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BUMP OF CHICKEN Ballad Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]

BUMP OF CHICKEN Ballad Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]
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Many fans are captivated by the lyrical world crafted by vocalist Motoo Fujiwara.

The stories he paints are original, with a worldview like no other.

His singing style is also distinctive, influencing many band members and singers.

With a gentle, warm voice, perhaps the best part is that everyone can sing along.

Yet it never becomes the same! Truly one-of-a-kind—just as the name suggests, I believe they’re a band unlike any other.

This time, we take a closer look at them! Based on the voices of fans submitted to our site so far, we’ve researched their most popular songs and will present them in a ranked format.

BUMP OF CHICKEN Ballad Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN1rank/position

A heartwarming love story portrayed through the chill of winter.

Released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in December 2002, this song gently yet poignantly depicts a couple’s relationship against a snowy backdrop.

It uses the cold of winter as a pretext for the two to draw closer, expressing their bond through differences in stride and the rhythm of their footsteps.

The delicate emotions woven into the winter scenery resonate quietly with listeners.

Since its release, it has remained a beloved staple of the winter season.

It’s a recommended track when you want to etch the bittersweetness of love and winter landscapes into your heart, or when you feel like immersing yourself in memories with someone special.

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Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN2rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

This is a classic ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that delicately portrays the anxiety of whether you can stay friends even when you’re far apart, as well as the feeling of cherishing someone.

The lyrics, written by vocalist Motoo Fujiwara with Nobita—whom he’s been familiar with since childhood—in mind, make it a perfect song for spring, the season of meetings and farewells.

Released as a single in February 2011, the song was written as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.

It was also the band’s first track to incorporate trumpet, and together with the sweeping strings, it features a stirring, grand sound that truly grips the heart.

When you want to think back on an old friend or reaffirm your bond with someone important, listening to it will surely warm your heart.

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Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN3rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Name of the Flower”
Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN

This is a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN released in 2007.

It was written as the theme song for the film Always: Sunset on Third Street 2.

Its sound, which evokes a sense of nostalgia, further heightened the emotion of this warm, human-centered film set in the Showa era.

The use of instruments is exquisite.

From beginning to end, the song has an appeal that grips the listener’s heart and never lets go.

Motoo Fujiwara, who serves as the vocalist for BUMP OF CHICKEN and also writes the songs he sings, is truly astounding in his level of expressive artistry.

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strawberryBUMP OF CHICKEN4rank/position

A ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN distinguished by a melody that gently embraces the loneliness and anxiety hidden deep within the heart.

It carefully sings about caring for someone and the desire to cherish that person’s experiences and emotions.

Released in September 2024, the song was used as the theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Saionji-san Doesn’t Do Housework,” and is also included on the album “Iris.” It is a deeply empathetic track that resonates with those struggling with the distance in a relationship or holding strong feelings for someone important.

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GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN5rank/position

A masterpiece that deeply questions the meaning of life and one’s own worth has been making waves.

The ballad released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in November 2006 is a work that expresses the self by likening life to a “job.” Its meticulously crafted guitar riffs and delicate vocals weave a melody that gently stays with the listener, evoking profound empathy.

The piece was also developed as a puppet-theater DVD, with band members serving as voice actors, expanding its world beyond music.

This is a song especially for those searching for what it means to live true to themselves, or for anyone feeling worn out by daily life.

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Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN6rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Song of the Candy”
Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN

A gem-like ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that sings of deep bonds and trust.

Featured on the album “orbital period,” this song explores the essence of “believing.” It portrays a relationship so profound that one completely trusts the other—so much so that even betrayal might go unnoticed.

Fujiwara Motoo’s delicate lyricism unfolds through cosmic-scale storytelling of the two’s encounter and the “candy” as a symbol imbued with a soul.

It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or for anyone who wants to trust someone deeply.

Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody will gently embrace the listener’s heart.

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May DayBUMP OF CHICKEN7rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Mayday”
May DayBUMP OF CHICKEN

Every year on May 1, a festival called May Day—also known as Labor Day—is held.

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Mayday” might seem at first glance to be related to that May Day, but it actually isn’t.

The song takes its name from the distress signal “Mayday” used on ships and airplanes, and it features electronic sounds reminiscent of Morse code.

Try listening to it while following along with the lyrics to see what kind of song it is.

Saitō Ayumu
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