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!
Playlist
| Recommended anime theme songs for children: timeless anime song classics you should listen to at least once. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | 1, 2, 3After the Rain（soraru × mafumafu） |  play_arrow | The opening the… of “Pocket Monsters” |
| 2east | If I could become a constellationkessoku bando |  play_arrow | In the anime “Bocchi the Rock!”, the protagonist... |
| 3east | HeroYOASOBI |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”… |
| 4east | soliloquyHachiware (CV: Tanaka Makoto) |  play_arrow | Cute characters and their backgrounds… |
| 5east | Kaikai KitanEVE |  play_arrow | Shi..., who made their major debut in 2019, |
| 6east | 100% Courage |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the TV anime “Nintama Rantaro”… |
| 7east | Thomas the Tank Engine Theme 2kikansha toomasu to nakamatachi |  play_arrow | A child who loves trains, cars, and the Shinkansen says, “Plarail…" |
| 8east | Become a flowerRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A delicate singing voice and a lively melody resonate with each other, a… |
| 9east | Bling‐Bang‐Bang‐BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Anime 'MASHLE: MAGIC AND …' |
| 10east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s songs are… |
| 11east | sign; mark; symbol; omenrakkuraifu |  play_arrow | K… bearing the names of literary masters who will be remembered by posterity |
| 12east | Curtain callYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s song is featured in the TV anime “My Hero… |
| 13east | KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime “Chainsaw Man”... |
| 14east | Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu |  play_arrow | The well-known TV anime “Soreike! A… |
| 15east | Plan ADISH// |  play_arrow | The opening of the TV anime “The Elusive Samurai”… |
| 16east | IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hashira Training Arc... |
| 17east | North WindSIX LOUNGE |  play_arrow | My Hero Academia ending theme song |
| 18east | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Tatsuya Kitani’s songs capture the beauty of youth… |
| 19east | DoraemonHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Recognition from children thanks to the hit song “Koi”… |
| 20east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI's iconic song that delivers courage |
| 21east | 100% for Youkyarī pamyu pamyu |  play_arrow | Kyary’s Crayon Shin-chan theme song has an upbeat vibe. |
| 22east | white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The protagonist, who has awakened to the ability to time leap, ... |
| 23east | Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko |  play_arrow | “Egao no Mahou” is Ōhara Yuiko’s son... |
| 24east | Muscatyuzu |  play_arrow | A street musician with numerous signature songs… |
| 25east | Gingira Galaxysutopuri |  play_arrow | A game and anime series that is extremely popular with children... |
| 26east | No.1DISH// |  play_arrow | The anime based on a Jump manga, “My Hero Aca… |
| 27east | BOYKing Gnu |  play_arrow | The opening of the TV anime “Ranking of Kings” |
| 28east | PoetKitajima Saburō |  play_arrow | In the theme song of NHK’s anime “Ojarumaru”… |
| 29east | Wai Wai WorldMizumori Ado, Kōrogi ’73 |  play_arrow | Dragon Ball, which boasts enormous popularity around the world… |
| 30east | mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Aired starting in April 2022, it quickly became popular… |
| 31east | Barely ride it outFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | Hiding that I'm human, I attend a school for demons... |
| 32east | SmileKamisiraishi Moka |  play_arrow | The O… of the anime “Hanakappa” broadcast on NHK |
| 33east | Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō |  play_arrow | Aired from 1999 to 2004, ma… |
| 34east | Wake up!AAA |  play_arrow | Wildly popular among a wide range of ages, from children to adults… |
| 35east | Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Popular for a style that includes elements of sci-fi and action… |
| 36east | Please enjoy the fantastical and mysteriousNoda Megumi |  play_arrow | The store Zenitendo, which sells mysterious penny candies, and those who visit it… |
| 37east | Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao |  play_arrow | Gaining nationwide support as an animated work for children… |
| 38east | superstarKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A four-member music group formed in 1993… |
| 39east | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s … released in 2017 |
| 40east | Future ConnectionЯeal |  play_arrow | A refreshing cheer song by ЯeaL, the Pokémon opening theme |
