Uplifting songs you want children to hear. Energizing songs that support the heart.

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

A perfect pick for elementary schoolers looking for music that makes their hearts dance with the arrival of spring is the collaboration song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru! Released in October 2023 and chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon, this track brims with lively energy that seems to symbolize fresh new beginnings in spring.

Through the two artists, the affection and growth they’ve felt through Pokémon are warmly expressed, and their personal episodes spark children’s imaginations.

Its bright, positive message and melody will encourage kids to take their first steps forward under the spring sunshine.

The reason for deep breathingAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Reason to Breathe Deeply' Music Video

A vitality-filled cheering song.

Aqua Timez’s powerful sound is packed with an uplifting message that nudges you to take a step toward tomorrow.

The road toward dreams and goals may be steep, but by taking a deep breath and facing yourself, new courage wells up again.

Gently singing about such subtle shifts of the heart, it soothes listeners across generations, from children to adults.

Broadcast from February to March 2025, this work delivers even deeper emotion together with visuals created by active university student and animation artist Hirohisa Sakimura.

The message performed by the reunited Aqua Timez will quietly give a push to anyone striving to live each day to the fullest.

Little OnesMAN WITH A MISSION

Little Ones

This work is marked by a warm pop sound and gentle vocals that portray the small happiness and hope found in everyday life.

It tenderly sings about the sincere wishes everyone holds and the quiet joys felt in daily living, delivering kindness and courage to listeners’ hearts.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from June to July 2021, the song was presented with a heartwarming animation created by Ryo Okawara, alongside its moving melody.

As a supportive anthem that stands with hardworking children and those who want to keep dreaming even as adults, it continues to soothe the hearts of many.

Mirai BanaAndrop

androp “Mirai Bana” Official Audio

This is a warm, encouraging song filled with uplifting messages that was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Set to a gentle melody, it tenderly sings—through a clear, translucent voice—of past memories blooming into flowers of hope for the future.

Seamlessly blending androp’s emotional musicality with listener-centered messaging, the piece was released in April 2025 and is also included on the album “hooray.” It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to in this season when farewells and new encounters intersect—graduations, moving up to the next stage, and the start of new lives.

Defeated Herokoron

【MV】Defeated Hero / Colon

An encouraging song that gently supports children striving toward their dreams and goals.

Koron from Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri) delivers a gentle yet powerful vocal that resonates like a warm embrace, soothing the worries and setbacks everyone experiences.

Released in May 2019, the piece carries a message of taking steady steps forward without fearing failure, while cherishing your true self.

Even if others laugh at you, the lyrics stress the importance of protecting your own smile—perfect for moments of doubt or discouragement.

Centered on the piano, the melody brims with kindness, as if softly nudging the listener onward.

It’s a song we hope every child aiming for their dreams—without fear of failure—will hear.

Can I visit you with cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

ZUTOMAYO “Can I Come See You With Cream?” MV (ZUTOMAYO – CREAM)

This song was created as the theme for an NHK Educational children’s news program.

Centered on the theme of “dialogue” to find answers in the gray area rather than 0 or 100, it delivers a profound message in gentle language while questioning things adults take for granted.

Anticipated as a piece that fosters an SDGs mindset, it’s recommended for parents and children seeking a starting point to think about social issues, as well as for educators who value flexible thinking.

To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand

Hands to the Sun — Vocals: AI Kiritan (with lyrics)

It’s a classic children’s song brimming with the joy and hope of living.

Through the sight of blood glowing red when sunlight shines through a hand, it gently conveys the preciousness of life.

Earthworms, dragonflies, frogs, and other creatures make appearances, and the warm melody teaches the wonder of living together.

The lyrics, imbued with Takashi Yanase’s deep sentiments, harmonize beautifully with the bright tune crafted by Tak Izumi.

First broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1962, it was performed by the Boys Jacks on the 1965 Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It later appeared in elementary school music textbooks and has continued to be cherished by many.

It’s a perfect cheer song for children swelling with hope as they take a new step forward.