Ranking of Popular Japanese Pop (J-POP) Artists Among Elementary School Students [2026]

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN96rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

BUMP OF CHICKEN, the hugely popular rock band whose appearance on the 2021 Kohaku Uta Gassen was a hot topic, has lifted many people’s spirits with their refreshing sound and fairytale-like, beautiful worldview.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend for elementary school students is “Tomodachi no Uta” (Song for Friends), released in 2011.

It was written as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels, which premiered the same year.

Friends are especially important for elementary schoolers, and this is a song that makes you want to cherish the friends who are by your side.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)doriimingu97rank/position

Anpanman Taiso (TV Size ver.) [Official Ending Theme]

Anpanman is a character hugely popular with toddlers.

It’s so widespread that there might not be a child who doesn’t know him.

Surely today’s elementary school kids also grew up watching the anime “Let’s Go! Anpanman” when they were little.

So how about singing an Anpanman song for the first time in a while? Our recommendation is “Anpanman Taisou.” It’s one of the anime’s ending themes.

As a song from a toddler-oriented anime, it’s naturally easy to sing, and its gentle, encouraging lyrics still resonate in your heart even now that you’re older.

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sasashina

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Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls98rank/position

E-girls / Odoru Ponpokorin

The opening theme song of the hugely popular anime “Chibi Maruko-chan.” Starting with the original B.B.

Queens, major artists like E-girls, Golden Bomber, and Momoiro Clover Z have kept the song going.

We’re featuring the E-girls version here, but if you think “E-girls’ dance might be a bit tough for the lower grades…,” we recommend the Momoclo version! I think the ability to pivot like that is one of this song’s strengths.

There are also videos online that teach the choreography, so you don’t need to build the dance from scratch.

Even if the moves aren’t perfectly in sync, this song will surely have your back!

One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS99rank/position

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “One More”

When it comes to club activities and sports cheer songs, this is the one that comes to mind.

Overcoming grueling practices and the frustration of tough matches isn’t easy, but listening to this song gives you the courage to keep going.

It’s a track that brings back memories of passionate youth.

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kurichan

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Mickey Mouse MarchDizunī100rank/position

“Mickey Mouse March” Japanese cover sung / Mickey Mouse Club March / Japanese version (Cover)

This is an iconic song that represents Disney.

The lyrics repeatedly mention Mickey Mouse’s name so that even small children can sing along easily.

Born in 1955 as the opening theme of The Mickey Mouse Club and still beloved today, it’s perfect for singing together with friends and family! With a march-like, rhythmic tempo, it’s sure to put everyone in a bright and cheerful mood.

There’s choreography too, so it’s also recommended to dance while you sing.