Songs popular among elementary school girls. Recommended music for elementary school girls.

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW / Yuzuru Hanyu Short Program ver.

This is a powerful track that Kenshi Yonezu poured his heart and soul into, created as the opening theme for an anime centered on figure skating.

Depicting a story of challenge and growth, the work captures the passion of those who push themselves in the world of sports through its strong melody and profound lyrics.

Released in January 2025, it was written specifically as the theme song for the anime “Medalist,” and it’s memorable that Yonezu, a huge fan of the original manga, personally offered to create it.

The song was also performed on the opening day of the nationwide tour “Kenshi Yonezu 2025 TOUR / JUNK,” captivating the audience.

It’s highly recommended for anyone striving toward the dreams and goals of their youth, making it a perfect choice to boost motivation during morning commutes to school or before club activities.

I only know the last note.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 15th Single 'Only Know the Last Note' [MV full]

=LOVE is a 10-member idol group formed through the “Yoyogi Animation Academy Presents Rino Sashihara–Produced Voice Actor Idol Auditions.” Their 15th single, Last Note Shika Shiranai, also drew attention for featuring the youngest member, Kiara Saito, as center.

The lyrics, themed around the “last note,” which shapes the lingering impression of a person wearing perfume, capture the ache of a bittersweet love with exquisite nuance—they make your heart tighten, don’t they? It’s a lyrical number whose sentimental melody and ensemble linger in the ears.

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A Gentle BallAimer

Aimer “Gentle Ball” Lyrics/English/Indonesian | NHK “Minna no Uta” | 25th single “SCOPE”

Set at a starlit nighttime ball, this enchanting work spins a fantastical tale.

Aimer’s husky voice blends exquisitely with the classical waltz motif, vividly portraying mysterious scenes unfolding in the stillness of the night.

Beautiful like a fairy tale yet tinged with a certain wistfulness, its world seems to mirror the feelings of a girl wavering on the boundary between dreams and reality.

Included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and broadcast around the same time on NHK’s Minna no Uta, this piece is made all the more magical by arrangements from Ryota Nakano and Yusuke Tanaka.

It’s a song that will stay close to your heart—whether you’re spending time with friends after school in an empty classroom or lost in thought while gazing up at the night sky.

Spring Songikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

A song by Ikimono-gakari that evokes the breath of spring.

Released in April 2012, it was used as the theme song for the animated film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

Its refreshing melody and Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, translucent vocals sink deep into the heart.

Spring is a season where farewells and new encounters intersect.

The lyrics gently embrace feelings where anxiety and hope are intertwined, and are sure to resonate with elementary school girls facing graduation or entering a new school.

It’s a perfect track to listen to when welcoming a new season or spending a spring day with someone special.

Goodbye Busyuzu

Goodbye Bus / Yuzu (Cover)

A heartbreakingly bittersweet farewell song that could bring you to tears.

Set to a melody woven with Yuzu’s harmonies, it captures a page of youth.

Released in March 1999, this piece is included on the album “Yuzuen.” Its moving vocals have the power to make you stop in your tracks.

The lyrics are full of lines that even elementary school girls can surely relate to.

It’s perfect for the graduation season or times when you’re parting with close friends.

Wrapped in Yuzu’s gentle voices, you’ll likely find the courage to take a new step forward.

DAITAN！miwa

miwa 『DAITAN！』

DAITAN! by miwa, which was selected as the theme song for the drama Yokai Share House starring Fuka Koshiba.

Miwa’s usual style is singing while playing the guitar, but this time she even shows off her dancing in the music video! Her powerful and cute dance and the approachable tune are sure to win over elementary school girls as well! The lyrics, which mix in reflections of the drama’s content and the mood during the COVID-19 outbreak, are also a highlight.

It’s a track that seems to have further fueled the yokai boom sparked by Yokai Watch and the Amabie craze!

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SAKI

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Bring the Rain to Quench the ThirstMinami

Minami “Kawaki wo Ameku” MV

Minami is a singer-songwriter who updates her live acoustic performance videos on TwitCasting and connects with fans as she works.

Her major-label debut song, Kawaki wo Ameku, was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Domestic Girlfriend.

She is known for songs with strong messages, similar to artists like Yorushika and YOASOBI, who are popular even among elementary school girls.

Even if the messages are complex, the animation-style music videos, her cool husky voice, and her mysterious worldview are captivating to people of all ages.

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SAKI

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