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

mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Mixed Nuts [Official Video]

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.

peace signKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

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.

Only One StoryZEROBASEONE

[Official] Pokémon Anime “Rayquaza Rising” Opening Theme: “Only One Story”

It’s the opening theme song for the TV anime Pokémon.

The performers are ZEROBASEONE, a group formed through an audition program.

The upbeat, powerful message in the lyrics seems to mirror the protagonists as they meet new companions and step into uncharted worlds, doesn’t it? It truly feels like the beginning of an adventure where they weave a story all their own—something that gets your heart racing.

It also ties in with the group’s journey of “starting from zero,” making it all the more stirring.

This track, released in October 2024, marks their first-ever anime tie-in.

It will also be included on their Japanese debut EP, “Prezent,” set for release in January 2025.

It’s a song with a comforting sound that feels like a push forward when you’re starting a new challenge.

A Slice of PeachKensuke Ushio

Dandadan | A Slice of Peach | Soundtrack HQ

This is a track that colors the world of the hit anime Dandadan, which depicts intense battles with ghosts and aliens as well as a bittersweet romance.

The music is by Kensuke Ushio, known for works like Chainsaw Man and A Silent Voice.

It’s included on the album Dan Da Dan (Original Series Soundtrack), released in December 2024.

The piece is marked by a heartbeat-like pulsing beat and melodious synth tones that evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Thanks to a sound design that seamlessly blends the thrill of an unpredictable story with the sparkle of the protagonists’ youth, it’s a song that fills you with excitement just by listening.

It’s recommended not only for fans of the story but also for anyone who wants to add some color to their everyday life.

Please enjoy the fantastical and mysteriousEmi Noda

TV anime “The Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo” opening sequence released [Airing on NHK E-Tele every Tuesday from 18:45]

A work that depicts episodes of a shop called Zenitendo, which sells mysterious penny candies, and the troubled customers who visit it.

The opening theme sung by Emi Noda strongly conveys the atmosphere of the series as well.

The song even narrates the story structure: candies that can solve your problems, and the greed that leads those who indulge to face frightening consequences.

It’s a strange track that blends a dark mood with a playful tone, making it a perfect match for the anxiety-stirring content of the work.

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

It’s a bittersweet rock number with beautifully resonant piano tones.

Created by supercell—a group formed by popular creators including ryo, the composer of the Vocaloid masterpiece “Melt”—the song was released as a single in 2009 and was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.

It’s a heartbreak song that recalls a summer night when you couldn’t express your feelings to someone important, and its content tightens your chest.

The transparent, emotive vocals by Yanaginagi, who performed the singing, will bring you to tears as well.

InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

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.