| 41east | No.7Jibaku Shounen Bando (Ikuta Takashi × Oishi Masayoshi × ZiNG) |  play_arrow | When I was in elementary school, Hanako-san was in the third stall of the bathroom... |
| 42east | Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | “Chibi Maru,” beloved by people of all ages and genders... |
| 43east | Ta-da☆Zeddo feat. C&K |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Dragon Ball DAIMA |
| 44east | Beautiful finsupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s movie theme song, a classic summer tune |
| 45east | Starting from zeroKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | The 100th broadcast of the TV anime Detective Conan… |
| 46east | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Born from a sudden case of spontaneous human combustion... |
| 47east | Being human is niceNakajima Yoshimi, Yangu Furesshu |  play_arrow | It began broadcasting in 1975, and at the time of its conclusion… |
| 48east | We are!kitadani hiroshi (cover by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN) |  play_arrow | “ONE PIECE” is for everyone from kids to adults… |
| 49east | to do living / to perform livingmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Since the release of the first installment, R in Japan… |
| 50east | strollHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi performs Ghibli’s “Sanpo” |
| 51east | SOUVENIRBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The second season of the anime “SPY×FAMILY”… |
| 52east | The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving DanceIse Daiki |  play_arrow | “O…” is extremely popular with children as a picture book and children’s book. |
| 53east | DADDY ! DADDY ! DO !Suzuki Masayuki feat. Suzuki Airi |  play_arrow | Anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War? ~Geniuses… |
| 54east | Cooking MarchYUKA |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the TV anime “Kiteretsu Encyclopedia”... |
| 55east | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | The wildly popular anime everyone knows, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Yu… |
| 56east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A poignant rock piece where the piano’s timbre resounds beautifully... |
| 57east | Only One StoryZEROBASEONE |  play_arrow | Pokémon anime’s new opening theme passionately performed by ZEROBASEONE |
| 58east | Cheers! Delicious Party♡PrecureMachico |  play_arrow | The opening of “Delicious Party♡Precure” is o… |
| 59east | Loosey-goosey DE-O!nohara shinnosuke |  play_arrow | A song that brings smiles with Shin-chan's rap |
| 60east | Sazae-sanUno Yuuko |  play_arrow | More than 50 years since its broadcast began, the world’s most... |
| 61east | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | The TV anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion”... |
| 62east | ancient romanticP maru sama. feat. YSP kurabu |  play_arrow | P-Maru-sama’s cosmic song lifts my spirits |
| 63east | Gyororing♪Nanami |  play_arrow | Yo-kai Watch opening theme, Forward-Looking |
| 64east | Getta BanbanSaka Tomohisa |  play_arrow | The bright opening theme of Pokémon XY |
| 65east | Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song |
| 66east | Hunting SoulHAYASii |  play_arrow | Ultra high-speed power metal that wards off the evil eye |
| 67east | More! More! Kaiketsu ZororiZorori (CV: Yamadera Kouichi) |  play_arrow | Chasing dreams like becoming the king of pranks... |
| 68east | Chaotic Wacha Life!FRUITS ZIPPER | FRUITS ZIPPER does the theme song for Shin-chan. | |
| 69east | I’m a popular kid.nohara shinnosuke |  play_arrow | Shin-chan’s signature song, bursting with brightness |
| 70east | A Slice of PeachKensuke Ushio |  play_arrow | The memorable music of the anime “Dandadan” |
| 71east | TAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | One-of-a-kind music, a warm feeling of happiness |
| 72east | The song ChiquititaChikichiita (Oozora Naomi) |  play_arrow | Explosive fun with a cappella vocals! Heartwarming anime |
| 73east | For this planetSakushi: Kuroda Hideki / Sakkyoku: Kondou Tatsurou / Ensou: Kazami |  play_arrow | A pseudo commercial jingle with a nostalgic melody |
| 74east | rainbowSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A moving work featuring a film’s theme song sung by Masaki Suda |
| 75south_east | rainbowSuda Masaki | play_arrow | A moving work featuring a film’s theme song sung by Masaki Suda |
| 76east | Searching for the WindYaguchi Mari & Sutorōhatto |  play_arrow | It’s a song that tickles children’s sense of adventure. Companions… |
| 77east | StorytellerTRUE |  play_arrow | The exploits of a protagonist who was reincarnated as a slime in another world... |
