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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!

Playlist

Popular Songs Ranking for Toddlers
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Karada Dandan
Karada Dandanplay_arrow
A dance song where you pretend to be animals will liven up the sports day.
2Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko
Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuikoplay_arrow
You can dance cheerfully to Hanakappa’s opening theme song.
3Boyoyon MarchImai Yūzō, Haida Shōko
Boyoyon MarchImai Yūzō, Haida Shōko
An inspiring choral piece that lifts everyone’s spirits
4100% CourageHikaru GENJI
100% CourageHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
The famous song from the anime “Nintama Rantarō.”
5Flower of ThanksYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Flower of ThanksYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumiplay_arrow
A song that conveys gratitude, a heartwarming classic
6To a new tomorrowSakushi sakkyoku: Yazaki Fuuka
To a new tomorrowSakushi sakkyoku: Yazaki Fuukaplay_arrow
Gratitude and Growth Reflected in a Nursery School Graduation Song
7If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa
If only you were here so I could hold you.miwaplay_arrow
Songs that sing about love for a baby are perfect for Instagram
8Jamboree Mickey!Tokyo Dizunīrando
Jamboree Mickey!Tokyo Dizunīrandoplay_arrow
Disney Kids Dance is super popular! Easy and fun
9SmileKamisiraishi Moka
SmileKamisiraishi Mokaplay_arrow
The opening theme song of Hanakappa
10birthdayKumaki Anri
birthdayKumaki Anriplay_arrow
A song about the miracle of simply being alive
11The Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yume
The Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yumeplay_arrow
A classic graduation song wishing for children’s growth
12My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi
My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumiplay_arrow
Azumi Inoue’s clear, gentle singing voice, which resonates so beautifully, is a child…
13Cinnamon’s LullabyShinamon
Cinnamon's LullabyShinamonplay_arrow
Its tail curls round and round like a cinnamon roll...
14Please let the weather be nice tomorrow!Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Please let the weather be nice tomorrow!Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
NHK’s Singing Big Brother expresses a bright future in a song
15Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
A children's song in rock: an anthem of courage to take on challenges with a positive spirit.
16paprika
paprika
The lively song “Paprika” is very popular among children.
17As expected, super hyped!
As expected, super hyped!play_arrow
Introduction to Momoclo-chan Z’s songs for children
18Dancing Rockin’ Monster
Dancing Rockin' Monsterplay_arrow
Dance videos are popular, and the track is a banger!
19Until we meet againyuzu
Until we meet againyuzuplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that wishes for parting and reunion
20Hyokkori Hyoutan-jima
Hyokkori Hyoutan-jimaplay_arrow
'Hyokkori Hyotan Island' is a song popular with children.
21DoraemonHoshino Gen
DoraemonHoshino Genplay_arrow
Let's have fun moving our bodies with the Doraemon dance
22Muscatyuzu
Muscatyuzuplay_arrow
Let's dance with the kids to Yuzu's 'Muscat'!
23To the children’s futureKetsumeishi
To the children’s futureKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A song for the future filled with love and hope for children
24Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s theme song of friendship and bonds, a heartwarming classic
25Let’s decorate with holly.
Let's decorate with holly.play_arrow
An old Welsh melody Christmas song
26Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is comingplay_arrow
Santa’s gentle winter song, loved by children
27Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu
Anpanman's Marchdoriiminguplay_arrow
A fundamental the—me of “What is the joy of living?”
28red dragonflySakushi: Miki Rofū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku
red dragonflySakushi: Miki Rofū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsakuplay_arrow
A lullaby that sings of sunsets and nostalgia
29I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
I'll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJaplay_arrow
Filled with a warm feeling of thinking about someone special,…
301, 2, 3After the Rain(soraru × mafumafu)
1, 2, 3After the Rain(soraru × mafumafu)play_arrow
Pokémon opening theme song, a bright and energetic track
31swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzuplay_arrow
A hopeful song by YOASOBI and children
32Shuwa Pika☆Toothbrushinghanakappa
Shuwa Pika☆Toothbrushinghanakappaplay_arrow
Let's have fun brushing our teeth with the Hanakappa toothbrushing song
33Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao
Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemaoplay_arrow
The charm of the Doraemon theme song and the untold story of its creation
34From your momHatsuda Etsuko
From your momHatsuda Etsukoplay_arrow
A debut single that sings of a mother's love
35Child GodKojya Misako
Child GodKojya Misakoplay_arrow
An Okinawan lullaby. Heartwarming with love and prayer.
