Summary of songs with the 'Momotaro' motif and tracks featuring peaches or ogres
Momotaro, the classic tale of a boy who takes a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant with him to Oni Island to defeat the ogres.
It’s a beloved national folktale cherished by people of all ages.
In recent years, it even drew attention as the motif for a mobile phone company’s commercials.
This time, we’ve put together a selection of Japanese songs themed around Momotaro, as well as works featuring peaches and ogres.
In fact, Momotaro isn’t just a children’s song.
Be sure to read to the end—you might discover tracks you’ve never known before.
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Songs with a 'Momotaro' motif: A roundup of tracks featuring peaches and ogres (21–30)
Momotaro After ThatOgawa Rie
It might be a song that little kids will enjoy.
It’s a track by enka singer Rie Ogawa, known for her stage performances with a harisen (paper fan), released in 2008.
Its charm lies in a melody reminiscent of a Bon Odori dance and unique lyrics themed around “Momotaro.” Since it has a nursery rhyme feel, it seems likely to go over well with preschool and kindergarten children.
It could even work as background music for a school performance.
If you’re looking for a “Momotaro” song to enjoy with parents and children together, be sure to give it a listen.
A flower that blooms in the heartNPO hōjin kyatoru rīfu
This is the theme song from the musical “Momoshirō’s Demon-Slaying,” performed by the NPO Quatre Leaf, which stages musicals at hospitals, special needs schools, and senior care facilities.
In the story, Momoshirō is ordered to slay demons, but when he actually meets them, he finds they are kind-hearted beings.
The lyrics carry the message that “even if we are different, we can still connect with one another.”
Songs with the 'Momotaro' motif: A roundup of tracks featuring peaches and demons (31–40)
Pink FantasyChisuga Haruka
Born from the premise “What if Momotaro were actually a girl?” and developed across multiple media, the project series is Momokyun Sword.
Its anime version’s opening theme is this track, “Momoiro Fantasy.” Performed by Haruka Chisuga, who is active as a voice actress, it was released in 2014 as her fourth single.
It’s a catchy song with a strikingly bright, uplifting sound.
The lyrics about heading into the future with someone special are positive and wonderful! Highly recommended when you want to lift your spirits!
It’s probably a peach.tsushimamire
An avant-garde, insanely cool rock number! It’s a track by the Chiba-born girls’ band Tsushimamire, included on their 2010 album “Sex on the Beach.” You’ll be drawn in by everything—their one-of-a-kind sound, song structure, and lyrical worldview.
Especially the melody in the latter half sticks in your head long after the song ends.
Isn’t it amazing that a song like this could be born from Momotaro?
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Speaking of Momotaro, you think of peaches—and when you think of peaches, you think of Momoiro Clover Z.
“Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo” had its lyrics changed once when Akari Hayami left the group, and then the lyrics and arrangement were tweaked again after Momoka Ariyasu departed… it’s a song that has continuously supported Momoiro Clover Z.
You could even say it pioneered the idea of fans’ chant responses in idol songs being recognized as “calls”! This track has been covered by many idols, too—it’s truly a god-tier song that I hope will be passed down and sung forever.
Song of Momotaro the SamuraiMinami Haruo
The novel Momotarō Samurai by Juichirō Yamate.
The TV drama version starring actor Hideki Takahashi is very famous, isn’t it? This song was its theme, sung by enka singer Haruo Minami.
It was released as a single in 1976.
The lyrics’ period-drama flavor perfectly captures the world of Momotarō Samurai.
Minami’s warm yet steady, resolute voice falls gently on the ears.
You might appreciate what a good song it is even more if you listen to it after watching the drama.
Pink Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya
Even if you say a song about “peaches,” I think the work people picture varies a lot by generation, but if your youth was in the 2000s, I bet “♡Momoiro Kataomoi♡” popped into your head.
It’s the fifth single from the legendary idol Aya Matsuura and a massive hit.
They say Matsuura was still in middle school when she released this track, so the pressure and nerves of singing it solo must have been intense.
The music video, with its cute concept of a girl working at a peach-canning factory, is adorable—don’t miss it!