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

You’ve probably had the experience of often hearing a song but not knowing its title.It can be a little embarrassing to ask your friends about it now.When that happens, be sure to make use of this ranking!We’re introducing a ranking of popular Japanese songs and J-POP among elementary school girls.Become a music aficionado and impress everyone!

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Ranking of Popular Japanese Music and J-POP Among Elementary School Girls [2026]
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1Streamersutopuri
Streamersutopuriplay_arrow
Stopri's streaming song is catchy.
2Chuapane!Girls²
Chuapane!Girls²play_arrow
A female dance group belonging to LDH
3Racing into the NightYOASOBI
Racing into the NightYOASOBIplay_arrow
A famous hit by YOASOBI featuring distinctive piano
4Shut up.Ado
Shut up.Adoplay_arrow
Ado’s new song is catchy and has become a social phenomenon.
5lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A masterpiece that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
6For the First Time in ForeverKanda Sayaka
For the First Time in ForeverKanda Sayakaplay_arrow
A famous song from Frozen that gives hope and courage
7Maiden AnatomyDECO*27 feat. Hatsune Miku
Maiden AnatomyDECO*27 feat. Hatsune Mikuplay_arrow
A popular DECO*27 song that depicts feelings of love
8Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA’s iconic, heartfelt song from Demon Slayer
9It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone
It's nothing.Kamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
"Nandemonaiya" Kamishiraishi Mone cover
10Goodbye DeclarationFlower
Goodbye DeclarationFlowerplay_arrow
An addictive, fast-paced rock song by v flower
11Planet LoopEve feat. Nayutan Seijin
Planet LoopEve feat. Nayutan Seijinplay_arrow
A bittersweet collaboration song by Nayutan Seijin and Eve
12Turing LoveNanawo Akari feat. Sou
Turing LoveNanawo Akari feat. Souplay_arrow
A love song by Nanawo Akari and Sou
13Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Only for you, clear skiesYorushikaplay_arrow
Expressing a summer of memories through a wistful song
14Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48play_arrow
Rino Sashihara’s Popular Songs That Give You Courage
15Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of gratitude and farewell to a loved one
16I want to be cute.HoneyWorks feat. Narumi Seina (CV.: Amamiya Sora)
I want to be cute.HoneyWorks feat. Narumi Seina (CV.: Amamiya Sora)play_arrow
An anthem of self-improvement to reach the one I love
17Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Ghost in the FlowersYorushikaplay_arrow
Introducing Yorushika’s classic song “Ghost in a Flower.”
18Tokyo GirlPerfume
Tokyo GirlPerfumeplay_arrow
Smooth with a modern electro vibe…
19electric shockYonezu Kenshi
electric shockYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s songs are popular among elementary school students.
20DynamiteBTS
DynamiteBTSplay_arrow
Globally popular BTS and their catchy songs
21Make you happyNiziU
Make you happyNiziUplay_arrow
NiziU’s popular song “Make you happy.”
22PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
'Pretender' is a masterpiece about a heartrending unrequited love.
23Chocolate DiscoPerfume
Chocolate DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
A popular song by the technopop unit Perfume
24My friendZARD
My friendZARDplay_arrow
A song that makes you want to do your best for the person by your side
25Dried flowersYuuri
Dried flowersYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri’s streamed song portrays the poignancy of adult romance.
26100% CourageHikaru GENJI
100% CourageHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
Nintama Rantarō theme song by Hikaru GENJI
27A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yokoplay_arrow
The inspiring classic, Evangelion
28365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s moving youth-empowerment song
29It’s nothing.RADWIMPS
It's nothing.RADWIMPSplay_arrow
A poignant masterpiece by RADWIMPS that heals the heart
30TT -Japanese ver.-Twice
TT -Japanese ver.-Twiceplay_arrow
TT dance is a popular song even among elementary school students.
31Christmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
A poignant classic that has become a staple of Christmas songs
32InfluencerNogizaka 46
InfluencerNogizaka 46play_arrow
Nogizaka46’s smash-hit song “Influencer”
33paprikaYonezu Kenshi
paprikaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A cheering song by Kenshi Yonezu that is popular among elementary school students
34rainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
The theme song of Hanako to Anne, a gentle graduation song.
35Everyone is a heroAI
Everyone is a heroAIplay_arrow
AI's digital single, the 'Santaro' commercial song
36Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Cheering song for Mashle Season 2 OP
37OtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Dandadan OP: Creepy Nuts fuse music and the supernatural
38Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5play_arrow
The explosively popular theme song of Yo-kai Watch
39Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls
Odoru Pompoko RinE-girlsplay_arrow
E-girls cover a B.B. Queens song
40Chaotic Wacha Life!FRUITS ZIPPER
Chaotic Wacha Life!FRUITS ZIPPERplay_arrow
The new theme song for Crayon Shin-chan is powerful.
41BelieveFolder5
BelieveFolder5play_arrow
Opening theme song of the ONE PIECE anime
42So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A song where friends sing together and encourage each other
43DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song about embracing your true self
44Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Inspirational masterpieces that color our youth, songs that give us courage
45Museum of the FuturePerfume
Museum of the FuturePerfumeplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays Nobita’s dreams and hopes
46RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Crayon Shin-chan theme, a bright and easy-to-sing song
47Carnival of Flames and ForestsSEKAI NO OWARI
Carnival of Flames and ForestsSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
The fantastical music of SEKAI NO OWARI
48Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI
Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBIplay_arrow
A YOASOBI masterpiece that portrays the gap between ideals and reality
49Tears-kun, good morning again today!ano
Tears-kun, good morning again today!anoplay_arrow
ano's new song has been chosen for a Tamagotchi commercial
50360°miwa
360°miwaplay_arrow
A moving song by miwa that portrays friendship.
