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

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BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV

A song by BTS, a seven-member South Korean hip-hop group that has garnered worldwide support with their powerful dance performances.

It topped the U.S.

singles chart, the Billboard Hot 100, for two consecutive weeks, and it’s a track that even people in Japan who aren’t K-pop fans have likely heard.

With its lively, catchy sound and impactful choreography, it’s the kind of song that could captivate even elementary school girls who don’t understand Korean.

It’s easy to see why it’s a global hit, combining catchiness with dynamic energy.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Official HIGE DANDism – Pretender [Official Video]

Pretender is the hit song that made Official HIGE DANDism known to the world.

It was the theme song for the movie The Confidence Man JP: Romance, and it’s a song about unrequited love that expresses a man’s bittersweet feelings.

While their track Shukumei is especially popular among elementary school kids, many girls might prefer this song.

The aching longing and sincere affection depicted here really make your heart swell.

Since many elementary school girls may be experiencing crushes, this is a song we’d love them to listen to—both those who haven’t heard it yet and those who already know it—especially when they’re in love.

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[Official Music Video] Perfume “Chocolate Disco”

A song by Perfume, a three-member technopop unit from Hiroshima Prefecture produced by Yasutaka Nakata—also known for his work with his own band CAPSULE and producing female singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

The track is included on their fourth single, “Fan Service [sweet],” and is well known as a staple Valentine’s Day song.

With its refrain-heavy chorus, poppy sound, and dance moves that make you want to imitate them, it’s no wonder it’s popular among elementary school girls; it’s no exaggeration to call it a modern technopop masterpiece.

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Hoshino Takashi

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My Friend / ZARD [A Cappella]

ZARD’s 17th single, which still has many fans today.

It was the final ending theme for the TV Asahi anime SLAM DUNK.

The song reminds you of the importance of friendship and that you’re not alone.

It’s a work that makes you feel like doing your best for someone by your side.

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Yuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video - Director’s Cut ver. -

A digital-only single, the second major-label release by singer-songwriter Yuuri, depicting from a woman’s perspective the story of the song “Kakurenbo,” which was released digitally in 2019.

Its wistful melody over clean guitar chord strokes resonates deeply.

Although the portrayal of a mature romance—where simply being with the one you love doesn’t necessarily bring happiness—may be complex, even elementary school girls might sense its bittersweet atmosphere.

It’s a gentle, melodic number that evokes the story in listeners’ minds across generations.

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Hoshino Takashi

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100% CourageHikaru GENJI27rank/position

[Cheering Song] 100% Courage / Nintama Rantarō [covered by Yūki Kuroki]

A theme song for the anime Nintama Rantarō, sung by Hikaru GENJI—the superstar idol group that dominated the late Showa and early Heisei eras.

The show has aired for many years as a children’s anime, and the song has been carried on by many idols and artists, including Hey! Say! JUMP, so even kids who don’t know about its original release have likely heard it.

As a track that gives you courage, adding it to your karaoke repertoire is sure to get everyone hyped!

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Kenshi Yonezu – Paprika

There are many elementary school kids who can dance to this song.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, released in 2019.

Originally created as a cheer song for the Tokyo Olympics, it was released under the name of the music unit Foorin.

The arrangement features a distinctively nostalgic, old-school Japanese sound.

After it aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” its popularity among elementary schoolers exploded, and from there it became known across Japan.

Some of you might often sing it at karaoke.

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Araki Jakkan

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