Recommended anime theme songs for children: timeless anime song classics you should listen to at least once.
We’ve put together a collection of anime songs that are popular with kids!
Anime is one of Japan’s treasured cultural pillars.
These days, some artists gain popularity through tie-ins with anime, and many children discover their favorite artists through anime.
Anime has always been loved by kids, past and present.
In this article, we’re shining a spotlight on anime theme songs.
We’ve gathered songs that are buzzing among children and anime tracks we recommend for kids.
If you’re interested, be sure to check them out!
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Recommended anime theme songs for kids: Classic must-hear anime tracks (21–30)
Wake up!AAA
A male-female mixed performance group, AAA, who were appointed PR ambassadors for the 15th anniversary of the wildly popular TV anime One Piece—beloved by a wide range of ages from children to adults—release their 41st single.
Its grand lyrics, which tie in with the anime’s story, and its refreshing, fast-paced sound make for a very pleasant track.
It perfectly captures that feeling of “the anime is about to start, the adventure is about to begin,” which really amps up kids’ excitement.
With its uplifting message that resonates deeply, it’s a song I’d recommend to both adults and children alike.
PoetKitajima Saburō
This is the theme song of NHK’s anime Ojarumaru.
It’s sung by Saburo Kitajima, an enka singer affectionately known as “Sab-chan.” You might be a bit surprised—Saburo Kitajima singing an anime song?—but as expected of a master, it matches the anime’s worldview perfectly.
The lyrics, which encourage you to take it slow and not rush even when you fail, feel filled with a persuasive warmth that goes beyond typical anime songs.
It’s a masterpiece I hope not only kids who love Ojarumaru but also those who don’t know the show will listen to when they’re feeling down.
Anime theme songs recommended for children: Classic anime songs you should listen to at least once (31–40)
BOYKing Gnu
Produced as the opening theme for the TV anime “Ranking of Kings,” this song centers on growth and hope, portraying a boy’s strength in pursuing his dreams and his determination to face real-world challenges.
Released in December 2021, it garnered attention through its tie-in with the anime broadcast on the Fuji TV network.
It’s also highly recommended as an encouraging anthem that powerfully supports children taking on new challenges.
Don’t miss the one-of-a-kind, top-tier musicianship as well!
peace signYonezu Kenshi
Here’s a song by Kenshi Yonezu released in 2017.
Because it was used as the theme song for the TV anime “My Hero Academia,” it’s very popular even among elementary school students.
While it retains Yonezu’s signature style, perhaps because it’s an anime opening, it has a crisper, more driving feel.
Listening to a song like this while studying might really help you make progress.
Another stylish point is that it doesn’t feel too much like a typical anime song.
Wai Wai WorldMizumori Ado, Kōrogi ’73
The opening theme of the TV anime Dr.
Slump Arale-chan, based on a work by Akira Toriyama, the creator of the globally beloved Dragon Ball.
Within its short runtime, the lyrics convey the direction of the series, and the song fuses a finely tuned pop sensibility that sits on the border between anime music and J-pop.
Its instantly recognizable, catchy intro gets kids excited and glued to the show.
Although it’s an anime song from the 1980s, it’s a track I’d recommend to children today as well.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
Fire Force is a popular anime that follows the Special Fire Force as they battle monsters born from sudden cases of spontaneous human combustion.
The opening theme chosen for the series is Inferno by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
It was released as a digital single in 2019.
True to a show packed with cool battle scenes, the song itself is blazing hot—it gets your adrenaline pumping just by listening! The sense of release in the chorus is especially irresistible.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Mixed Nuts was chosen as the opening theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY, which began airing in April 2022 and has rapidly grown in popularity.
The song was written specifically for the anime by Official HIGE DANDism, the four-piece pop-rock band known as Higedan.
Its lyrics mirror the anime’s story of a spy, an assassin, and a telepath forming a fake family, and its driving yet distinctively Higedan rhythm is irresistibly catchy.
With its upbeat groove, it’s sure to be a hit with kids as well.
