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A must-see for all ages, from kids to adults! Popular songs by Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono

Yuichiro Hanada, who served as the 12th “Uta no Onii-san,” and Atsuko Ono, who served as the 21st “Uta no Onee-san,” on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.”

From April 3, 2017 to April 2, 2022, they were a renowned duo who sang many songs.

Don’t you wonder which of their songs—beloved by children all across Japan—are especially popular?

This time, we present a ranking of popular songs by Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono!

A must-see for all ages, from kids to adults! Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono’s popular songs (31–40)

mugya mugyaHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko36rank/position

[Okaasan to Issho New Song] Mugya Mugya / Okaasan to Issho Tsukiuta | September 2021 | Covered by UtaSta
mugya mugyaHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

The song title uses a uniquely expressive phrase, “Mugya Mugya.” It was the Monthly Song for September 2021.

Written and composed by Satoko Shibata, its TV visuals featured a striking animation drawn with simple black lines to match the music.

The word “mugya mugya” probably expresses the feeling of not being able to be straightforward.

I really hope you’ll let children listen to it, as it says, “Yes, that happens,” in a gentle way.

It beautifully sings, from a child’s perspective, about the emotions we all have when we can’t be honest with our feelings.

It’s a wonderful song.

Moku-moku fuyu—nHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko37rank/position

"Moku Moku Fuyuun" Okaasan to Issho (Live-Action Full Cover)
Moku-moku fuyu—nHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

This is a song that was played as the January 2018 song on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho.” When did you first notice, as a child, that your breath looks white in winter? You might have gotten excited wondering what it was, tried it over and over, or challenged your friends to see how long you could breathe out toward the sky.

Those fun feelings are captured in this song.

Even as an adult, doing it now still gives you that tingling sense of winter, doesn’t it? It might be even more fun to sing it while puffing your breath onto your palms together with your child.

A gentle songHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko38rank/position

Gentle Song — With Mother — Song of September 2018
A gentle songHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

In this song, “gentle songs” refers to encounters that make you feel gentle, or kind words from friends.

It teaches us something very important: if everyone experiences kindness, the whole world will be filled with gentle songs.

Lina the OcarinaHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko39rank/position

Rina with the Ocarina — Together with Mother — Song of November 2017
Lina the OcarinaHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

Lina is a slightly quirky bird shaped a bit like an ocarina who loves to sing.

In the intro, you can hear a melody played on the ocarina.

It’s a song about Lina joyfully singing as she flies through the sky—just listening to it will lift your spirits.

Devil, Be Shocked, Do Your Best!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko40rank/position

Devil, Be Shocked, Do Your Best! Okaasan to Issho November 2018 Song
Devil, Be Shocked, Do Your Best!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

In this song, the real “big brother and sister from the kids’ show” turn into devils and sing.

At first it feels like, “Uh-oh, is a scary song about to start?” but it’s actually a very cute song about bats.

They get feared because of their cries, but bats like to take naps during the day and keep watch at night.

Please don’t be scared of them.

A must-see for kids and adults alike! Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono’s popular songs (41–50)

WishHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko41rank/position

Negai Goto (Wishes) - New song from February 2021 on Okaasan to Issho (With Mother), NHK E-Tele, by Osamu Sakata
WishHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

If just one of your wishes could come true…

you’d want to think like this song does, wouldn’t you? Instead of a wish that makes only yourself happy, the lyrics say, “May everyone’s wishes come true,” which is so lovely.

The upbeat tune itself lifts your spirits from the bottom of your heart! It may be a children’s song, but adults like parents will surely feel energized by it too.

When you’re weighed down by worries or anxieties, this song might just help you.

What kind of bread is it, though?!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko42rank/position

Even if it's bread, what kind of bread!? Bread that dances!? October 2020 Song from Okaasan to Issho / COVER: Otousan mo Issho
What kind of bread is it, though?!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

The Monthly Song for October 2020, “Even If It’s Bread, Which Bread Am I?” It’s a song whose lyrics are made up of kids’ favorite riddles, and you sing your answers to questions like, “Even if it’s bread, which bread that’s ○○ is it?” Children who like riddles will enjoy it, and for kids who don’t know riddles yet, it’s a great chance to try them out.

There’s a thinking time, so it really livens up if you add dancing or clap along together.

After the thinking time, let’s all shout out the answer!