BUMP OF CHICKEN Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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BUMP OF CHICKEN「You were here」

Speaking of BUMP OF CHICKEN, they’re a Japanese rock band that’s hugely popular with both men and women.

Recently, they made headlines for appearing on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen for the first time in their long history.

It’s a song that fits any situation—like when you’ve had your heart broken or when you’ve been separated from a close friend.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN "Fighter"

This is an unusual collaboration song released as a special edition included with volume 10 of the manga March Comes in Like a Lion.

Since it’s a collaboration with a manga whose protagonist is a shogi player, one might imagine that the “fighter” refers to a shogi professional.

But whether that’s truly the case is something left up to each listener to decide.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN「Smile」

It’s a song released two months after the Great East Japan Earthquake, with all sales proceeds donated to disaster relief.

Despite running over eight minutes, it never becomes dull and draws you in completely.

BUMP OF CHICKEN is known for their choruses, and in this track that part is exceptionally powerful and firmly woven into the lyrics.

With lyrics that are simple in contrast to the long duration yet hammered home with overwhelming force, this is unmistakably a masterpiece.

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[Guitar] Little Braver BUMP OF CHICKEN

“Little Braver,” included on BUMP OF CHICKEN’s first album, FLAME VEIN.

It’s a fan favorite that has been performed live since the early days.

“Braver” means “hero.” It’s a quintessential BUMP masterpiece that blends gentleness with strength.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Lily” cover

An early masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN that sings about the time before the band became popular.

The lyrics express feelings for the girlfriend who listens to all his complaints about live stages.

BUMP OF CHICKEN is now one of Japan’s biggest bands, but it’s moving to realize they had times like these.