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!

Playlist

Songs from Ponkickies: A roundup of nostalgic classics and popular tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	aiueo staruraimisako		A poetic song that overlays the Japanese syllabary with stars
2	Rock-Paper-Scissors ParadiseHonma Yusuke		An addictive song themed around rock-paper-scissors
3	Kung Fu LadyTakada Tomoko		A Chinese-style song with the theme of Chinese martial arts
4	Lucky and happyUentsu Eiji, Gachapin MUKKU		A lucky, happy song
5	Tanaage OndoOotake Shinobu		Differences in opinions between parent and child over table manners
6	Flying tricyclenagira kenichi		A song about a child’s free imagination, flying into the sky on a tricycle
7	Even one carrotnagira kenichi		Even with just one, it's a carrot — a counting-learning song
8	How’s your body feeling?shouji keisuke		A song for learning body parts through rhythm
9	Ohana’s HotelShiratori Emiko		Insert song from Ponkikki, a fantastical work by Emiko Shiratori
10	I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Comfortable music that makes you feel like going for a walk
11	Kamate OndoOotake Shinobu		A song that expresses a child’s wish for attention
12	Everyone is friendsYamazaki Seisuke		A graduation song where time with friends becomes a treasure
13	Summer ResolutionŌe Senri		A classic summer tune that portrays the sense of anticipation felt by boys and girls.
14	Let’s tickle the Earth!Nikirina with Watanabe Sadao		An insert song from Ponkickies, a piece by Nikirina and Sadao Watanabe
15	This road, on and onnokoinoko		A classic song that tickles Gachapin and Mukku’s sense of adventure
16	Catch a cold and go night-night.Kashima Hideya		A nostalgic song that depicts the loneliness of a day missed due to a cold
17	A Bath Counting SongChikura Hito		A fun numbers bath song that warms up your body
18	Now, an adventure!Wada Akiko		Small everyday adventures and hope for the future
19	Hone Hone RockShimon Masato		A fun, spooky song for dancing with drums and bones
20	Even with just one, it’s a carrot.nagira kenichi		A song to enjoyably learn numbers and counting
21	Circle, Triangle, Squarenokoinoko		Nostalgic children's song “Circle Triangle Square”
22	And then, vroom vroomchibikko burazāzu		A Rockin’ Kids’ Song: “Hoide-motte Boom Boom”
23	Thump-thump, boom! First GradersSakurai Jun		A cheer song that sings about the anxieties and hopes of new first-year students
24	Hello, my friendsshibatakano		A classic song themed around nature sung by Shibatakano
25	Greeting SongTHE ALFEE		A video that makes learning greetings fun through songs
26	Sunday dadFujimoto Fusako		Dad’s masterpiece, a song that conveys a child’s love
27	HappradonkarmeWakochi Etsurō		解明 of the mysterious object Happradon Karume
28	Jabu-Jabu Rockjō remon		The Adventures of a Sperm Whale and the Journey South
29	Child’s days memorykome kome CLUB		Music that connects nostalgic memories to the future
30	Hustle Grandmanokoinoko		Hustle Granny, full of energy
31	A dinosaur came to townUwakasa Tsunehiko		Fun music full of the charm of dinosaurs
32	Roar, Mr. Mammoth!Kojima Yumi		Mammoth-kun’s bright and pop song
33	After a fightMiki Takashi		The difficulty of reconciliation and the healing of a gentle song
34	Sugar SugarMako		Learn healthy habits with a toothbrushing song
35	working vehiclesnokoinoko		A song popular with vehicle-loving children
36	Last night’s dream was Treasure Island.Ishikawa Susumu		Enka and pop songs brimming with the charm of the Showa era
37	Lose weight! Charles the Pig IIINakamura Seiichi		A classic song from an '80s children's show
38	aiueo staruraimisako		Beautiful children's music that joyfully sings the 50 sounds (Japanese syllabary)
39	Goro-chansupepe		A classic song about the adorable love story of a black cat and a calico cat
40	Swim! Taiyaki-kunbakkudoroppu shinderera		The band passionately performs the theme song from Ponkikki.
41	spring, summer, autumn, winterYoshida Michiko		Song of Children’s Seasonal Play and Emotional Growth
42	Flapping Mamanokoinoko		A song that portrays a mother's housework from a child's perspective
43	Birthday PartyGonna be fun		Special unit song, bright and powerful
44	Kung Fu LadyTakada Tomoko		A track in the style of a Chinese action movie
45	The Song of the Twelve Zodiac Animalskurappu		The animals of the Chinese zodiac make their entrance with a song
46	palindromic 21-faced layerYamazaki Seisuke		A song that conveys the fun of words through palindromes
47	I am a train.Koshibe Nobuyoshi		A song for children who love trains
48	Ready, set, go!Mr.Children		Depicting the poignant transition from childhood to adulthood
49	Flower FestivalIshii Byūti		Tatsuya Ishii’s peaceful festival theme song
50	completely baldFujimoto Fusako		A song about a child's growth and changes in clothing
51	Rockin’ OmeletMoritaka Chisato		The rock-style opening theme of Ponkickies
52	Hanako is here!!Mayutan		Ghost Hanako-san and a Song to Blow Away Fear
53	Swim! Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		A song empathizing with taiyaki dreams and life
54	PopoDenki Gurūvu		A techno track themed around steam locomotives
55	Kon kon kon, little foxmukku		A story about a little fox buying medicine for its mother on a snowy road
56	My dad, my mom, and me.Yamada Noboru		Noboru Yamada’s song is a masterpiece that conveys the warmth of family.
57	SomedayFujihara Sakura		A fun song by Sakura Fujiwara about encounters
58	My heart is with youtsuji ayano		Tsujiyano’s single that resonates with the heart
59	Kokoro-kun, Kokoro-sanOotake Shinobu		Taro Gomi’s illustrations and Shinobu Otake’s heartfelt songs
60	The Tale of the GooseChekkāzu		The Checkers’ classic, “Gachō-kun’s Fun Song”
61	I’ll eat you up!Gachapin (Yazawa Kunie)		A classic song with lyrics from Gachapin that are way too scary
62	Peach Heartnokoinoko		Searching for the Peach Heart sung by Nokoi Noko
63	baby raccoon dogKashima Hideya		A song where a baby tanuki transforms and has fun
64	Please don’t get it wrong.Kunikuni Takeharu		Rōkyoku hip-hop fuses tradition and the modern
65	Tongari Taisou No. 5Nitchimo		Get Edgy! A High-Energy Gymnastics Song
66	Nonsensical SongBaku Chū Mondai		The Nonsense Song by Baku-Chu Mondai
67	When you want to run awayAdachi Yumi		Yumi Adachi’s heartwarming song of courage, loved across generations
68	Even as an adultSuchadarapā		A sardonic song for people who can’t tidy up
69	Hanano Nippon sa no yoi yoikataoka tsurutarou		Beloved by children: classic songs from Ponkikki
70	Hey, Kaba-kun!Nakagawa Hirotaka		Hippo-kun, a fun song popular with children