Bugband
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- “It's the mysterious musical phenomenon Bugband, here to perform their hit song from <minigame name>! You can even call the members offstage and onto
for an up-close-and-personal performance!” - —Cluck-A-Pop description
Bugband is a set of Cluck-A-Pop capsules in Game & Wario. They feature an ensemble of insects, performing a short piece from a certain minigame. While the music is playing, the player can press 
on the member which is on the spotlight, calling them to the GamePad screen, which also make their respective instrument heard from the GamePad. They are represented by green capsules in the Cluck-A-Pop machine and take up spots 28-40 in the capsule collection.
Performances[edit]
| # | Name | Minigame | Crew | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Strawbenemy | Arrow |  Patrick, Nishimakki |
Powerful beats with guitar riffs closing in. A classic example of Bugband's fat-tone sound! |
|
On Target | Shutter |  Moris, Zakikana, Nobumasa, Nishimakki |
The lively trumpet builds the suspense; dueling keyboards hint at their fate. |
|
Jimmy Lovin' | Ski |  Yukie, Naoko, Eiko |
The hot minigroup born out of Bugband, the Slopestars! They're good skiers too, of course. Don't pass up this chance to hear their sweet, sweet harmonies that cold make flowers blossom out of ice-cold snow. |
|
Hydrangeaville | Patchwork |  Marcia, Moris, Baba |
A cheery melody with a unique guitar sound. It feels exotic yet warm and familiar. Does it remind you of home? |
|
Masterpath | Kung Fu |  Marcia, Nobumasa, Sho |
A tempting, mysterious melody to make you feel like going somewhere far and exotic. Don't you feel enlightened just listening to this? |
|
Retro4Life | Gamer |  Baba, Nishimakki, Zakikana |
An old-school-tastic tune we know you gamers have been waiting for! Three lively keyboards, one sound at a time. Long live 8-bit! |
|
ReDESIGN | Design |  HARU, YOU-HEY, Nnoyama |
A rhythm designed in minute detail. Boh! Boh! Bowaa! Shwaaa. |
|
Ashley's ☆ Revolution | Ashley |  Marcia, Baba, Sho |
With melodies darker than the blackest night and harmonies that outweigh the heaviest silence... That's why it shines so bright! Taste a perfect blend of light and shadow in this rapidly changing tune. |
|
Crazy Cabbie | Taxi |  Marcia, Nobumasa, Patrick |
Where we're headed there are no enemies, just good vibes. Listen up! You're going to love the twin guitars. |
|
Dancin' Pirates | Pirates |  Yukie, Naoko, Eiko |
Ahoy! You can almost hear the pirates singing along! The Slopestars really go out of this world on this number. |
|
Strange | Sketch |  Zakikana, Baba, YOU-HEY |
Like a choir of phantasmagoric aliens... Transport yourself into Bugband's new state of mind, and stimulate your soul. |
|
Hustlebustle Town | Fruit |  Moris, Marcia, Maris |
Where did those fresh-picked fruits go? Zero in on this cute tune that takes your attention this way and that! |
|
Adrift | Islands |  Zakikana, Patrick, YOU-HEY |
Fuzzy phrases layered over top of each other for a unique sound that makes you feel both lost and found at the same time. Listen up for the crazy bit of vocals! |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ムシーズ[1] Mushīzu |
Portmanteau of "Mushi" (insects) and "-es" (a suffix used for signifying a group) |
