Recommended anime theme songs for children: timeless anime song classics you should listen to at least once.

Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism

TV Anime 'Tokyo Revengers' Non-Credit OP [Official HIGE DANDism 'Cry Baby']

The opening theme of the TV anime Tokyo Revengers, which has gained popularity for its style that incorporates elements of sci-fi and action.

It is the fifth digital single by the four-piece band Official Hige Dandism.

Its distinctive song structure, featuring multiple key changes throughout, matches the suspense of the anime and draws listeners into its world.

Despite the repeated modulations, the melody remains catchy and pop-oriented, avoiding any sense of unnatural complexity.

With lyrics that evoke a story and an exceptional pop sensibility, it’s a track that can captivate even children watching the anime, keeping them focused from the opening.

No.7Jibaku Shonen Band (Takashi Ikuta × Masayoshi Oishi × ZiNG)

Jibaku Shounen Band – No.7 (Music Video) [TV Anime “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun” Opening Theme]

When you were in elementary school, didn’t you often hear the ghost story about Hanako-san in the third stall of the bathroom? Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun features that very Hanako-san as the main character and is a series popular even among elementary schoolers.

“No.7” is the theme song from the anime adaptation that aired from January 2020—a cool, addictive rock number paired with a slightly eerie music video set in a school.

It perfectly matches the anime’s worldview, and even if you haven’t seen the show, it’s the kind of song that will make you think, “What is this track?” after just one listen!

Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao

Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come True

The opening theme of the TV anime Doraemon, a children’s anime that enjoys nationwide popularity.

It’s the debut single by female singer mao, created specifically for the show, with lyrics that even include names of Doraemon’s secret gadgets.

It’s also sometimes introduced as a graduation song for kindergartens and nursery schools, making it popular with children not only as an anime song.

With its bouncy rhythm and gentle yet powerful vocals, it’s a comfortable listen and a recommended track for kids who love anime.

TAIDADAI wish it could stay midnight forever.

ZUTOMAYO – TAIDADA (Audio Track)

Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni., a music unit that captivates listeners with their one-of-a-kind worldview, crafted this piece, which was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Dandadan.

Inspired by the clumsy words of the characters, it’s a song that conveys a quiet, heartwarming sense of happiness—like the kind you feel in a small four-and-a-half-tatami room.

Within a meticulously woven ensemble where funky grooves and rock intertwine, ACA-ne’s delicate yet energetic vocals come alive.

Released in October 2024, the track is included on the mini-album “Koke no Ichinen Kaiba ni Takusu.” It’s the kind of song you’ll want to sink into when you want to savor the tenderness of everyday life that follows an occult uproar.

PoetSaburō Kitajima

Ojarumaru OP - Full by Eijin

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.

Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku

Your Adventure

This is the theme song for the anime Pokémon Sun & Moon by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki.

It was used as the opening theme starting in October 2018, and Okazaki also performed the ending theme, which drew a lot of attention.

The classic, high-energy pop tune pairs perfectly with his familiar, easy-to-listen-to vocals.

The lyrics affirm that gaining experience—even getting sunburned or dirtying your clothes—becomes part of who you are, and they give you the courage to step into the unknown.

It’s a track brimming with positive energy that powerfully cheers on those who keep chasing their dreams, even if they’re clumsy or awkward.

It’s a hugely popular anime song that will surely give you a push when you’re starting a new challenge or feeling a bit down.

Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO-do

[High Quality] Ojamajo Carnival 5-Person Ver.

Broadcast from 1999 to 2004 and becoming a new standard for magical girl shows, the first series of Ojamajo Doremi has this song as its opening theme, right? It kicks off with an ultra high-energy phrase from the intro, and that momentum keeps going all the way through—such a fun track.

The lyrics are super fast, and the rapid-fire words have a catchy ring to them that makes you want to sing along while reading the lyrics.

By the way, the lyrics even include magic incantations, which makes it all the more exciting to listen to!