vivid images of fierce naval combat and the gallant presence of the fleet, deepening the immersion in the game’s world.
[Kantai Collection BGM] KanColle’s famous and popular tracks (21–30)
arsenalUsami Hiroshi

This is a piece used as background music in Kantai Collection.
Played during the in-game Arsenal scene, it musically depicts moments of ship repair and upgrades.
Despite its simplicity, the weighty melodic line effectively conveys the busyness and tension of the workshop, as well as brief moments of calm.
Since the game’s release in 2013, it has been used mainly within the game and related media.
Composed by Hiroshi Usami, the track plays an important role in deepening the game’s worldbuilding.
It’s a recommended piece not only for KanColle fans but also for anyone interested in game music.


