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!

Playlist

A big hit with kids! A collection of songs that gets everyone pumped for childcare and recreation
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Poyoyon March		Give children courage with an upbeat march
2	SmileKamisiraishi Moka		Let's dance energetically with the Hanakappa Dance!
3	To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand		Song of the Joy of Being Alive
4	Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissorskerakera		Get along with kids through giggly rock-paper-scissors
5	Toy Cha-Cha-Cha		Expand children's dreams with a toy song
6	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		A dance that makes you feel happy in “Sachiare”
7	Ta-da-da-da-daaa!		A bright, uplifting song that gives you courage and is fun to dance to.
8	Jamboree Mickey!		Upbeat dance song featuring Disney characters
9	Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)		A heartwarming song that depicts a swallow’s small dream
10	Children all over the world		Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
11	Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)		Anpanman Taiso is a fun and lively song.
12	Secret Ramen Exerciseakira-chan		Let's have fun moving our bodies with the Ramen Exercise!
13	Ebi KanicsKeroponzu		Keropons, a children's music duo
14	Anpanman’s March		Anpanman is a very popular character among children.
15	stroll		Totoro’s “Sanpo” is a delightful classic.
16	Sign of LovePUFFY		PUFFY’s hit song “Aoi no Shirushi” is drawing renewed attention
17	GeGeGe no KitaroAdo		Smiles with the song of GeGeGe no Kitaro
18	Green light from the blue sky		With a green light from the blue sky, toward a fun future
19	Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin		The Bean Squadron protects love and peace!
20	Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Maru-chan’s popular song “Odoru Pompokorin”
21	The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance		The Cute Dance Song of Butt Detective
22	Pokemon Ondo		Let's enjoy the summer festival Bon Odori with the Pokémon Ondo!
23	Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS		HoneyWorks' 'I'm Sorry, I'm Cute' is hugely popular.
24	Happy Jam JamShimajirou/Torippii/Mimirin/Ramurin		Bright dance music you can happily dance to
25	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		The Dandadan theme song with captivating rhythm and lyrics
26	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Anime theme songs sing about the brilliance of youth.
27	Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu		A ghost song you can dance to for Halloween
28	The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana		Theme song of Obake Zukan, a Halloween dance track
29	Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou		A love song from the Earth, passed on to the children
30	Applause for you!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya, Fukuo Makoto, Akimoto Azuki		NHK’s cheer song “A Round of Applause for You!”
31	Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoclo's energetic summer dance song 'Coco☆Natsu'
32	DoraemonHoshino Gen		Doraemon’s theme song is fun music.
33	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s signature song “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie”
34	Age-age donuts		Donut Dance, let’s have fun and dance!
35	Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Gets you hyped! An energizing track has arrived
36	A I U E O musicGReeeeN		A rhythmic piece that plays with the Japanese syllabary (gojūon)
37	PopopopoposeGReeeeN		A song that kids can dance to happily with a smile
38	paprika		'Paprika' is a fun song popular with children.
39	Halloween! Halloween!Machico		The lively singing voice of Machico from Hiroshima
40	Pumpkin Cha-chaHautokun & Fuwari Oneesan		Have a fun Halloween with the Pumpkin Dance!
41	Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami		Children are overjoyed with the Halloween song
42	Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika		Ghost-chan's Halloween Dance Song
43	Fruit Dance Roundup!		A dance where you have fun singing the names of fruits
44	Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico		The Pokémon Halloween song is fun.
45	Ninja Dance		Ninja dance has distinctive moves and is fun.
46	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		The song is something kids can enjoy dancing to at a sports day.
47	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An anime opening song that sings of dynamism and courage
48	Watch out for hornets!		Learning about danger through the hornet dance
49	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Illuminate life positively with uplifting lyrics
50	Karada Dandan		A dance song where you pretend to be animals will liven up the sports day.
51	The railroad tracks go on forever.		A musical piece for a hopeful train journey
52	Arale-chan Ondo		Arale-chan’s Lively Bon Odori Song
53	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A K-pop and American pop collaboration track is a massive hit!
54	Disney exercises		Let's have fun moving our bodies with Disney music
55	Festival Dokkyun		Summer Festival Dance “Omatsuri Dokkyun”
56	What is this, Panda Samba?		Let's have fun dancing the Panda Samba!
57	Nyan-Para☆Dance		Dance that enjoys cat-like movements
58	Waltz dance in the snow		Let's have fun dancing to the children's song 'Yuki'
59	Mīchatta Dance		Bring out children’s smiles and energy through fun dance
60	Insect Tai Chi		Expressing insect movements through Tai Chi
61	Norimaki Pera Pari OndoHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Nori-maki Ondo, packed with summer festival vibes!
62	We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A rhythmic summer song with an impressive sound of Japanese taiko drums
63	Theme of the Little Monster		Let's have fun with monsters' song and dance
64	Happy Easter		A fun dance with an Easter theme
65	We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho		Introducing the ninja dance of the infant class
66	La-la-la! Tropical Carnival!gaagaaS		A tropical carnival-style kids’ sports day dance song
67	Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku		A song that supports children's dreams and challenges
68	Nice idea!Ryokushokushakai		Vegetable Life commercial, a positive song by Ryokushaka (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)
69	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's lively 'Picnic'
70	Mickey Mouse March		Mickey Mouse March is a dance song popular among children.
71	Hardworking BoogieHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A children’s song that conveys the fun of working
72	Ponchararin on a moonlit night		Bon dance at the summer festival, animals dancing happily
73	Ballooooon!!Naoto Intiraymi		A heartwarming song you can enjoy with children
74	Let’s go look for Morry’s seedgaagaaS		An Adventure Song to Enjoy with Children
75	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Introduction to lively songs perfect for a sports day!
