BUMP OF CHICKEN Popular Song Ranking [2026]

KBUMP OF CHICKEN8rank/position

K

BUMP OF CHICKEN is a rock band known for philosophical lyrics and warm melodies.

K, whose lyrics unfold like a story, is a fast-paced track you’ll want to listen to when you feel lonely.

Included on THE LIVING DEAD, released in 2000, its lyrics about a cat discovering kindness are deeply moving.

The one-of-a-kind melody and performance intensify the narrative, making it impossible not to empathize.

It’s a song that can remind you of the presence of kind people when you’re going through tough times in everyday life.

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Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN9rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Snow Smile"

When the arrival of winter sets in, this classic ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN is the one I can’t help but crave.

Opening with warm, delicate acoustic guitar arpeggios, the song paints a happy scene like hands beckoned into pockets beneath a cold sky, only to reveal as the story unfolds that it’s actually a recollection of the past—a poignant structure that really tugs at the heart.

The lyric world crafted by Motoo Fujiwara—inviting open interpretation—is part of its charm.

Released in December 2002 as their fifth single, it had no specific tie-in, yet it peaked at No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to soak in the sound of a guitar in a quiet room, or for a slow night spent reflecting on precious memories.

It also works beautifully as a gentle, stripped-down solo performance.

The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN10rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “The Day It Became a Jewel”

It is included on the album “Butterflies,” released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in February 2016.

The song was also featured in a Calpis Water commercial.

With its refreshing arpeggio intro and uplifting chorus, it leaves a strong impression, and the lyrics, which depict everyday, ordinary moments turning into something special, resonate deeply.

It is a song that stands beside those who have experienced parting with someone important or who carry a sense of loss, affirming those emotions while giving them the strength to move forward.

Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN11rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN「Hello,world!」

BUMP OF CHICKEN is a four-piece rock band that continues to evolve while exerting a tremendous influence on countless artists in today’s scene.

“Hello, world!,” released as a double A-side single together with “Colony,” is a refreshing rock number written as the opening theme for the TV anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

The expansive sound born from the driving drum beats and clean guitar tones, combined with its encouraging message, is truly stirring.

It’s an upbeat tune that gives you courage when you’re anxious about a new chapter in life—perfect for spring listening.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Lost ManBUMP OF CHICKEN12rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Lost Man"

This work comes with an anecdote that Motoharu Fujiwara, who wrote and composed the song, spent about nine months completing the lyrics.

His words quietly appeal to the dignity of moving forward even while burdened by failure and doubt.

It’s a masterpiece imbued with a strong will to tread the path we have now, even as we think about the future we didn’t choose.

Included on a double A-side single released in March 2003, it also graces the latter part of the classic album Yggdrasil, and was used as the CM song for “95th Hakone Ekiden: Beyond the Hakone Ekiden.” It’s sure to gently yet powerfully support those who are trying to take a new step amid uncertainty, and those who want to believe in themselves and keep going.

Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN13rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Name of the Flower”

A gem of a message song that spins feelings words can’t capture.

This over-six-minute epic from BUMP OF CHICKEN gently embraces the emotions we all hold for the people we want to see and the ones we’re waiting for.

Created after the band spent an entire night talking with the film’s director, the track was released in October 2007 as the theme song for the movie “ALWAYS: Sunset on Third Street 2,” topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It also achieved the remarkable feat of monopolizing the top two spots alongside the simultaneously released single “Mayday.” Included on the album “orbital period,” the song—marked by its distinctive electric sitar tone—radiates a warm atmosphere that evokes the bonds with those we cherish.

It’s a piece you’ll want to sing with care, whether solo at karaoke or with close friends.

karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN14rank/position

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A song selected as the opening theme for Tales of the Abyss.

It resonates deeply with the story’s core theme of questioning “existence,” capturing the hearts of many players.

Others are mirrors that reflect ourselves, and by facing them we come to understand our own fate.

That earnest message intertwines with the stirring guitar tones and the dramatic sound that surges into the chorus, powerfully pulling you into the world of the story.

Included on the double A-side single released with “supernova” in November 2005 by BUMP OF CHICKEN, the track can also be heard on the album orbital period.

It’s a rock tune that especially resonates when you want to reflect on the protagonists’ journey—or when you’re searching for the meaning of your own self.