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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s classic and popular songs

These days, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is popular not only in Japan but also overseas as the embodiment of “kawaii,” so let’s introduce some of her songs.

When it comes to the appeal of Kyary-chan’s music, it has to be that overflowing poppiness.

If you expressed it in colors, it would be pastel; in food, it would be like cute candies—sparkling and adorable—that’s the charm.

This is a well-known fact, but her stage name, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, is actually a shortened version.

Her full official stage name is said to be “Caroline Charonplop Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.”

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (1–10)

PONPONPONkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – PONPONPON , Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – PONPONPON
PONPONPONkyarī pamyu pamyu

PONPONPON is the song that ignited Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s popularity.

With a catchy sound produced by Yasutaka Nakata and surreal lyrics that express Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s unique world, it played a key role in sparking the boom.

CANDY CANDYkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – CANDY CANDY, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – CANDY CANDY
CANDY CANDYkyarī pamyu pamyu

Thanks to a meticulously crafted storyline imagining what it would be like if Kyary Pamyu Pamyu appeared on a 1980s music show, attention focused not only on the song but also on its music video.

The unusual costumes, choreography, and the striking dropkick scene left a vivid impression, making it a track that dramatically boosted Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s name recognition.

Ring a Bellkyarī pamyu pamyu

DAM × Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “Ring a Bell” Choreography Karaoke: DAM × Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “Ring a Bell” HOW TO DANCE Video
Ring a Bellkyarī pamyu pamyu

This is Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s first song with lyrics entirely in English.

Its consistently pop style, reminiscent of a children’s fantasy film, fits the image of classic, orthodox Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

There’s also an official choreography tutorial in collaboration with DAM, so it’s gaining attention as a dance tune you can perform at live shows.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s best and most popular songs (11–20)

free-spiritedkyarī pamyu pamyu

This is a tie-in song with the game Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

The song conveys a relaxed and free-spirited worldview reminiscent of the game’s style.

The slow-tempo, whisper-like vocals lend it a soothing, almost healing quality.

Ninjari Ban Bankyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Ninja Re Bang Bang
Ninjari Ban Bankyarī pamyu pamyu

The fifth single, Ninja Re Bang Bang, became a hot topic for its oriental sound with traditional Japanese motifs, achieving numerous milestones such as the highest first-week sales on the Oricon charts to date and its first No.

1 on Billboard Japan.

Additionally, because the song’s theme is ninja, it stands out as one of the most popular among her tracks overseas.

Noriko and Noriokyarī pamyu pamyu

Noriko and Norio ~ Kyary Pamyu Pamyu ~
Noriko and Noriokyarī pamyu pamyu

It’s a song themed around “switching” for an au commercial, but what’s even more captivating is its Ryukyuan folk music style.

Skillfully incorporating Okinawan scales into their signature electronic sound, the track may not be widely known, yet its quality is top-notch.

Kyary ANANkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – AN (25-02-2012) / |Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kyary ANANkyarī pamyu pamyu

Although it was never released as a single, its tie-in with a job listings magazine commercial made it one of the most widely recognized songs among Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s works.

Despite its simple structure with a repeated phrase, its highly addictive musical quality generated significant buzz.