Songs from Ponkickies: A roundup of nostalgic classics and popular tracks

Greeting SongTHE ALFEE

Japanese Greeting Song 'Go Aisatsu no Uta'

“Good morning,” “Good night,” “Hello”…

This song belts out the greetings we exchange every day to an up-tempo beat.

It even includes back-and-forth greetings in the lyrics, so just listening might help you naturally pick them up! The chorus and call-and-response parts have such a catchy melody that it’ll probably stick in your head after just one listen.

Check out the video with your child to see which greetings are used in which situations.

It also sounds fun to sing along and practice greeting each other as a parent–child pair!

Nonsensical SongBaku Chū Mondai

Many of you probably remember the segment where the two members of Bakushō Mondai appeared as mice called “Baku-chū Mondai,” right? Among their bits, the song they performed called “The Nonsense Song” is, as the title suggests, a funny track packed with ridiculous lines.

The two of them waving their hands as they sing and dance is also memorable.

When you read the lyrics, there are tons of descriptions that make you want to interject with a “No way!” But that chaotic vibe is what makes it so funny—and so addictive.

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HappradonkarmeWakochi Etsurō

Pappradonkarume

What on earth is the mysterious unidentified object called “Happradonkarme”? It’s pure white like cream and square like castella sponge cake… Just hearing that, it sounds incredibly delicious, doesn’t it? But to find out more, be sure to listen to the song and see for yourself.

Roar, Mr. Mammoth!Kojima Yumi

Open! Ponkikki — Yumi Kojima “Roar! Mr. Mammoth”

It’s an up-tempo, very bright song that makes you feel excited as you listen.

There are drum and guitar solos, with parts that feel like a band tune and a slightly rock-like vibe—definitely a highlight.

Be sure to listen and find out what kind of life Mr.

Mammoth leads after he comes to the house!

Child’s days memorykome kome CLUB

Child’s Days Memory (Kome Kome Club, self-cover) / Tatsuya Ishii

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.

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After a fightMiki Takashi

Takashi Miki 'After the Quarrel' Piano ♬ Accompaniment

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.

working vehiclesnokoinoko

Nokonoko from 'Open! Ponkikki' — 'Working Vehicles 1'

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.