36Shiri-shiri dance
Shiri-shiri danceplay_arrow
The popular 'Shiriri Dance' on TikTok is trending in Japan.
37POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi
POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashiplay_arrow
A distinctive guitar melody that sticks in your head after just one listen...
38Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starfuransu min’yō
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starfuransu min'yōplay_arrow
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is an ideal song for beginners.
39May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
May it be filled with kindnessJUJUplay_arrow
JUJU’s famous song that sings about the preciousness of life and gratitude
40rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
A gem of a song that sings of hope with a rainbow theme
41My Little RoseHirai Dai
My Little RoseHirai Daiplay_arrow
A warm song by Dai Hirai filled with love for his child
42Unpapa Exercise
Unpapa Exerciseplay_arrow
Support screening style of the Shimajiro movie
43Mickey Mouse March
Mickey Mouse Marchplay_arrow
To the tune of the famous Mickey Mouse March, 'Ah...'
44PopopopoposeGReeeeN
PopopopoposeGReeeeNplay_arrow
A song that kids can dance to happily with a smile
45rainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays a journey through a life full of hope.
46I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
An uplifting song for children shining at a sports day
47Furu Furu Fruit
Furu Furu Fruitplay_arrow
A song for learning with fun using fruit names
48strollInoue Azumi
strollInoue Azumiplay_arrow
Totoro’s “Sanpo” is a delightful classic.
49Your ColorSakushi/Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu
Your ColorSakushi/Sakkyoku: Edamamenzuplay_arrow
A colorful children's song, let's dance happily
50ParadeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
ParadeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
Singing of hope and dreams, uplifting the hearts of children
51The bell rings.Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
The bell rings.Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsukoplay_arrow
Explaining the appeal of ending theme songs in children's TV shows
52BatonKobukuro
BatonKobukuroplay_arrow
A warm song that sings of the bonds of life
53Let’s hold handsMakihara Noriyuki
Let's hold handsMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A song that conveys the importance of holding hands
54maple leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
maple leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
A classic song praising the beauty of autumn leaves: Japan’s autumn.
55The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance
The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Danceplay_arrow
The Cute Dance Song of Butt Detective
56You are my friend.
You are my friend.play_arrow
The famous song from Toy Story, a song about friendship
57Good childMiyazaki no Komoriuta
Good childMiyazaki no Komoriutaplay_arrow
This piece was, in the first year of the Heisei era, by decision of the Board of Education…
58Old MacDonald Had A Farm (Cheerful Farm)
Old MacDonald Had A Farm (Cheerful Farm)play_arrow
Famous for the farm song, E-I-E-I-O
59pupilaiko
pupilaikoplay_arrow
A lullaby-style song by aiko, perfect for baby posts
60A precious treasureShinzawa Toshihiko
A precious treasureShinzawa Toshihikoplay_arrow
A touching, heartwarming song celebrating graduation from kindergarten
61Where is this mushroom?Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Where is this mushroom?Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumiplay_arrow
A children's song where a mushroom's transformations are fun
62100% Courage
100% Courageplay_arrow
The popular opening theme of Nintama Rantarō
63Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu
Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzuplay_arrow
The nationwide hit song “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie”
64The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
A one-of-a-kind flower that each person makes bloom in the world
65miracleUru
miracleUruplay_arrow
A moving theme song that gently sings of the birth of life
66snowMonbushō shōka
snowMonbushō shōkaplay_arrow
A classic winter tune, a masterpiece that paints a snowy landscape
67Wish Upon a Star
Wish Upon a Starplay_arrow
Introducing Pinocchio’s classic song “When You Wish Upon a Star”
68Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN
Cheer of StarlightGReeeeNplay_arrow
A warm melody and love for someone special
69Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
Maruko’s “Odoru Pompoko Rin” is hugely popular.
