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Atsuko Ono’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Almost everyone has seen NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho” at least once.

In that show, Atsuko Ono serves as the 21st “Uta no Onee-san” (Singing Big Sister).

Her singing voice, perfectly matched with her lovely smile and gentle presence, always gives children a wonderful time.

In this article, we’ll introduce Atsuko Onee-san’s most popular songs in a ranking format.

It’ll be fun to see which songs make it to the top.

If you already know the songs, try making your own prediction ranking before you read!

Atsuko Ono’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)

A Round WorldYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko15rank/position

"Marui Sekai" Round World / Marry-che LIE (Marīche Rai)
A Round WorldYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko

A very gentle song that resonates even with adults.

In this song, the moon gives a gift to a crying boy, easing his sadness and turning it into a joyful time.

It seems even tears can turn into candy, so the tears you shed become sweet memories!

Magic ShoesYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko16rank/position

Magic Shoes – A Song from “With Mother” (Okaasan to Issho), July 2016
Magic ShoesYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko

When you want to play with everyone but can’t bring yourself to speak up, or when you want to talk to a child who’s crying but feel unsure, the magic shoes give you courage.

Even adults can feel hesitant about approaching unfamiliar children or those who are crying, right? If your child is having a hard time, it might help to cast a little magic on the shoes they’re wearing—just like in this song!

Laughing GhostYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko17rank/position

Laughing Ghost ♪ Do ghosts have soles of their feet? Lyrics by Hiroo Takada, Music by Eiko Sakurai — Laughing Ghost Song
Laughing GhostYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko

I think one of the things children aren’t good with is ghosts.

Many kids get scared, right? But in “The Laughing Ghost,” those ghosts are sung about in a comical, cute way.

Children are afraid of ghosts, yet they’ve never seen one.

This song charmingly explores their questions about these unseen ghosts.

It makes you want to tickle a ghost and try to make it laugh, doesn’t it?

Shake Shake Genki!Yokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko18rank/position

Shake, Shake, I’m fine! Lyrics by Saito Inko, music by Aozora Sky
Shake Shake Genki!Yokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko

It’s a lively, energetic song that’s very typical of “Okaasan to Issho.” The dance where you swing your arms to the “Shake, shake!!” vocals is really cute.

If you play it for a fussy child, it might cheer them up and get them dancing happily.

Age-age donutsHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko19rank/position

Ageage Donuts / With Mother [Song of November 2020] covered by UtaSuta
Age-age donutsHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

The November 2020 Song of the Month, “Ageage Donuts.” It’s a track featuring sweet, delicious donuts that kids often request at snack time.

If you’re crying, a donut comes to comfort you; whenever you see something round, it reminds you of donuts—these cute lyrics make donuts feel even more familiar.

Listening to this song will make you crave donuts, so be sure to pick some up before you listen with your child (lol)!

Morning Pella!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko20rank/position

[New Song] Asa-pera! / Okaasan to Issho (Covered by UtaSuta) [November Monthly Song]
Morning Pella!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

Just hearing the title of this track, “AsaPella!”, you might not really know what to make of it.

I’m told “AsaPella” is a coined word combining “asa” (morning) and “a cappella.” With that in mind, when you listen you’ll notice a truly beautiful harmony created solely by human voices.

And since it’s a song themed around the morning, it leaves you feeling fresh and breezy.

It’s definitely a track I hope you’ll play in the morning to kick off your day with a perfect head start.

Atsuko Ono’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (21–30)

Rainy Day HeartbeatHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko21rank/position

Rainy Day Thrills — With Mother (cover — full version)
Rainy Day HeartbeatHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

We tend to think rainy days are boring because we can’t play outside, but once you listen to this song, those feelings will blow away and rainy days will become fun! You’ll notice sounds you don’t usually hear, like raindrops and thunder, and see colorful umbrellas that look different than usual.

The song compares them to things like a concert or an art exhibition, giving children a chance to make new discoveries.