[Must Listen At Least Once] Popular Songs Among Elementary School Boys: Recommended Trending Tracks

Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

‘Rat-tat-tat’ Official Music Video / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE

The song “Rat-tat-tat,” which was also featured as the CM song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Zombie de Dance,” was released in 2019 as a digital-only single by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.

With its addictive rhythm and dance moves, the track became a hot topic, and many elementary school students have probably heard it on the video-sharing app TikTok.

The choreography for the chorus is designed so that even elementary schoolers can enjoy it, so if you’re an elementary school boy who loves dancing, give it a try!

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Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSIC CLIP YouTube EDIT ver.-

This is the opening theme song of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which was a huge hit in 2019! A feature film was released in 2020 as well, and it’s no exaggeration to say the series has sparked a boom that’s become a social phenomenon.

If you’re an elementary school boy, chances are you know both the anime and this song, Gurenge.

The singer is LiSA, who has performed many anime songs.

Her powerful, soaring vocals are wonderful! It’s a popular track that has been featured widely in the media, so if you haven’t heard it yet, it’s a must-listen!

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KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

Kanae, the celebrated ballad by Sukima Switch that is often sung as a graduation song.

Released in 2004 as Sukima Switch’s second single, it was featured as an insert song in the film Rough.

In 2019, its music video surpassed 100 million views, and in 2020 it won the Gold Medal at the NexTone Award 2020.

This timeless classic, cherished for many years, is sure to resonate with the hearts of elementary school students about to graduate.

A highly recommended song for upper graders.

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paprikaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Paprika

[NHK] The 2020 support song “Paprika.” It became a hot topic partly because the lyrics and music were written by the popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.

On NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” it was featured as the August–September song.

It’s also popular as a dance track performed by the children’s unit Foorin, and if you’re an elementary school student, chances are you’ve danced to it at least once.

Since it’s often performed at various events, it’s definitely a song worth knowing.

An English version has also been released, and it seems poised to be loved not only in Japan but around the world.

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IdeaHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Idea (Official Video)

A digital-only single by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, who until 2015 also performed as the guitarist for the instrumental band SAKEROCK, which he founded.

Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series ‘Half, Blue.’, the track lives up to its title by packing a wealth of ideas into a single piece—band sound, dance number, and acoustic solo performance—making it a richly textured listen.

Despite its complex structure that traverses multiple genres, the song is completed as a catchy tune with Gen Hoshino’s signature pop sensibility, featuring melodies so accessible that even elementary school children can sing along.

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Hoshino Takashi

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together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

How about an upbeat song that’s a guaranteed hit with elementary school boys? It’s a track by WANIMA, a three-piece punk band from Kumamoto Prefecture, included on their second single “JUICE UP!!,” released in 2016.

It was used in a commercial, so many of you have probably heard it.

The powerful sound and straightforward vocals are truly exhilarating! With positive lyrics that encourage you to keep moving forward, it’s an energy-filled punk rock number that lifts your spirits.

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Araki Jakkan

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fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi

DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu 'Uchiage Hanabi' MUSIC VIDEO

It’s the theme song of the 2017 animated film Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? Produced by the anime studio Shaft, known for Bakemonogatari, the film featured Kenshi Yonezu—immensely popular among teenagers—whose participation made the song a hot topic.