Heartwarming, inspiring songs recommended for children.

Mirai BanaAndrop

androp “Mirai Bana” Official Audio

This is a warm, encouraging song filled with uplifting messages that was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Set to a gentle melody, it tenderly sings—through a clear, translucent voice—of past memories blooming into flowers of hope for the future.

Seamlessly blending androp’s emotional musicality with listener-centered messaging, the piece was released in April 2025 and is also included on the album “hooray.” It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to in this season when farewells and new encounters intersect—graduations, moving up to the next stage, and the start of new lives.

more than anyoneBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Stronger Than Anyone -Lyric Video- (Theme song for the film “Hold Me Tighter Than Anyone”)

A poignant longing wrapped in kindness strikes the heart in this ballad by BE:FIRST.

While yearning for closeness with a loved one, the vivid lyrics portray a man’s struggle to keep his distance because of mental illness, along with the feelings that remain unchanged.

The richly expressive vocals of all the members and the melody beautifully color the story’s world.

Included on the single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” released on February 5, 2025, the song was also selected as the theme for the film “Hold Me Tighter Than Anyone,” which premiered that February.

This piece invites deep reflection on the meaning of continuing to care for someone important and on human connection.

It is recommended for those wrestling with feelings for someone they love, or for anyone seeking a touching ballad that resonates with the heart.

Little OnesMAN WITH A MISSION

Little Ones

This work is marked by a warm pop sound and gentle vocals that portray the small happiness and hope found in everyday life.

It tenderly sings about the sincere wishes everyone holds and the quiet joys felt in daily living, delivering kindness and courage to listeners’ hearts.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from June to July 2021, the song was presented with a heartwarming animation created by Ryo Okawara, alongside its moving melody.

As a supportive anthem that stands with hardworking children and those who want to keep dreaming even as adults, it continues to soothe the hearts of many.

rainbowSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

A celebrated song by Masaki Suda, distinguished by its warm, tender vocals wrapped in kindness and affection, and a melody that gently stays close to the heart.

Portraying the bond with a loved one and the small joys hidden in everyday life, this piece softly sings of gratitude toward a partner who accepts one’s weaknesses and the hope to continue walking side by side.

Released in November 2020, it garnered attention as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2,” bringing comfort to many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear in moments that celebrate the birth of new life and the bonds of family.

paprikaFoorin×Yonezu Kenshi

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

A collaborative song by Foorin and Kenshi Yonezu that brightly sings of children’s dreams and hopes.

The cheerful, energetic voices of the kids and the festive, lively sound create a work that gently resonates with the heart.

The lyrics charmingly depict nature and the changing seasons, imbued with feelings for loved ones and a shining sense of anticipation for the future.

Released in August 2018, it is also known as an official song of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Beloved by a wide range of generations from children to adults, it won the 61st Japan Record Award in December 2019.

It’s a heartwarming track perfect for seasonal transitions, taking a new step forward, or spending special moments with someone important.