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)
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.
aiueo staruraimisako
Overflowing with emotion and rich in melody, the song “Aiueo Hoshisama” is truly beautiful.
Set to a flowing tune, it lets you hear all 50 Japanese syllables of the “a-i-u-e-o” sequence.
The melody is gentle, making it feel like you could learn the 50 sounds as you sing along.
They say learning through song makes it harder to forget, so I think it’s perfect for children who don’t know the 50 sounds yet or who are just starting to take an interest in them.
Because the song softly and smoothly sings through the 50 sounds, kids will likely find themselves listening, completely absorbed.
Kung Fu LadyTakada Tomoko
From the title and the sound, you can kind of tell it’s a track inspired by Chinese action films.
The tempo is very relaxed, so it brings to mind tai chi among Chinese martial arts.
The lyrics also seem to prioritize atmosphere, and they even sound like introductions of characters in an action movie.
Toward the end, there’s a section where four-character idioms are read aloud in Chinese over a gentle, Chinese-style sound, making the track come across as distinctly playful.
spring, summer, autumn, winterYoshida Michiko
Children are full of energy in every season and love playing outdoors, don’t they? I’d like to introduce a wonderful song that portrays children’s lively, expressive faces.
The song is sung in sections for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and as you listen, each season comes to life in the background.
By experiencing many seasonal games, children nurture their minds and bodies in a healthy way.
It’s a lovely piece that lets you fondly remember the seasons that have passed and look forward to the ones to come.
palindromic 21-faced layerYamazaki Seisuke
This song, full of humor and built around palindromes, brims with charm that conveys the fun of language to children.
Set to a lively rhythm, the lyrics depict everyday scenes through palindromes, unfolding one after another, so before you know it you’ll be humming along.
Included on the 1993 album “Hirake! Ponkikki Super Hit Complete Collection” and used on the children’s program “Hirake! Ponkikki,” the track—together with Kiyosuke Yamazaki’s comical vocals—is perfect for parents and children who want to enjoy wordplay.
Why not sing it together as a family and have fun unraveling the mysteries of palindromes?