70Bright Red Autumnsakushi: satsuma tadashi / sakkyoku: kobayashi hideo
Bright Red Autumnsakushi: satsuma tadashi / sakkyoku: kobayashi hideoplay_arrow
An autumn children’s song, a child’s perspective on a crimson landscape.
71Shakariki! Soran Samba
Shakariki! Soran Sambaplay_arrow
A fusion of Soran-bushi and samba
72Poyoyon March
Poyoyon Marchplay_arrow
Give children courage with an upbeat march
73Friends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi
Friends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashiplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that sings the importance of friendship
74Goodbye MarchSakata Osamu, Mori Miyuki
Goodbye MarchSakata Osamu, Mori Miyukiplay_arrow
The Appeal of the Puppet Show Ending 'Sayonara March'
75Birthday Songayaka
Birthday Songayakaplay_arrow
Introduction to songs suitable for creating birthday reels
76Vegetable Song
Vegetable Songplay_arrow
Learn food education in a fun way through the sounds and movements of vegetables
77Lullaby
Lullabyplay_arrow
A soothing lullaby cherished across generations
78Anpanman Ondo
Anpanman Ondoplay_arrow
Let’s have fun dancing to the Anpanman Ondo!
79rainbowtsuji ayano
rainbowtsuji ayanoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates the joys of parenting.
80Ebi KanicsKeroponzu
Ebi KanicsKeroponzuplay_arrow
Keropons, a children's music duo
81It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakata Osamu
It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
The moving song for graduation from kindergarten, “Ashita wa Hareru” (Tomorrow Will Be Sunny)
82glitter-sparkle-ponHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
glitter-sparkle-ponHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
Changes and Charms of the FANTANE! Ending Theme
83Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~Matsu Takako
Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~Matsu Takakoplay_arrow
A song about the courage to accept your true self
84LullabySakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin
LullabySakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shinplay_arrow
Lullaby, a children’s song with lyrics by Hakushu Kitahara
85Untitled TodayHirai Dai
Untitled TodayHirai Daiplay_arrow
An empowering message that faces the beauty and challenges of everyday life
86From MotherKasai Shunsuke
From MotherKasai Shunsukeplay_arrow
The timing of celebrating a child’s first birthday is something that...
87strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A bright, lively march-style song is perfect for enjoying with your child...
88I can hear the Christmas songShinzawa Toshihiko
I can hear the Christmas songShinzawa Toshihikoplay_arrow
Delivering joy to children through Christmas songs
89Sketchaimyon
Sketchaimyonplay_arrow
A warm tale of Nobita and his friends
90day by dayYoshida Yamada
day by dayYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A song that loves grandpa and grandma
91Sea Dance
Sea Danceplay_arrow
A fun dance song where you can protect and learn about the ocean
92Hinamatsuri / Musunde Hiraite
Hinamatsuri / Musunde Hiraiteplay_arrow
Hinamatsuri version of the hand play song “Musunde Hiraite”
93the temple’s head monk
the temple’s head monkplay_arrow
The tradition and charm of the hand-play song “Sesse-sse”
94sledding
sleddingplay_arrow
A fun song that's essential for Christmas
95Ode to Joy
Ode to Joyplay_arrow
The charm of the Ninth Symphony, a symbol of peace and brotherhood
96There’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
There's no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akiraplay_arrow
A summer ghost-story children's song, still in use today
97Rock, paper, scissors with pumpkin
Rock, paper, scissors with pumpkinplay_arrow
Halloween hit song 'Goo Choki Paa de Pumpkin'
98Mom’s lullabyMayumiinu
Mom’s lullabyMayumiinuplay_arrow
An emotional lullaby sung by Mayuminu
99Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
Let's draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishibaplay_arrow
The Appeal of Songs That Nurture Children's Dreams and Hopes
100A million years of happiness!!Kuwata Keisuke
A million years of happiness!!Kuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Kuwata’s “1,000,000 Years of Happiness!!” is...