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)
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.
Recommended anime theme songs for kids: Must-hear classic anime tracks (51–60)
SOUVENIRBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the anime SPY×FAMILY.
Its bright, lighthearted sound leaves a strong impression, conveying the everyday life of the family and the troubles that await them—just like the story itself.
The lyrics depict cherishing ordinary, everyday moments and the desire to get along well, which brings to mind the characters gradually strengthening their bonds.
It’s a heartwarming track that gently conveys positive feelings and the importance of a lively, bustling daily life.
The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving DanceIse Daiki
Oshiri Tantei, hugely popular among children as a picture book and children’s novel series.
Following the TV anime broadcast on NHK E-Tele in 2018, it was adapted into a film in 2019, gaining even more attention.
This is the opening theme, “Puputto Fumutto Kaiketsu Dance.” Aren’t there many children who love this Oshiri Tantei dance?
DADDY ! DADDY ! DO !Suzuki Masayuki feat. Suzuki Airi
The theme song of the anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?”—an upbeat dance number! In the music video, Masayuki Suzuki and Airi Suzuki show off a perfectly synchronized dance.
The style might feel unfamiliar to some younger listeners today, but it fits perfectly with the anime’s world, where two people drawn to each other scheme over who will make the other confess first.
It’s also easy for adults to sing, so it could make a great parent–child duet at karaoke!
Cooking MarchYUKA
The song that was used the longest as the opening theme for the TV anime Kiteretsu Daihyakka.
In both the first and second verses, the lyrics directly describe the steps to make foods that kids love, and while the song unfolds like a grand adventure, following the lyrics to the letter will actually complete the dish—an excellent concept that makes it a great recommendation for children just starting to help out in the kitchen.
True to its march style, the tune heightens a sense of excitement and serves as a number that boosts the energy as an anime opening.
Zankyo SankaAimer
This is a song by Aimer that was chosen as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.
It’s a fast-paced track that perfectly fits the glittering, glamorously edgy world of the Entertainment District.
Aimer’s slightly muffled singing style and her one-of-a-kind husky voice echo the themes of the anime.
It’s been a massive hit, even topping digital charts in three categories, and it’s extremely popular with kids too! If you’re curious, definitely give it a listen.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
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.
