Ishikawa Jun Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Clash! Gourmet RaceIshikawa Jun1rank/position

[5-Minute Work BGM] Clash! Gourmet Race BGM

If you like video games, you’ve probably heard this tune: Kirby’s game BGM “Clash! Gourmet Race.” It originally plays in the Gourmet Race mode of the Super Famicom title “Kirby Super Star,” but since it’s also used in games like Smash Bros., I think many of you are familiar with it.

By the way, Gourmet Race is a mini-game where Kirby and King Dedede compete in a race, so it’s the perfect track for a footrace! Just listening to it makes you feel like you’ve got to start running.

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Hane Keisuke

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Sea StageIshikawa Jun2rank/position

Umi Stage (Ripple Field (1)) (Hoshi no Kirby 3)

A refreshing, moisturizing track with synth sounds that evoke the murmur of water.

This piece was used as BGM in Kirby’s Dream Land 3, released in 1998.

The tone seems to express both the ebb and flow of waves and the sparkle of the water’s surface at the same time.

It’s a hallmark Jun Ishikawa production, weaving an ambient vibe into a pop framework.

It has a charm that makes you want to listen on a hot summer day when you’re looking to relax and cool off.

VS. MarukIshikawa Jun3rank/position

VS. Marx String Quartet Arrangement

This is the background music that plays during the battle with Marx, the boss of “Milky Way Wishes” in the Super Famicom game Kirby Super Star.

It’s a dramatic piece performed with an orchestral-style arrangement characteristic of Kirby’s BGM, conveying a sense of weight befitting a boss fight and an unsettling atmosphere.

You can also hear an arranged medley version of this track in the Wii title Super Smash Bros.

Brawl.

It may not be a widely known BGM, but it’s a hidden gem that dedicated Kirby fans who have played the games extensively will recognize.

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Hane Keisuke

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Wishes to the Galaxy: Staff RollIshikawa Jun4rank/position

Kirby Super Star - Milky Way Wishes Ending

This is the BGM used during the ending staff roll of Kirby Super Star.

Many people probably have fond memories of quietly reflecting on the game while listening to this track after finishing it.

At the very end, it even quotes a phrase from the familiar Kirby series tune GREEN GREENS, adding a playful touch to the music.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Candy MountainIshikawa Jun5rank/position

[GAME MUSIC] Sky High [Kirby Super Star]

It has a poppy, lighthearted melody that makes you want to soar ever higher—so lovely.

This is a track by composer Jun Ishikawa that you can hear in the classic game Kirby Super Star, released in March 1996.

The sound that announces the start of an exciting adventure grabbed the hearts of many who played the game.

It has a magical charm that makes you want to listen when you want to lift your spirits or boost your energy.

Battleship Halberd: DeckIshikawa Jun6rank/position

Battleship Halberd: Deck from Kirby: Planet Popstar (Jun Ishikawa) [Yohitsuji]

The background music from Meta Knight’s Revenge in Kirby Super Star.

There’s also a counterpart track called “Battleship Halberd: Interior,” and the more fast-paced “Battleship Halberd: Deck” is known to be more popular.

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Saitō Ayumu

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quiet forestIshikawa Jun7rank/position

Quiet Forest (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)

This is a track that gently cleanses the soul with the quiet, mysterious atmosphere of a forest.

The sound design makes masterful use of space, evoking dappled sunlight and the whisper of the wind—truly impressive.

You can feel the care put into giving players a sense of peace while drawing them deeper into the game’s world.

It was used in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, released in March 2000, and is included on the album Kirby 64 Original Soundtrack.

There’s even a story about it being turned into a drink at the Kirby Café.

It might make you feel tender and calm when you listen to it during quiet moments of reflection.