BUMP OF CHICKEN Support Songs and Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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BUMP OF CHICKEN「sailing day」

Released in March 2003 by BUMP OF CHICKEN as a double A-side single with “Lost Man,” this track was selected as the ending theme for the film “ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: Dead End no Bōken” (Dead End Adventure).

As fans of the series themselves, the band crafted a high-velocity rock tune infused with motifs of adventure and setting sail.

The lyrics, which sing of the will to face destiny and the resolve to keep chasing one’s dreams, deeply resonated with young listeners at the time.

Peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and later included on the album “Yggdrasil,” it has become one of their signature songs and a staple that unites fans at live shows.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone about to take a new step forward.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN「Aurora」

That signature BUMP OF CHICKEN sound—fresh and expansive—feels so pleasant, doesn’t it? On top of that, Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle vocals wrap your ears in comfort.

It’s not an up-tempo, high-energy track, but the understated yet solid rhythm section gradually lifts your spirits.

Released in July 2019, this song was written as the theme for the TBS Sunday drama “The Good Wife.” The lyrics focus on inner conflict and growth, depicting a journey of self-exploration and development that has endeared it to many fans.

With its theme of having the courage and hope to keep moving forward despite hardships and setbacks, it’s a perfect track for anyone steadily working toward their goals.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN「GO」

It’s a song whose warm lyrics gently embrace the clumsiness and setbacks we encounter in life.

Included on BUMP OF CHICKEN’s February 2016 album “Butterflies,” it explores themes of life’s hardships, hope, and the strength to move forward.

Also featured in the TV commercials for the game Granblue Fantasy and as the opening theme for its anime adaptation, the track powerfully captures a grand and beautiful worldview.

Its dignified sound and lyrics, combining brightness with a touch of melancholy, resonate deeply and gently encourage those about to take a new step—an uplifting anthem of support.

An Anthem to Encourage the Talented and TroubledBUMP OF CHICKEN4rank/position

Sainoujin Ouenka

A four-piece rock band that has influenced countless groups emerging since the 2000s and continues to evolve to this day: BUMP OF CHICKEN.

This track, included on their fifth studio album “orbital period,” grabs the ear with a distinctive rhythmic intro that builds into a driving first verse.

Everyone has moments when they meet someone who’s better at what they thought they were good at and feel their spirit break—but the message that you are still the protagonist of your own life can ease the heart when you’re feeling down.

It’s a refreshing, uplifting arrangement: a fast-paced yet tear-jerking rock tune that lightens the spirit.

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Hoshino Takashi

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BUMP OF CHICKEN「ray」

This is a BUMP OF CHICKEN song whose dazzling synthesizer tones sound as if heralding the arrival of the future.

The track is the title song of the album “ray,” released in March 2014.

At first listen it’s bright, pop-infused digital rock, but its lyrics gently embrace the shadows of farewell and pain.

The message from Motoo Fujiwara, who wrote and composed the song—that goodbyes are connected to encounters—resonates in the transparent sound.

You want to move beyond the past, yet you don’t want to forget your precious memories.

When you listen in such a complicated state of mind, doesn’t it make your heart feel a little lighter?

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BUMP OF CHICKEN "Answer"

Starting with an intro that evokes classic, refreshing guitar rock, this song was used as the theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.

Many listeners may find comfort in its lyrics, which seem to affirm all the worries and conflicts we carry inside.

Since it’s an up-tempo track, it’s a great choice for those who find slow, ballad-like songs difficult to sing.

The melody and vocal intensity gradually rise toward the chorus, which some may find makes it easier to sing.

The vocal range is a bit wide, but if the high notes are tough, you can lower the key.

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Hane Keisuke

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Diamond”

This work is the single released in September 2000, marking their first step toward the major scene.

Its warm message—one that embraces even one’s own weaknesses as part of their radiance—resonates deeply with hearts burdened by doubt.

Many will remember it being chosen as the song for Sapporo Beer’s commercial during the 100th Hakone Ekiden in January 2024.

Spanning eras to become an anthem for the next generation, its sound overlaps with the image of runners striving earnestly forward, sure to stir the listener’s emotions.

More than just raw grit, it’s a pep song that gives you a courage rising from within, and it remains a beloved, iconic number by BUMP OF CHICKEN.