[Kirby BGM] Iconic and Popular Tracks from the Kirby Series
The music from the Kirby series is one of the most beloved soundtracks among game fans! Its wide range—from cute tunes to tense boss battle themes—is a big part of its charm.
There was even an orchestral concert held for the 25th anniversary! In this article, we’ll introduce Kirby series tracks that are adored even from a musical perspective.
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[Kirby BGM] Top Iconic and Popular Tracks from the Kirby Series (1–10)
The Beginning of the AdventureAndo Hirokazu
This is a song that fills you with the thrill of a grand adventure about to begin.
Composed by Hirokazu Ando, who has worked on many tracks in the Kirby series, it can be heard in Kirby’s Return to Dream Land, released in October 2011.
Its brisk rhythm and brilliantly bright melody feel as if they express the protagonist’s emotions as they step into a new world.
Listen to it on a morning when you want to start something new, and it’s sure to give you energy.
Big ForestIkegami Tadashi
That lively melody, as if dashing through a forest, really leaves an impression.
Composed by Masashi Ikegami of HAL Laboratory, this piece was created as a stage BGM for Kirby’s Dream Land 2, released in March 1995.
Its characteristically warm chiptune sound heightens the sense of anticipation for adventure.
A rock arrangement featuring electric guitar was later included on the album Kirby! Memorial Arrange.
It’s the kind of sound that gives you a boost of energy, as if nudging you forward when you’re about to start something new.
WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD！Ogasawara Yuta
The song that plays in the opening video of the Switch title Kirby and the Forgotten Land is unusual for the Kirby series in that it features vocals.
It’s sung in a mysterious language that’s neither Japanese nor English, but Japanese subtitles provide a translation, revealing positive lyrics that evoke a sense of a new beginning.
The rock-style melody of this track is used in other background music throughout the game, making it a signature phrase that represents Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
[Kirby BGM] Masterpieces and popular tracks from the Kirby series (11–20)
Candy MountainIshikawa Jun
It has a poppy, lighthearted melody that makes you want to soar ever higher—so lovely.
This is a track by composer Jun Ishikawa that you can hear in the classic game Kirby Super Star, released in March 1996.
The sound that announces the start of an exciting adventure grabbed the hearts of many who played the game.
It has a magical charm that makes you want to listen when you want to lift your spirits or boost your energy.
surface of the cloudsAndo Hirokazu
A waltz-style BGM in 3/4 time that feels like you’re floating softly above the clouds.
Composed by Hirokazu Ando, it features a mystical, gentle melody that naturally soothes the heart as you listen.
The track was first used in the 1993 game Kirby’s Adventure, and it was also selected as background music for the DSiWare app Hobonichi Kenkō Techō.
It’s one of the most popular pieces in the series, even being performed in orchestral concerts.
Perfect for relaxing while gazing at the sky.
Boss Battle: Daroach/ SqueaksIshikawa Jun
It’s irresistibly stylish and thrilling—perfect for a phantom thief theme.
This piece plays during boss battles in a 2006 Nintendo DS title.
Created by Jun Ishikawa and others, its techno-style beats and catchy synth melodies really get your spirits up.
You can almost picture the treasure-chasing pursuits and their story—comical yet earnest—unfolding before your eyes.
It might be great to listen to when you want to boost your concentration!
CROWNEDAndo Hirokazu
The final boss battle BGM from Kirby’s Return to Dream Land.
While it conveys the tense atmosphere befitting a last battle, it also evokes feelings of loneliness and poignancy—its mysterious sound is part of its appeal.
Among the Kirby series’ BGMs, it’s one of the most popular and beloved tracks.