| 78east | Sofia the First opening theme (Japanese vocal version)Sofia |  play_arrow | Recommended for girls who want to be princesses! Disn… |
| 79east | Invasion Magical Girl ElzemekiaPmaru-sama. |  play_arrow | P Marusama performs the ending theme song for Yo-kai Academy Y. |
| 80east | Grand Cosmic Rendezvoussutopuri |  play_arrow | Strawberry Prince’s space-adventure pop song |
| 81east | Heart’s Whim (feat. Kopi)kobasoro |  play_arrow | A touch of everyday adventure in anime theme songs |
| 82east | Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu |  play_arrow | The nationwide hit song “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” |
| 83east | Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the anticipation and determination for a new adventure |
| 84east | Return to EarthTomatsu Haruka |  play_arrow | Haruka Tomatsu song depicting the return of Yo-kai Academy Y’s protagonist |
| 85east | Listening to your dreams, I come up with ideas that make me laugh!aimyon |  play_arrow | An insert song from a Doraemon movie, a heartwarming pop song |
| 86east | Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A heartwarming theme song that depicts hope and courage |
| 87east | Que Sera SeraYuko Suzuka |  play_arrow | A powerful song that fuses Japanese tradition and dance, delivering courage |
| 88east | Sketchaimyon |  play_arrow | A movie theme song with Aimyon’s gentle everyday-life depiction |
| 89east | Islanders’ Treasurehīnā (CV: Kitō Akari) kānā (CV: Fairūzu Ai) |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings the soul of Okinawa |
| 90east | Let’s sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bando |  play_arrow | Enrollment support song, Shin-chan ending theme |
| 91east | Gamba’s SongKawahara Hiromasa |  play_arrow | Express courage and bonds in a 1970s anime-style cheer song |
| 92east | Arale-chan Ondo |  play_arrow | Arale-chan’s Lively Bon Odori Song |
| 93east | Doraemon Ondo |  play_arrow | Summer memories enjoyed with the Doraemon Ondo |
| 94east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s theme song of friendship and bonds, a heartwarming classic |
| 95east | Thank you from the bottom of my heart.naniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Theme song for the Nintama movie sung by Naniwa Danshi |
| 96east | unidentified airshipTanimoto Takayoshi |  play_arrow | Watching TV with those nostalgic old characters... |
| 97east | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | A refreshing song filled with young love and courage |
| 98east | A I U E O music ♬GReeeeN |  play_arrow | A fun melody song that uses the Japanese syllabary |
| 99east | Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | It begins with a soft, gentle timbre and builds into a grand ro… |
| 100east | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | A love story that begins at a train station, a song portraying the bonds of family |
| 101east | We are!kitadani hiroshi |  play_arrow | One Piece first opening theme |
| 102east | Fight! Polymersasaki isao |  play_arrow | Powerful songs from 70s hero anime |
| 103east | Orphan Hachishimazaki yuri |  play_arrow | The heartwarming theme song of Orphaned Bee Hutch |
| 104east | Song of Hakushon Daimaoshimazaki yuri |  play_arrow | A comical tale emerging from the Demon King’s magic jar |
| 105east | The Star of the SeineKoromubia Yurikago-kai |  play_arrow | A Girl’s Tale from the French Revolution: A Beautiful Singing Voice |
| 106east | Defeat Galactor!Koromubia Yurikago-kai |  play_arrow | Gatchaman ending theme song |
| 107east | Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu |  play_arrow | Music for the beanbag toss event at a sports day |
| 108east | Anpanman ExerciseSakkyoku: Makaino Kōji / Henkyoku: Kondō Hiroaki |  play_arrow | A message song of courage and bonds, lyrics by Takashi Yanase |
| 109east | Let’s do it with a bang! The Way of BaseballChiba Yumi, Yangu Furesshu, Koorogi ’73 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that expresses a passionate love for baseball |
| 110east | To the Rock RiverŌsugi Kumiko |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting the friendship between a boy and a raccoon |
| 111east | Oak Wood MocOnogi Kumiko |  play_arrow | A heartwarming, nostalgic classic for children |
| 112east | Dororon Enma-kunNakayama Chinatsu |  | A 1973 anime theme song depicting yokai |
| 113east | Together with Don ChuckŌsugi Kumiko |  | An adorable theme song from a 1970s anime |
| 114east | Angel and DemonGRe4N BOYZ |  play_arrow | One Piece opening theme song |
| 115east | Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai |  play_arrow | Chibi Maruko-chan’s ending theme song |
| 116east | GeGeGe no KitaroHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | Since the first single was released in 1967... |