A big hit with kids! A collection of songs that gets everyone pumped for childcare and recreation
I want to create a dance time overflowing with children’s smiles! Here are some super-energetic songs that are perfect for just such moments.
These tracks don’t just build a sense of rhythm—they also let kids feel the joy of moving their bodies together with friends.
If adults join in too, the whole venue will naturally get into the groove! We’ve gathered lots of songs you can use for warm-ups, school sports days, everyday childcare, and recreation.
Enjoy a collection of fun music that will make children’s hearts and bodies bounce!
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A big hit with kids! A collection of songs that gets everyone grooving for childcare and recreation (21–30)
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikute Gomen” is a lively, high-energy song with an irresistibly upbeat tempo.
The catchy phrase “Chu! Kawaikute gomen” leaves a strong impression, and the song is filled with the message of valuing your true self.
It went viral on TikTok and became popular especially among younger generations.
The choreography is easy to learn, so kids can dance along with enthusiasm.
Because it conveys the importance of loving yourself, it might help boost children’s confidence.
With its bright vibe and fun-to-dance-to feel, it’s also a great pick for school sports days and recitals.
OtonokeCreepy Nuts
This song captivates with a rhythm that makes you want to dance and a mysterious worldview.
Produced by Creepy Nuts, it serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Dandadan and was released digitally in October 2024.
Its distinctive lyrics cleverly connect how music seeps into people’s hearts with occult elements.
With a driving beat and catchy phrases, it’s a track that makes kids want to move their bodies.
Seamlessly fused with the anime’s world, the song has earned high praise, including reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
It’s perfect for parents who want to enjoy the anime together with children who love to dance.
You can start with simple choreography and gradually try more challenging moves for extra fun.
A big hit with kids! A collection of songs that get everyone grooving in childcare and recreation (31–40)
Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Koko☆Natsu, sung by Momokuro-chan Z.
It’s a familiar song from their show “Goo Choki Party,” so lots of kids already know it! It’s recommended for preschoolers to kindergarteners, and it’s a bright dance tune that lifts your spirits just by dancing to it.
The choreography they do on the show is super cute, and the moves in the chorus are reminiscent of a chicken.
Let’s all dance with lots of energy, thinking of the summer sun!
Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu
If you want to get kids excited at a Halloween event, this song—where you can dance along with friendly ghosts—is highly recommended.
It was produced in October 2022 as a song provided to BMK and was selected as the theme song for the TV anime “Obake Zukan!” within TV Tokyo’s “Oha Suta.” Furthermore, in February 2023, a version sung by Keropons themselves was released, and in the music video—choreographed under the supervision of Ryuzo Fukuda—you can see everyone joyfully dancing with the ghosts.
Its upbeat, danceable rhythm and the thrilling world where ghosts appear are part of its charm, and it’s packed with easy-to-learn moves kids will want to copy.
Dance together with children dressed as ghosts or pumpkins at a Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.
A I U E O musicGReeeeN
Here’s a bright, upbeat song that rhythmically weaves in the Japanese syllabary and lets you feel the joy of words.
2013年4月にGReeeeNがリリースしたこの曲は、テレビ東京のアニメ『LINE TOWN』のオープニングテーマとして使用され、アルバム『いいね！(´・ω・`)☆』にも収録されています。運動会のダンスでは、子どもたちがリズミカルでポップなメロディに合わせて、音の響きを楽しみながら元気に体を動かす様子が想像できます。
Capturing the fun of communication that connects people, this piece is perfect not only for children’s dances at sports day events, but also for settings where teachers and kids sing and dance together.
Happy Jam JamShimajirou/Torippii/Mimirin/Ramurin
This song, also popular as the ending theme for the TV anime “Shimajiro,” is a bright dance track.
As the lyrics say, just singing and dancing to it fills you with excitement and a happy feeling—it’s a super-energetic tune.
The sample choreography might have some tricky parts, but I think it’s fun to adapt the moves to each age group and dance along.
With its light, snappy rhythm, it could also be great for a sports day performance with pom-poms!
DoraemonHoshino Gen
Doraemon, which is beloved by many children, is also recommended.
This is a song Gen Hoshino wrote specifically for the theatrical version of the anime Doraemon of the same name.
It’s also well known as the opening theme for the TV series.
The playful words that evoke the anime’s world lift the listener’s spirits.
Since there are many sections where the same notes continue throughout, choreography with repeated clapping or small, quick movements would likely fit well.
When you repeat the same moves, there’s a fun feeling of being able to move your body freely without overthinking it!
