[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] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks from the Kirby Series (21–30)
Clash! Gourmet RaceIshikawa Jun
This is the track used in the action game mode “Gourmet Race” from Kirby Super Star, released on the Super Famicom.
In it, Kirby races against King Dedede, and the tune perfectly matches the content—an impressively energetic, run-inducing melody! It’s a song that makes you want to say, “Now this is Kirby.”
VS. MarukIshikawa Jun
This is the background music that plays during the battle with Marx, the boss of “Milky Way Wishes” in the Super Famicom game Kirby Super Star.
It’s a dramatic piece performed with an orchestral-style arrangement characteristic of Kirby’s BGM, conveying a sense of weight befitting a boss fight and an unsettling atmosphere.
You can also hear an arranged medley version of this track in the Wii title Super Smash Bros.
Brawl.
It may not be a widely known BGM, but it’s a hidden gem that dedicated Kirby fans who have played the games extensively will recognize.
[Kirby BGM] Famous and Popular Tracks from the Kirby Series (31–40)
Cloudy ParkAndo Hirokazu
The bouncy, chiptune-like sound is really striking.
It’s a piece composed by Hirokazu Ando that appears in Kirby’s Dream Land 2, released in 1995.
The track has a light, floating feel that’s wonderful, and within its gentle, friendly melody there’s a faint trace of sadness.
The more you listen, the more soothing it becomes.
It was also used as background music at the Kirby Café.
Space AreaInagaki Hironobu · Isemura Atsuyoshi
It is used as the background music for Area 9, Candy Constellation, in the Game Boy Advance title Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.
After a majestic, orchestral-style introduction, the piece shifts to a serene melody with a clear, transparent sound.
At the same time, its powerful bassline leaves a strong impression, making it easy to get pleasantly into the groove while listening.
The track has also appeared in other entries in the series, such as Kirby: Squeak Squad and Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.
Ripple Star: Stage SelectIshikawa Jun・Ando Hirokazu
This is the stage select screen BGM for Ripple Star in Nintendo 64’s Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
If you’re from the N64 generation, many of you have probably played it, right? It captures the game’s atmosphere very well and is one of the most popular tracks in the game’s soundtrack.
History of DededeAndo Hirokazu
This is the BGM that plays in the latter half of the boss fight where you battle 64 King Dededes in the 3DS title Kirby Fighters Z.
It’s arranged as a medley, starting with the intro of “Revenge of the Throne: D.D.D.” and then passing the baton through the King Dedede battle themes from the classic Kirby series: the original Kirby’s Dream Land, Kirby’s Adventure, Kirby’s Dream Course, and Kirby Super Star Ultra.
Although King Dedede has a cute, endearing look, his battle themes are cool, and I think many people are fond of them.
Kirby of the Stars: TitleIshikawa Jun
This is the opening theme BGM from the Super Famicom classic, Kirby Super Star.
After the HAL Laboratory logo appears, the track kicks off with sparkling, shooting-star-like sound effects, launching into a bright, catchy, up-tempo tune that many Kirby fans will instantly recognize.
Although Kirby Super Star was released in 1996, it can now be played on Nintendo Switch, making this a beloved song among Kirby fans of all ages.