[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)
Moonlight CanyonShitaoka Yuki
This track is a hidden gem that enjoys strong support from many players.
It’s used in the Nintendo Switch title Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and as the name suggests, it plays as the BGM for the Moonlight Canyon stage.
The melody combines a sense of speed with a distinctly Western vibe, and it sparked buzz on social media among players as being “cool.” I bet many players kept retrying the stage’s missions and ended up listening to this song over and over again.
Run through the new worldOgasawara Yuta
This is the piece that plays in the early stage “Grassland Building” of Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Nintendo Switch.
Among Kirby and other Nintendo game music, orchestral tracks like this one are especially popular.
Its refreshing, wind-swept melody line is striking, and just as the title suggests, listening to it makes you feel the beginning of a new world.
It’s a perfect fit for the new worldview of Kirby and the Forgotten Land—which, unlike previous Kirby titles, incorporates 3D stages.
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.
[Kirby BGM] Masterpieces and popular tracks from the Kirby series (11–20)
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.
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!
Sea StageIshikawa Jun
A refreshing, moisturizing track with synth sounds that evoke the murmur of water.
This piece was used as BGM in Kirby’s Dream Land 3, released in 1998.
The tone seems to express both the ebb and flow of waves and the sparkle of the water’s surface at the same time.
It’s a hallmark Jun Ishikawa production, weaving an ambient vibe into a pop framework.
It has a charm that makes you want to listen on a hot summer day when you’re looking to relax and cool off.