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 (51–60)
Peach Heartnokoinoko
Sung with heartfelt warmth by Nokoinoko, this piece is a charming song about searching for the heart inside a peach.
Its lyrics, which convey the wonder of nature and the importance of life to children, are truly captivating.
Used in the educational TV program “Hirake! Ponkikki” in 1980, the song is especially memorable thanks to Nokoinoko’s light, airy vocals.
It’s also included on the album “Nokoinoko Taizen Returns,” so be sure to give it a listen.
Singing it while recalling the sweetness of peaches will naturally fill you with a cozy, gentle feeling.
It’s also perfect for parents and children to sing and enjoy together!
PopoDenki Gurūvu
A track that depicts a steam locomotive racing along at high speed.
Since Thomas the Tank Engine also aired within the Ponkikki series, some people may remember it in connection with that.
It’s a song that’s addictive for its unique lyrics, and for its techno sound—driven by a strong beat yet suffused with that signature Electric Groove-style weightless feel.
The subtle gap between the modern atmosphere of the sound and the image of a steam locomotive is, perhaps, part of what makes this track so interesting.
I’ll eat you up!Gachapin (Yazawa Kunie)
This is a song performed by Gachapin, one of the most iconic characters from the Ponkikki series.
The lyrics were created based on submissions from the general public, and they read like a warning to children that “bad things will happen if you do bad things.” It became a topic of discussion for being overly scary.
The composition was handled by Takuro Yoshida, and its calm atmosphere—tinged with a sense of melancholy—is memorable.
It’s precisely because the sound is so gentle that the lyrics come through so clearly, which is another key point of this song.
Kon kon kon, little foxmukku
A cute little fox sets out into the snow to buy medicine for its mother, who has caught a cold… It’s a story-like song that makes you want to hear what happens next.
The little fox transforms into a human to try to buy the medicine, but will everything go smoothly? The playful, word-game-like lyrics and the storytelling tone are delightful, and as you listen, you’ll find yourself wanting to sing along.
The exchange between the human doctor and the little fox is sure to warm your heart, too.
My heart is with youtsuji ayano
This is a single released by Ayano Tsuji in 2000.
In addition to being used on the TV show Ponkikkies, it was also featured in a cosmetics commercial.
The gentle sound of the ukulele—Ayano Tsuji’s signature instrument—resonates softly, creating a calming atmosphere that leaves a strong impression.
Despite the soothing sound, the lyrics seem to express a bittersweet feeling within oneself.
It’s also a song that conveys a strong determination, as if calling out to both the listener and the self that hearts remain connected even when apart.