Popular children's songs. Japanese music artist rankings [2026]
Kids’ interests are incredibly flexible—they can latch onto anything from anime and superhero shows to variety programs and dramas.
So this time, we’re introducing a ranking of Japanese music artists popular with children.
We’re sure you’ll find a new favorite artist!
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Popular Children's Songs. Japanese Music Artist Rankings [2026] (61–70)
Everyone is a heroAI61rank/position
It’s a cheer song that delivers hope and energy.
The melody is based on a nursery rhyme familiar to everyone, creating a gentle atmosphere that resonates with children’s hearts.
AI’s powerful vocals and the gospel-style melody give children the courage to say, “I can do it” and “Let’s take a step forward.” The piece was created in January 2016 as a song for an au commercial and was included on the album THE BEST DELUXE EDITION.
It’s perfect for school entrance season—a song that naturally brings smiles to children’s faces.
It has the power to tell kids who are nervous about a new environment that everyone is a friend.
No.1DISH//62rank/position
A powerful anthem that sings of the strength to keep moving forward as your true self.
Set to a driving blend of piano and guitar rock, DISH//’s passionate vocals resonate deeply in the heart.
Many will find courage in its message: don’t fear challenges—forge ahead on your own path, not someone else’s.
Released in May 2021 as their 13th single, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 5 of the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV anime My Hero Academia.
It’s a track that mirrors the journeys of young people pursuing their dreams—perfect for when you need the courage to take that first step forward.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO63rank/position
This is a love song by SHISHAMO with a summer music festival theme.
It’s a bittersweet track that captures the mixed feelings of excitement and nervousness when you go to a midsummer rock fest—with your favorite artist performing—together with someone you like.
The song is a breezy coming-of-age rock tune, a style SHISHAMO excels at.
Hearing vocalist Asako Miyazaki’s gentle, charming voice will make you want to head to a summer festival even more.
These days, more parents and children attend festivals together, so it’s also a great song to play for your kids as a bit of festival prep.
Gingira Galaxysutopuri64rank/position
A song by Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri) that captured the hearts of many fans after being chosen as the opening theme for the anime Yo-kai Academy Y: Encounter with N.
True to NayutalieN’s style as the songwriter and composer, it pairs a catchy, space-evoking melody with lyrics brimming with positive energy—an irresistibly charming combination.
The theme conveys how a heart that started as a small light begins to shine as brightly as a galaxy through meeting friends, giving courage to those who listen.
The track was included on the January 2020 album Strawberry Next! and also brought color to the story as the ending theme for the game Yo-kai Academy Y: Witty Academy Life.
Why not kick off your day with its dynamic, uplifting sound at your back?
A token of my loveSakushi: Kimushō, Moeko t / Sakkyoku: Kimushō65rank/position
This is “Daisuki no Shirushi,” a song that carries treasures found in kindergarten life on a warm melody.
Its lyrics charmingly remind us that the everyday moments spent with friends and teachers are the memories that matter most.
Styled as a chic, piano-centered ballad, it lets children’s voices resonate with moving impact.
Composed by Kimusho, an active certified kindergarten teacher, the piece spread via YouTube.
As of 2024, it has surpassed 200,000 views and is beloved as a staple song performed at recitals nationwide.
The lyrics describe specific memories, making it perfect for performances or graduation season when the oldest kindergarteners sing with heartfelt emotion.
It’s a wonderful song that will bring back your days at kindergarten when you look back in the future—why not give it a try?
Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba66rank/position
“Let’s Paint on the Blue Sky” is a song that sparks the imagination with its fantastical story.
It tells of riding a great cloud-ship across the sky in search of an island no one has ever seen.
Each line of the lyrics conjures up beautiful scenery.
I hope you’ll sing it with a sense of excitement about the story in the words.
There’s also a part with lively call-and-response shouts, making it perfect for times when you want to have fun and get energized.
Raising your hands high in time with the calls would be wonderful, too.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism67rank/position
This song, which portrays a false family woven by people with secrets and the genuine bonds born within it, was released digitally in April 2022 as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
The opening, where a noisy guitar intertwines with a jazzy bass, instantly draws listeners into the world of the track.
Because the melody line features dramatic pitch shifts, some prior practice is essential to nail it at karaoke—but that makes the sense of accomplishment all the greater when you do.
The thrilling development created by the exhilarating sound and intricate melody is sure to crank up everyone’s excitement at karaoke.
It’s a rock tune recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone eager to take on a high-level challenge.
Laughter is nice.sakushi/sakkyoku: Tayama Masamitsu68rank/position
When everyone laughs together, it warms both the heart and the body, doesn’t it? There’s a song themed around that wonderful “sound of laughter,” written and composed by Masamitsu Tayama.
Beloved on the NHK program Okaasan to Issho, this song is included on releases such as the 1990 album NHK Okaasan to Issho Best 35.
Just mimicking the unique laughs to the rhythm can fill the whole classroom with a bright atmosphere.
If teachers sing it with gestures during entrance ceremonies or class advancement periods, it quickly eases the children’s nerves and spreads a circle of smiles.
With its comical movements and the chance for everyone to burst into laughter together, this piece is perfect for bringing new friends closer!
Thank you for being born.fūko69rank/position
A ballad by Fuko that celebrates the long-awaited meeting with her child, carried by a gentle, warm piano melody and a clear, translucent voice.
It delicately weaves themes of the parent–child bond that everyone experiences at least once and the preciousness of life.
Released in March 2021, the song was also used as the theme for Episode 4, “Treasure,” of the short film series “A Certain Story,” and has surpassed 4.5 million views on social media.
This gem, born from the collaboration between Tatsuya Kitagawa, who wrote and composed the song, and Fuko, is recommended for those who wish to share in the joy of childbirth and parenting.
La la la, I love it.Takada Satoshi70rank/position
Here is an inspiring song that delivers heartfelt gratitude while reminiscing about days spent with friends and teachers.
Composed by Satoshi Takada, who has experience as a nursery teacher, this piece features a warm melody and a straightforward message that resonates deeply.
It carries the hope that even when you part from your beloved friends, your hearts remain connected, making it perfect to sing during the season of graduation or moving up a grade.
Included on the album “Rocket Crayon no Oyako de! Hoiku de! Mainichi Asobi-tai!” released in September 2014, it has now become a staple graduation song cherished by many preschools.
When children join their voices to the piano accompaniment, the entire venue will be filled with a warm atmosphere.
How about singing it at recitals or graduation ceremonies to express gratitude to parents and teachers?