Band Song Rankings Popular with Elementary School Students [2026]

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN92rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Live Music Video

If you like anime songs, everyone knows “Sugar Song and Bitter Step.” It’s a challenging song because the pitch is high starting from the first verse, but a middle schooler with a high voice might be able to sing it.

The song has an overall sense of speed, so be sure to keep a steady rhythm while you sing.

migratory bird[Alexandros]93rank/position

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

Whether you’re an adult or a kid, [Alexandros]’s signature song Wataridori grabs you at first listen and makes you think, “That’s so cool!” It’s a high-velocity, emotional rock number that makes you want to break into a run and gives you a push forward.

The repeating guitar riff, the pounding beat, and the fiery vocals—all of it hits hard.

The message packed into this track is empowering, too, making it the perfect rock tune to blast away your everyday worries and anxieties.

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Murakami Shinpei

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HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number94rank/position

back number - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”)

back number has released many songs about love, and the number of young people who relate to them is rapidly growing! Their music even reaches elementary school students.

They’ve provided theme songs for numerous TV dramas, and this track was also the theme for A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love.

Its appeal lies in the gentle melody and lyrics that convey heartache and affection in a straightforward way.

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Hane Keisuke

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Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number95rank/position

Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal

This love song by back number showcases the band’s appeal with its upbeat sound style.

It’s a perfect fit for junior high school boys and works great as a karaoke pick, making it a singable track that can create a lively, festive atmosphere.

cherry blossomKetsumeishi96rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Sakura”

Ketsumeishi is a popular group known for their approachable music that incorporates hip-hop and reggae.

The single they released in February 2005 has long been cherished as the definitive “sakura song.” Carried by a beautiful melody, it sings of memories of a precious person that come to mind in the season when cherry blossoms dance.

It depicts joyful days, unchanging scenery, and the loneliness of someone no longer by your side.

The bittersweet yet warm rap and vocals truly touch the heart.

In 2021, a new music video was created with a different cast, showing how the song continues to be passed down across generations.

It’s a classic I’d love elementary school students to hear, especially those feeling springtime farewells and new encounters.

cherrysupittsu97rank/position

Spitz / Cherry

It’s a classic song with a warm yet wistful melody that makes you feel the arrival of an exciting new season.

Its world depicting parting and new beginnings overlaps with the scenes of spring.

Released as a single by Spitz in April 1996, it’s also included on the album “Indigo Chiheisen.” Although it had no tie-in at the time of release, it became a million seller, and in 2019 it was used in an NTT East Japan commercial.

It’s a song I’d recommend to elementary school students facing big changes like graduation or new class assignments.

Why not take a new step forward with this piece, which can turn anxious feelings into courage?

Song of Springsupittsu98rank/position

Spitz / Spring Song

This is the song that was used in the Coca-Cola “Aquarius” commercial.

“Haru no Uta” (Spring Song), with its simple title, continues to move listeners’ hearts no matter how much time passes.

It also resonates with the “winter feelings” we carry before spring arrives, reminding us of friends we’ve parted from and family far away—a song you want to listen to at least once in spring.

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satou-san

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