Koichi Sugiyama’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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[3DS] Dragon Quest VII - Clear a Bloody Path -

This is the BGM that plays during battle scenes in Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden.

Many battle themes are heart-pounding, and this one is no exception—it conveys the rising intensity of combat.

Dragon Quest VII was released for PlayStation in 2000, for Nintendo 3DS in 2013, and also has Android and iOS smartphone versions.

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A Moment in Town — Dragon Quest IV, Symphonic Suite ver.

The piece used as the music for towns—where you prepare for adventures or take a rest to recover your strength—is “A Moment in a Town.” Many different town themes have been created throughout the series, and this one is the BGM that plays in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Its warm melody evokes scenes of peacefully passing the time, leaving a strong impression.

It’s the kind of track that gently welcomes weary warriors after battling powerful monsters.

Versions range widely, from the retro sounds used in the original Famicom game to lavish orchestral arrangements.

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No way I'm losing! Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest IX

It was used as the background music for regular battle scenes in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies.

Apparently, there was originally a different track intended for the battle scenes, but when that BGM was inserted for test play, game designer Yuji Horii commented that it was “catchy in a way that would get tiring.” Composer Koichi Sugiyama agreed, created a different piece, and this one was adopted instead.

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Dragon Quest Overture - by Koichi Sugiyama

If you’ve played Dragon Quest, you’ll probably think, “Oh!” That’s right—the Overture March.

It might feel a bit too ominous to be called a fight song, but if you like both Dragon Quest and Power Pro, it’s a track that’ll make you happy.

I’d want to listen to it in a pinch.

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【DRAGON QUEST VII】 Tranquil Row of Houses

Fishbell, the starting village of Dragon Quest VII.

It’s a piece that evokes the simplicity and rustic charm of a small fishing village and the vistas of a bountiful sea.

It’s a peaceful village with the protagonist’s home and the mansion of his childhood friend Maribel, known for its local specialties of seafood, steamed buns, and rice crackers.