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

R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu50rank/position

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

The thirteenth single by the dance and vocal group Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.

Released in June 2014, it gained attention with multiple tie-ins, including serving as the 2014 campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba.

It is also included on the album PLANET SEVEN.

It’s a pop EDM-style track characterized by a strong beat and an exhilarating sound that lifts your mood just by listening.

The running man choreography in the instrumental break is widely known and easy for anyone to imitate.

It’s a hot dance tune perfect for everyone to perform together in coordinated routines at school sports days and athletic festivals.

A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko51rank/position

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

It’s a hit song so well-known as the opening theme of the TV anime “Neon Genesis Evangelion” that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it.

Even many who haven’t seen the anime know the song, and it makes you aware of the courage and resolve to face reality.

Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu52rank/position

‘Rat-tat-tat’ Official Music Video / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE

Rat-tat-tat” by J SOUL BROTHERS III from EXILE TRIBE drew attention as the song for the “Zombie de Dance” segment at USJ’s Halloween event.

Released in 2019, the track is memorable for its distinctive choreography in the chorus, where you raise both hands and swing them side to side.

LDH group songs can seem difficult to dance to, but don’t worry—an official kid-friendly easy version is available! There are even parts in the lyrics that tell you whether to move your hands up or down, so you can just follow along.

Let’s hype up your sports day with a cool dance!

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Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi53rank/position

[Dragon Ball Super] New theme song “Limit-Break x Survivor” (Vocals: Kiyoshi Hikawa)

It’s the theme song for the TV anime series Dragon Ball Super, based on the globally popular manga Dragon Ball.

This stylish, up-tempo track, which even features English lyrics, is sung by none other than the popular enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa.

Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream554rank/position

Yo-kai Watch: Yokai Exercise No. 1

When it comes to songs that are easy for elementary school kids to sing, Dream5’s “Yo-kai Exercise No.

1” is probably at the top of the list.

Known as the ending theme of the anime Yo-kai Watch, its lyrics are easy to memorize like wordplay.

Since the song comes with a dance, kids often end up learning the lyrics while they’re dancing.

The tempo is slow, making it easy to keep time and sing along.

It’s a song that can energize elementary school children when they hear it.

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Gera Gera Po SongKingu Kurīmusōda55rank/position

[Yo-kai Watch Official] Opening Theme #1: 'Gera Gera Po Song' [Yo-tube]

The anime Yo-kai Watch, based on a game released in 2013 and broadcast starting the following year, became hugely popular among children.

As the first opening theme, King Cream Soda released “Gera Gera Po no Uta” in 2014.

The chorus is so catchy that everyone can’t help but hum along! With the accompanying hand movements, many kids copied it at the time.

Various arranged versions were later produced and gained popularity.

It’s a song that, no matter how many years pass, makes you want to sing along whenever you hear it.

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Baby youyuka56rank/position

Yuka “Baby you” Music Video (Yuka Ver.)

Yuka’s song “Baby you” is a sparkly pop tune that makes your heart dance no matter the moment—perfect for upper elementary school kids to enjoy.

Its bright, shuffle-beat rhythm is so lively it makes you want to move your body.

With this track, karaoke with friends and family turns into an even happier time.

The easy-to-understand lyrics guarantee a fun sing-along, and adjusting the key on the karaoke machine makes it more comfortable to sing, so even beginners can relax.

Its catchy melody sticks in your head after just one listen and is loved by people of all ages.