Get pumped with kids’ favorite songs! A memorable collection of classics that will make you want to sing along
There are plenty of songs across a wide range of genres that children can enjoy singing.
From timeless favorites like “Sanpo” and “Odoru Pompokolin” to recent kids’ songs, there are many classics loved across generations.
Whether for kindergarten, nursery school, or elementary school music activities—or simply singing together at home—these songs can turn any moment into a wonderful time filled with natural smiles.
From upbeat, energizing tunes to gentle, heartwarming songs, here we introduce pieces that children can enjoy together.
We hope you find a favorite one.
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Get hyped with songs kids love! A collection of unforgettable classics that will make you want to sing along (171–180)
Pirapīpirafu seijin
A song adorned with a cute rhythm and endearing phrases that will make kids want to move their bodies.
Released by Pilaf Alien in October 2024, this track is popular among children as dance music, and its lyrics expressing affection for the character “Peanuts-kun” are particularly memorable.
Its popularity on social media is also rising, having taken the No.
1 spot on TikTok’s “Top 50” music chart in November 2024.
With a lively beat and catchy melody line, it’s perfect for children to dance to at sports days and recitals.
Many of the dance moves are simple, making it an ideal track for beginner dancers, and a great choice for families looking to liven up their time together.
Yuki Okado/Cho
This is a song from the exercise segment in “Peek-a-boo!” (Inai Inai Baa!) broadcast on NHK E-Tele.
Many little kids are familiar with it, so lots of them can dance to it.
The choreography is simple enough for children around one year old to dance, making it recommended for activities like performances by preschoolers.
Yo! Chair cheer squad
This is a song from the segment “Ossu! Iso no Oendan” in the NHK Educational TV program “Miitsuketa!”.
As the title suggests, it has a cheerleading style.
The choreography uses chairs, making it perfect for events like pep rallies at school sports days.
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)
It’s a classic that everyone knows.
It’s such a cute song that even kindergarteners, boys and girls alike, can happily dance together to it.
Because it’s pop and catchy, it’s great that even little kids can get into it easily.
We are!
You often see boys dressed as Luffy dancing, right? It has a sense of speed yet a mid-tempo feel, so it’s become a classic song that’s very popular with kids from toddlers up to mid-elementary school.
It’s nice that it’s a song parents are familiar with, too.
Get hyped with songs kids love! A memorable collection of timeless tunes that make you want to sing along (181–190)
100% for You
Released as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s 4th single, it was used as the 15th opening theme for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan.
Since it’s the theme song of a popular anime, many kids know it.
The choreography is easy, so even small children can learn and dance to it.
My friend—now and forever—
It’s the theme song for the anime “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.” It makes great use of Ketsumeishi’s sparkling, refreshing melody and sounds really cool, doesn’t it? Since it includes rap, it’s a good recommendation when you want something a bit different from typical children’s songs.