Ranking of Popular Japanese Music and J-POP Among Elementary School Girls [2026]

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA8rank/position

[Sports Day Dance] [Full Song Version] Demon Slayer - Gurenge | Easy Choreography (Kindergarten, Nursery, Elementary School, Recital)

This is a song by LiSA that became a massive hit as the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

It features a powerful rock sound and lyrics that resonate deeply.

The phrase “I found the reason I can be strong” conveys the importance of discovering your own strength and moving forward.

Released in July 2019, it gained phenomenal popularity, even being performed at the 70th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen that same year.

This song gives you the courage to face difficulties and is perfect for enjoying karaoke with friends and family.

Sing it together with full energy and make great memories!

It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone9rank/position

“Nandemonaiya” Kamishiraishi Mone cover (live recording)

Nandemonaiya, the song by the rock band RADWIMPS that was used in the anime film Your Name and became a hot topic, has been covered by Mone Kamishiraishi, who is active as both a singer and an actress.

Of course, the original is wonderful, but this version also drew attention among listeners for the way her gentle singing style really touches the heart.

It’s a masterpiece that I can recommend you savor word by word in the lyrics.

Incidentally, it’s also a very popular choice for karaoke.

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Araki Jakkan

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Goodbye DeclarationFlower10rank/position

Chinozo “Goodbye Declaration” feat. FloweR

A track by Chinozo, who is active as a sound producer and Vocaloid producer, and their first song to surpass 10 million plays.

It’s a Vocaloid track featuring the female VOCALOID v flower, known for her powerful, androgynous voice tailored for rock.

The song’s speedy feel, highlighted by lively synths and guitars, makes it irresistibly catchy.

It has been widely covered by singers popular with children, so many elementary school girls are likely familiar with it.

With a unique appeal that sets it apart from typical J-pop, it’s an addictive number that resonates with elementary school girls and invites repeated listening.

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Planet LoopEve feat. Nayutan Seijin11rank/position

Planet Loop – Eve feat. Nayutan Seijin

A collaboration between Nayutan Seijin, a Vocaloid producer who came from outer space, and Eve, who is active both as a Vocaloid producer and as a singer-songwriter! It’s included on the second album, “OFFICIAL NUMBER,” released in 2016.

Eve’s gentle vocals seem to wrap around the sweet-and-sour love song that’s so characteristic of Nayutan Seijin.

Since both artists are popular among younger audiences, including elementary school girls, the collaboration drew a lot of attention when it was announced.

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Turing LoveNanawo Akari feat. Sou12rank/position

Turing Love feat. Sou / Nanawo Akari

This song is a collaboration between Akari Nanawo, who is also active as a YouTuber, and the singer Sou.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime “Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It” and was released in 2020.

The lyrics and composition were done by the popular Vocaloid producer NayutalieN.

As the title suggests, it’s a sweet-and-sour love song—both the tune and the lyrics are extremely cute.

And the call-and-response style of the melody is just so much fun!

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Only for you, clear skiesYorushika13rank/position

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

This is a song by Yorushika, a band consisting of n-buna—who is also active as a Vocaloid producer and enjoys immense popularity among teenagers—and vocalist suis.

It’s included on their second mini-album, “Dakara Boku wa Ongaku wo Yameta” (No Encore for the Lost), released in 2018.

The piece is steeped in nostalgia, recalling summers spent with someone precious, and it tightens your chest as you listen.

Yet its brisk arrangement and refreshing melody offer solace, making it an emotional number.

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Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB4814rank/position

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

A popular song by AKB48, known as a national idol group.

With Rino Sashihara as the center, its easy-to-remember choreography became a hot topic.

The song gives courage to girls who lack confidence.

It’s sure to give you the courage to enjoy life and get through it.