76	OLA!!yuzu		A bright song with cute Latin-style rhythms
77	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU’s popular song, the jump rope dance, is trending
78	Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon		The fun music of Rocket Crayon
79	Cavity Germ Exercise ~The Tooth-Brushing Song: What Happens to the Germs Then?~Tokyo Haiji		Fun toothbrushing: kids learn while dancing
80	fruit punchgaagaaS		Let's dance to the fun dance song 'Fruit Punch'!
81	100% Courage		The popular opening theme of Nintama Rantarō
82	Let’s dance, Ondo!		A bon odori song everyone can enjoy, adding color to the summer festival
83	Genki Ondo		Liven up the summer festival with a lively Bon Odori song
84	Tanuki Lord’s Ondo		Fun summer memories with the Tanuki Ondo
85	Relaxed Bon Dance		The gentle rhythm of the summer festival and songs of the season
86	Ultraman Ondo		Fun music that fuses tokusatsu and festivals
87	Doraemon Ondo		Summer memories enjoyed with the Doraemon Ondo
88	It’s Hamu Hamu ON-DO, Ham-chans!		Bon Odori song by the Hamtaro crew originating from the anime
89	DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE		A dance song that depicts bonds with friends and dreams
90	Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!		A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
91	As expected, super hyped!		Introduction to Momoclo-chan Z’s songs for children
92	nectarineterebi senshi		The theme song of Tensai TV-kun, a track brimming with children’s sensibilities.
93	Standing on stageYOASOBI		A moving song that supports children striving toward their dreams
94	Living in ColorDizunī		Tokyo Disney 40th Anniversary Theme Song
95	Happy Children		Fun warm-up exercises at Happy Children
96	Ondo Dango Three Brothers		Enjoy summer with the Bon Odori version of Dango Three Brothers
97	Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin		A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone
98	Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou		A lively dance song introduction for the Minami-jima Parade
99	ultramarineYOASOBI		An energetic youth dance song
100	Shinako Worldshinako		Shinako’s captivating songs that are close to children
101	Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou		A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
102	Ninja Hattari-kun		Ninja Hattari-kun sings his techniques in a cool musical style.
103	Shuriken Ninja		Transform into a ninja! Let’s play with fun songs and techniques.
104	S-s-stealthy footsteps		Showcase of a child's quiet ninja dance
105	Ninnin Nintama Ondo		Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō
106	Transform! Ninja-jan!		The charm of children enjoying ninja transformations
107	Mischief Ninja Arts Manual		The comical dance of the Trickster Ninja Arts Ledger
108	Gymnastics, transform! Ninja jump!		Let's dance like ninjas together with the kids!
109	Ninja Hattori-kun		Let's dance to the opening song of Ninja Hattori-kun
110	Carrot NinjaKeroponzu		A special feature exploring the charm of the Carrot Ninja
111	Color NinjaOzawa Kazuto		A fun stage where colorful ninjas dance
112	sound ninjaFukuda Sho		The fun of ninjas dancing to the beat
113	Zankyo SankaAimer		Liven up the sports day with the powerful music of Demon Slayer.
114	Tattayuzu		An uplifting cheer song that encourages children’s feelings
115	Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu		Anpanman’s theme song, a song of courage and hope
116	chantAdo		Ado's songs are perfect for kids' dance!
117	New EraAdo		Powerful songs by Ado, perfect for kids’ dance
118	Color Explorersicchī・naru		Stimulating children's curiosity with colorful music
119	Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai		Ending theme song of Chibi Maruko-chan
120	POKÉDANCEnanahira		A Pokémon song that celebrates the joy of friendship
121	[Dance] Love has burst forthyuzu		An energetic song; a movie theme song
122	Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko		A children's song themed around space and planets
123	PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō		A sports day song that brings children’s smiles and energy
124	Hattori-kun Ondo		Introducing the Ninja Hattori-kun Ondo
125	peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki		NHK “With Mother” Spring Song
126	Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A song for parents and children to enjoy together with cat-themed music
127	March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A bright and lively march, stepping toward the future
128	As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z		A dance song to liven up the sports day!
129	Ghost Party		Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music
130	Shimajiro Ondo!		A lively rhythm that makes the heart dance—a song loved by children
131	Ebi Kanics
132	The Do-Re-Mi Song
133	It’s fun.		Classic songs that children can enjoy singing
134	Friend Ponkurton		An uplifting, lively track that expresses friendship and bonds
135	Etiquette Man		Manners Learning Song for Children
136	Kupurupā is a secret word!		An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures
137	They say they want to wake up feeling refreshed.		Let's get moving energetically with a morning exercise song!
138	My cutest featureFRUITS ZIPPER		Discover your charm with a cute song
139	WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners		The theme song for the 50th anniversary of Super Sentai is captivating.
140	Only One StoryZEROBASEONE		Pokémon opening theme, ZEROBASEONE’s Song of Courage
141	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Kento-san's 'Hai, yorokonde' is trending
142	Child of AbrahamAmerika Gasshūkoku no dōyō		A fun play song popular with children: Abraham's Song
143	Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko		A song where children's smiles spread happiness
144	Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera		Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura.
145	Idol Precure with You♪ Light Up!Ishii Ami, Kumada Akane, Yoshitake Chihaya		Anime songs convey the bonds of friendship and the power of music.
146	I love stripes!		Children’s music with a bright, friendly singing voice
147	Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5		The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular.
148	Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN		An energetic song from the One Piece Fish-Man Island arc
149	But no loveRainy。		An upbeat song that both adults and children can enjoy