511, 2, 3Karaage Shimai (Ikuta Erika, Matsumura Sayuri from Nogizaka Forty-Six)
1, 2, 3Karaage Shimai (Ikuta Erika, Matsumura Sayuri from Nogizaka Forty-Six)play_arrow
The appeal of idol groups and the power of music
52Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu
Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyuplay_arrow
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's debut single
53Tattayuzu
Tattayuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s cheer song “Tatta” is a masterpiece that speaks of dreams.
54ProgressSuga Shikao
ProgressSuga Shikaoplay_arrow
Cheering on life with a song by Suga Shikao
55Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Maiplay_arrow
Mai Kuraki’s movie theme song, a Japanese-style arrangement
56cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Aiplay_arrow
Now famous as a karaoke staple, the singe…
57dissonanceKeyakizaka46
dissonanceKeyakizaka46play_arrow
A powerful song that stays true to oneself
58DISCOTHEQUEMizuki Nana
DISCOTHEQUEMizuki Nanaplay_arrow
Nana Mizuki's soothing anime song
59Hey! Calorie QueenTaketatsu Ayana
Hey! Calorie QueenTaketatsu Ayanaplay_arrow
Ayana Taketatsu’s eighth single, an anime theme song
60Bring the Rain to Quench the ThirstMinami
Bring the Rain to Quench the ThirstMinamiplay_arrow
Minami's songs with strong messages are captivating.
61DarlingSuda Keina
DarlingSuda Keinaplay_arrow
Suda Keina’s new song “Darling” is addicti
62RIVERAKB48
RIVERAKB48play_arrow
The importance of showing grit and seeing things through to the end without giving up…
63ElfAdo
ElfAdoplay_arrow
A theme song by Ado depicting a lonely struggle and growth
64I am the strongest.Ado
I am the strongest.Adoplay_arrow
Ado’s famous song, giving you courage with her powerful voice
65Try EverythingAmi
Try EverythingAmiplay_arrow
The uplifting theme song of Zootopia
66Baibai FIGHTCANDY TUNE
Baibai FIGHTCANDY TUNEplay_arrow
An energetic song by the Harajuku-born idol group CNDY TUNE
67Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen
Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsenplay_arrow
“This is my phone number. Call me,” and then…
68A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPYplay_arrow
A song of courage that supports those who pursue their dreams
69&LOVEKing&Prince
&LOVEKing&Princeplay_arrow
Songs by King & Prince that give me energy
70To the futureKiroro
To the futureKiroroplay_arrow
As a staple artist for graduation ceremonies, among the younger generation…
71ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA
ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSAplay_arrow
Expressing challenge and growth in a collaboration song by LiSA and Felix
72I love you!Little Glee Monster
I love you!Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A popular female [group/artist] gaining attention for their beautiful harmonies…
73dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Cheering song “Dance Hall” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
74COCONUTNiziU
COCONUTNiziUplay_arrow
NiziU’s COCONUT is a summer-oriented pop song
75Step and a stepNiziU
Step and a stepNiziUplay_arrow
NiziU's debut single supports a positive mindset.
76Fight SongRachel Platten
Fight SongRachel Plattenplay_arrow
It was such a massive hit that it could be called the quintessential cheer song.
77RainbowSia
RainbowSiaplay_arrow
A theater for a character called My Little Pony…
78KISSIN’ MY LIPSSnow Man
KISSIN’ MY LIPSSnow Manplay_arrow
A cool song is hugely popular among elementary school students.
79swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzuplay_arrow
Get hyped with friends at Tsubame
80migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
It’s a song with a rhythmic, dynamic feel. The author…
81Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozoplay_arrow
Asumi sings the new Pokémon opening theme
82Family partykyarī pamyu pamyu
Family partykyarī pamyu pamyuplay_arrow
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s song about family love
83I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
Naniwa Danshi’s “Sachiare” is a cheer/encouragement song.
84Farewell, my beloved sorrowsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Farewell, my beloved sorrowsMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
An idol group known for having many die-hard fans…
85OLA!!yuzu
OLA!!yuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu, Crayon Shin-chan theme song
86Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
An artist popular among female fans, Ange...
87Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akariplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Nanawo Akari that heals the heart
88LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.play_arrow
As one of the signature songs of the national idol group Morning Musume...
89Whimsical MerciHachiōji P feat. Hatsune Miku
Whimsical MerciHachiōji P feat. Hatsune Mikuplay_arrow
A cute song that an idol might sing. I love it...
90A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira
A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Ikuta Rira’s new song that envisions a future beyond hardship
91Let It GoMatsu Takako
Let It GoMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
An inspiring song whose message of 'being yourself' resonates with the heart
92SmileMori Nana
SmileMori Nanaplay_arrow
“Smile” sung by Nana Mori is a familiar, approachable song.
93NIPPONShiina Ringo
NIPPONShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Written as the theme song for NHK’s soccer broadcasts…
94Break the glass!Keyakizaka46
Break the glass!Keyakizaka46play_arrow
Middle schoolers get frustrated about all sorts of things…
95Nihon no Mikata – I Came Because It’s NevadaYajima Biyōshitsu
Nihon no Mikata - I Came Because It’s NevadaYajima Biyōshitsuplay_arrow
A smash-hit song that humorously portrays the charms of Japan
96BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu produces an anime theme song, expressing challenge and growth
97Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.
Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.play_arrow
A heartwarming song with bright, uplifting lyrics
98ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbuplay_arrow
A positive cheer song for an idol group
99paprikaFoorin×Yonezu Kenshi
paprikaFoorin×Yonezu Kenshi
Dreams and hope with Kenshi Yonezu’s inspirational song
100I believeayaka
I believeayaka
It's not a bright, upbeat cheer song, but it's a song that makes you...