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

invincibleIshikawa Jun

[BGM] Trolley Chase [Touch! Kirby]

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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Hane Keisuke

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Invincible, goodbye New World!Ando Hirokazu

Invincibly, GOODBYE NEW WORLD! Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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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Hane Keisuke

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Are you ready?Ogasawara Yuta

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Title Screen BGM “Are You Ready?” Work/Study BGM – 60 Minutes

This is the track that plays on the title screen of the Switch game Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Its clear, moderately driving guitar sound is striking, and it quotes the melody from the game’s theme song, “WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD!” It’s extremely catchy and easy on the ears—many players probably found themselves remembering the melody just a few days after starting the game.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to leave the title screen up and listen to it over and over.

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Hane Keisuke

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VS. Meta KnightIshikawa Jun

VS. Meta Knight from Kirby's Dream Land (Atsushi Ishikawa) [Yohitsuji]

Meta Knight is one of Kirby’s rivals and a boss character on par with King Dedede.

This is the track used as the BGM during battles with him.

Its tense, anxiety-heightening tone is striking, isn’t it? It feels like it reflects Kirby’s emotions as he challenges the formidable Meta Knight.

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Hane Keisuke

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HolobitasterIshikawa Jun

[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards] BGM: Holostar [100-Minute Loop]

It’s a fast-paced, rock-style BGM that plays on stages in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.

Listening to its bouncy melody, you can almost feel a spirit of taking on challenges.

True to composer Jun Ishikawa’s style, the incorporation of irregular time signatures gives the otherwise pop tune a thrilling edge.

It’s perfect as background music when you want to lift your mood—like on a drive or while working.

King Dedede’s Theme VS. DededeIshikawa Jun

[BGM] Trolley Chase [Touch! Kirby]

One of the background music tracks used throughout the Kirby series, “King Dedede’s Theme,” also known as “VS.

Dedede,” is a BGM that plays during boss battles.

This is the version from Kirby Super Star Ultra.

The high-speed synth brass sound really gives it a retro feel!

Kuu’s ThemeIkegami Tadashi

Coo's Theme - Kirby's Dream Land 2

This BGM first appeared in Kirby’s Dream Land 2.

It played when you combined with Coo, the owl character.

The Famicom-style sound is really nostalgic, isn’t it? Incidentally, it’s also the source material for the Chiba Lotte Marines’ cheering song “Chance Make Theme.”

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Saitō Ayumu

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