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 children: Classic anime songs you should listen to at least once (41–50)
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.
Future ConnectionЯeal
This is a high-velocity rock tune crafted by the girls’ rock band ЯeaL! Featured as the opening theme for Pokémon Sun & Moon, the song’s sparkling sound and emotional melody really strike a chord.
If you listen closely to the lyrics, they portray the courage to take a step toward the light despite carrying anxieties, and the strong bonds with companions—doesn’t it feel exactly like the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers? The track was released as a single in May 2018 and was later included on the album Light Up Ambivalenz.
It’s a refreshing, positivity-filled song that gently gives a push to anyone chasing their dreams.
It’s packed with elements that heat up your heart just by listening!
Being human is niceNakajima Yoshimi, Yangu Furesshu
Anime series Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi began airing in 1975, and when it ended, many expressed their regret at its conclusion.
The song Ningen tte ii na, with lyrics by Yasunori Kawauchi and music by Jun Kitahara, served as the show’s opening theme.
While the ending themes changed over time, the opening song was always this one.
This song, which reminds us how wonderful everyday life can be, is something I’d love children to hear.
We are!kitadani hiroshi (cover by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN)
ONE PIECE is truly popular with people of all ages, from children to adults.
And for those of a certain generation, it’s nostalgic—the very first opening theme, “We Are!,” sung by Hiroshi Kitadani.
That song has been covered by the popular YouTuber brothers HIKAKIN and SEIKIN.
It’s included on the 2020 compilation album ONE PIECE MUUUSIC COVER ALBUM.
The upbeat lyrics really lift your spirits.
The album itself is something anyone can enjoy, so I highly recommend it!
strollHisaishi Joe
Azumi Inoue’s “Sanpo,” the signature song from Studio Ghibli’s emblematic film My Neighbor Totoro, is performed here with orchestra and chorus.
The footage is from “Joe Hisaishi in Budokan: 25 Years with the Animations of Hayao Miyazaki,” featuring numerous Ghibli masterpieces arranged and conducted by Joe Hisaishi himself.
The live texture of the orchestra is truly wonderful.
This piece was previously arranged for “Orchestra Stories: My Neighbor Totoro,” which includes a narrated performance—highly recommended as well.
Like an instrument introduction, it features sections where only the woodwinds or only the brass play, as well as sections for strings and percussion, plus solo passages, making it an arrangement that showcases the orchestra’s appeal.
It’s also recommended as an introductory piece for those new to orchestral music.
Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Chibi Maruko-chan is loved by people of all ages and genders.
Many parents probably sing Odoru Pompokolin with their kids at karaoke.
The song was originally by B.B.
Queens, and since then it has been passed down and covered by various artists across generations.
One fun way to enjoy it is to look up which artist performed it in your own generation.
Beautiful finsupittsu
This is a song by Spitz that drew major attention as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine.
Released in April 2023 as their 46th single, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Single Rankings.
It’s easy to believe the story that Masamune Kusano delved deeply into the film’s script to write the song—the result resonates profoundly with the narrative.
The poetic worldview, evoking an image of someone swimming powerfully forward while carrying their wounds—wounds that become part of their individuality—feels quintessentially Spitz.
Its popularity is also growing as a staple summer song of the Reiwa era.
With its crystal-clear sound and an uplifting chorus, it’s perfect for summer drives.
Brimming with kindness that seems to nudge children forward as they step into the future on their own, it’s a true gem of a song.