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[Kirby BGM] Iconic and Popular Tracks from the Kirby Series

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

In 2025, Kirby Air Riders for the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced and became a huge topic.

Be sure to revisit the classic masterpieces before the latest installment arrives!

[Kirby BGM] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks from the Kirby Series (21–30)

VS. MarukIshikawa Jun

VS. Marx String Quartet Arrangement

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.

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Kirby DanceIshikawa Jun

Kirby of the Stars BB — Kirby Dance — “Normal Kirby” [Kirby’s Return to Dream Land]

Kirby DanceIshikawa Jun

Speaking of Kirby, this song is a must! It’s the familiar tune that plays when you clear a stage.

Kirby bouncing and dancing to the beat is just too cute—an absolute classic.

Since it’s used throughout the series, anyone who’s played a Kirby game has definitely heard it!

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[Kirby BGM] Famous and Popular Tracks from the Kirby Series (31–40)

History of DededeAndo Hirokazu

Kirby Fighters Z [History of Dedede] BGM

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.

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Game OverIshikawa Jun

Kirby Miss Sounds Through the Ages [From the Original to Robobot]

Game OverIshikawa Jun

Many games feature background music for the game over screen, and of course the Kirby series has a memorable game over theme as well.

This game over BGM first appeared in the original Kirby’s Dream Land and has been used in many subsequent entries.

Its slightly goofy rhythm really sticks with you and somehow leaves you feeling frustrated (lol).

There are probably plenty of Kirby fans who have heard this tune countless times by now.

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invincibleIshikawa Jun

[BGM] Trolley Chase [Touch! Kirby]

invincibleIshikawa Jun

This is the BGM that plays when Kirby picks up the Invincibility Candy and becomes invincible.

It was first used in the original Game Boy title, Kirby’s Dream Land, and since then, with a few exceptions, this track or its arranged versions have been used as the invincibility theme across the series.

The invincibility state is time-limited, and the tempo and melody convey a sense of urgency that makes you feel the countdown.

At the same time, it retains the poppy quality that characterizes the series, making it instantly recognizable as Kirby music from just a single listen.

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Invincible, goodbye New World!Ando Hirokazu

Invincibly, GOODBYE NEW WORLD! Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Invincible, goodbye New World!Ando Hirokazu

This is a track that begins playing after the final boss battle in the Switch title Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

In addition to the game’s main theme, “WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD!,” it blends in the series’ staple Invincibility Candy BGM.

The piece makes extensive use of a wide range of sounds—from electric guitar to Famicom-style chiptunes—and with its up-tempo feel, it’s a song that really gets you pumped when you listen to it.

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Space AreaInagaki Hironobu · Isemura Atsuyoshi

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror BGM - Space Area

Space Area Inagaki 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.

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