Popular Songs Ranking for Toddlers
We’re bringing you a ranking of popular songs for toddlers!
From hit kids’ shows, anime, and beloved classics, we’ve gathered songs that children of preschool and kindergarten age will love.
These are perfect when you want to find songs that delight toddlers, sing together with your child, or choose music to match children’s videos.
Some tracks even come with official dance routines, making them great for everyday play or for dances at preschool and kindergarten events!
Use this as a handy reference!
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Popular Songs Ranking for Toddlers (71–80)
Anpanman Ondo76rank/position
Let’s all dance together! Here are some ideas for the “Anpanman Ondo.” Let’s dance the “Anpanman Ondo” with the beloved characters from “Go! Anpanman,” popular in the anime, movies, and picture books! The song has four verses, but the choreography stays the same, so it should be easy for children to learn, right? Moving their bodies to the rhythm can not only develop motor skills and a sense of rhythm, but also help nurture emotional expression—like “I did it!” and “I can dance for fun!”—and boost their self-esteem.
rainbowtsuji ayano77rank/position
Niji by Ayano Tsuji is a song about the feeling that no matter how tough things get, just having your child there makes you happy.
It’s included on the 2022 album HELLO WOMAN.
The lyrics depict how a child’s expressions and form change by the minute and second, filling each day with happiness.
The catchy melody, which conveys the everyday joys and the sense of a child growing step by step, is another highlight.
After listening, you’ll definitely want to give your child a big hug!
Ebi KanicsKeroponzu78rank/position
Keropons is a musical duo that performs at early childhood education seminars for nursery and kindergarten teachers nationwide.
They have supplied numerous songs for children’s programs, including NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Their signature 2007 release, “Ebi-Kanics,” is a pop song with an irresistibly catchy beat.
It’s memorable for the way they throw themselves into dancing as shrimp and crabs with infectious energy.
Even teachers who feel “I’m not good at teaching dance…” will find the choreography easy to learn.
Give this upbeat dance number a try—it’s perfect for sports days and events!
Friends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi79rank/position
Written by Tokiko Iwatani, this song features warm lyrics that convey the importance of friendship.
It portrays a wonderful bond where friends can communicate just by looking into each other’s eyes and help one another in times of trouble.
The song was first performed in 1977 in the Shiki Theatre Company musical “Yuta to Fushigi na Nakamatachi” (Yuta and the Strange Companions), and it was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” the same year.
With its rich, varied melodies and easy-to-remember chorus, it’s also popular as a choral piece.
It’s recommended for performances and events by four-year-olds as well.
It would be lovely if the song helps deepen the bonds between friends.
It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakata Osamu80rank/position
This is “Ashita wa Hareru,” a staple song for graduation season written and composed by singer-songwriter Osamu Sakata.
Its lyrics are memorable for gently supporting the wavering hearts of children about to graduate, encouraging them to remember their friends especially when they feel sad or want to cry.
Broadcast in March 1999 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, the piece was created to coincide with the graduation of the show’s then “big brother” and “big sister” singers.
The message that hearts remain connected even when apart warmly encourages children as they set out into a new world.
Why not sing it together with teachers and parents at the graduation ceremony or thank-you party, cherishing those precious memories?