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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Ponkickies songs: A roundup of nostalgic classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Child’s days memorykome kome CLUB
This is a song that was often used as the ending theme during the 1994–1995 season.
As the title suggests, it depicts a nostalgic look back at childhood memories.
Although it’s a song from a children’s program, it also seems aimed at parents, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
While it reflects on a past that cannot be returned to, it conveys not sadness or loneliness, but a sense of hope—moving toward the future with radiant memories in one’s heart.
Hustle Grandmanokoinoko
This song, Hustle Granny, has been around since the good old record days, and just listening to it makes you feel that nostalgic era.
This hustling granny is full of energy no matter what she does: she hustles even if she forgets souvenirs, hustles by dancing with the young folks, and hustles in her jeans.
We’d all love to stay as powerful as this grandma, wouldn’t we? The lyrics are really fun, too, making it a catchy, powerful tune you can’t help but hum along to.
Songs from Ponkikkies: A collection of nostalgic classics and popular tracks (31–40)
A dinosaur came to townUwakasa Tsunehiko
Dinosaurs are ancient creatures that kids absolutely love, right? If those dinosaurs came to our town…
it might be a little scary, but just imagining it while you listen makes this a really fun song.
Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, and other dinosaurs that are hugely popular with children make one appearance after another, so it’s a great pick for kids who love dinosaurs.
Tsunehiko Kamishino’s powerful voice fits the song perfectly, and the dinosaur roars in the middle are super cool too! Definitely give it a listen!
Roar, Mr. Mammoth!Kojima Yumi
It’s an up-tempo, very bright song that makes you feel excited as you listen.
The melody is pastoral, yet there’s also a guitar solo—striking a nice balance between poppiness and coolness.
Give it a listen to find out what kind of life Mr.
Mammoth leads after coming to live at home.
After a fightMiki Takashi
When you have a fight with someone you love, how are you supposed to make up…? Making up after a fight is tough, isn’t it? If we could just honestly say “I’m sorry,” we could probably reconcile—but it’s not that easy.
This song puts those complicated feelings into a cute melody.
The way they make up in the song is so heartwarming that it leaves you feeling gentle as you listen.
With this approach to making up, anyone is sure to end up smiling.
It’s a truly lovely song where sincerity and shyness can be felt in every corner of the music.
Sugar SugarMako
Loved for many years as a popular song from “Hirake! Ponkikki,” this piece is characterized by its lively rhythm and sweet imagery in the lyrics.
While themed around sugar, it actually conveys an educational message about the importance of brushing teeth.
Mako’s vocals and the pop melody capture children’s hearts, and since its 1981 release, it has been cherished as one of the show’s signature songs.
The promotional video, which can be enjoyed alongside the animation, is also appealing.
It’s recommended even for children who don’t like brushing their teeth, helping them learn the importance of healthy habits while they sing and dance along.
working vehiclesnokoinoko
This song is perfect for kids who love vehicles.
It’s said to have been incredibly popular ever since it was released! Ambulances, tow trucks, mail trucks—cool vehicles you see around town—appear one after another, so it’s exciting to listen to.
Nowadays there are many sequels to the song, and even rare vehicles you might not have heard of make an appearance! Listening to it might just make you a car expert.
Even after the show ended, this song has stayed hugely popular and is still being sung, so be sure to give it a listen.