Songs from Ponkickies: A roundup of nostalgic classics and popular tracks
Don’t you ever find yourself humming the songs that played on the “Ponkikki/ Ponkikkids” series even now? Spanning from the 1970s to the 2010s, the music from the Ponkikki series has been beloved for decades—children’s songs that still leave a deep impression on adults’ hearts.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of tracks from “Ponkikkids” that are sure to stir up a wave of nostalgia.
Be sure to find your new favorite tune!
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Songs from Ponkickies: A collection of nostalgic classics and popular tracks (41–50)
The Song of the Twelve Zodiac Animalskurappu
It’s a very bright and fun song where the animals of the twelve zodiac signs make lively, comical appearances in time with a catchy tune.
Some people might even find that, before they know it, they’ve memorized all twelve zodiac signs just by listening to this song.
Hanako is here!!Mayutan
This song, which was hugely popular on the children’s program “Ponkikkies,” is irresistibly cute with its unique idea of being helped by Hanako the Ghost.
By repeating the phrase “Scary things, scary things, go away!” it effectively eases children’s fears.
Released in 1994 and also used as an anime theme song, it’s characterized by a bright and fun melody.
Even timid kids can’t help but sing along.
If you sing and dance with your friends, all those scary feelings will surely fly away.
It’s like a magical song that helps you befriend ghosts—why not sing it together and have some fun?
Kokoro-kun, Kokoro-sanOotake Shinobu
This charming song, which also features illustrations by the famous picture book author Taro Gomi, is called “Kokoro-kun, Kokoro-san.” It’s sung by the actress Shinobu Otake—some of you might be surprised to hear that.
The song asks what Kokoro-kun and Kokoro-san—who live in everyone’s hearts—really are.
While the vocals are warm and the lyrics are cute, their content is quite profound, expressing the invisible movements of the heart and our emotions.
It’s definitely a song I’d love children to hear.
Ready, set, go!Mr.Children
This is a song that was used as the ending theme in fiscal year 2005.
It is included on Mr.Children’s single “Yon-Jigen Four Dimensions.” While the sound alone gives a refreshing impression, a closer look at the lyrics reveals emotions akin to the poignancy of contemplating the transition from childhood to adulthood.
With words that symbolize childlike qualities appearing throughout, the song also seems to portray the confusion of someone in the midst of growing up, bewildered by their own changes.
It carries a mysterious atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and bittersweet.
baby raccoon dogKashima Hideya
This song, “Tanuki Baby,” starring Pon-chan the baby raccoon dog, is a delightful piece where each of Pon-chan’s actions in the lyrics is so adorable that you can’t help but smile as you listen.
With the tanuki’s signature shapeshifting, Pon-chan turns into a human baby or child to try things a tanuki wants to do—such a unique concept, isn’t it? In the end, even without transforming into a human, Pon-chan simply cuddles up to his mom whenever he wants affection, which leaves you with a warm, comforting feeling.