[Elementary School Students] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]

Thank youikimonogakari64rank/position

Thank you / Ikimonogakari (Cover)

This is the 18th single by the mixed-gender three-piece band Ikimonogakari, written as the theme song for NHK’s 2010 first-half morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo.

It is often used at graduation ceremonies and as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Championship, and has been covered by various artists, making it a number frequently heard in many settings beyond the drama.

Its straightforward lyrics resonate with elementary school children, and its easy-to-remember, gentle melody is soothing to the heart—making it a popular song among both children and adults.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Yuuri “Birimirion” Official Music Video

Yuri’s “Billimillion,” with its catchy chorus that turns many listeners into fans after just one listen, is likely used by many schools for their sports days.

The chorus has a brisk tempo, so the key is to dance while expressing yourself with big movements of your arms and legs.

The gentle melody and lyrics will lift the dancers’ spirits and are sure to get everyone excited! Performing in the special setting of a sports day can be nerve-wracking, but once you finish the dance, you’ll likely feel both a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.

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mayumi

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Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi66rank/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.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Yesterday [Official Video]

This song became the theme for the film HELLO WORLD.

With “don’t give up” and “believe in yourself” as its key phrases, it’s a track that can lift you up even when you’re feeling down after a setback! Looking at the lyrics, you can tell it’s a love song, but if you replace “love” with a place you long for, it feels like it’ll push you forward when you want to work hard at studying or sports.

If you’re hurt by heartless words around you like “You can’t do it” or “Why don’t you just give up?”, try listening to this song!

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sasashina

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

Released in August 2018, this song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was written as the theme for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi” (Blue Summer: The 30 Days I Fell in Love with You).

Vocalist Motoki Omori’s soaring voice and lyrics that encourage you to feel like “we’re the main characters” make it a perfect fit for elementary school girls working hard at love or extracurriculars.

It’s also become a staple cheer song for high school baseball and is so powerful it’s even performed in the Koshien Alps stands.

Sing it with friends and you’re sure to feel energized.

It’s an incredibly emotional track that colors a sparkling page of youth.

EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella69rank/position

Wednesday Campanella 'Edison' (Wednesday’s Campanella ver.)

With its exuberant, fun rhythm and catchy melody, this Wednesday Campanella track was released in February 2022.

Brimming with passion for creativity and the joy of self-actualization, the piece carries a message about reexamining oneself through self-expression.

Its unique lyrics portray a protagonist torn between the dream of being an inventor and the reality of being a musician, resonating deeply with listeners.

Included on the album “Neon,” the song took social media by storm with a viewer-participation dance challenge and won the Music category of the 2022 TikTok Buzzword Awards.

Its simple melodic line and rhythmic beat make it an easy pick for karaoke and school events, and highly recommended.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Horse and Deer

It’s a very powerful song that unfolds slowly and deliberately, yet draws closer bit by bit.

While you might expect a gently surging tone from that mood, it incorporates key changes and shifts in time, resulting in a lively, highly engaging track.

With thought-provoking lyrics and sound used to great effect that irresistibly captures the ear, it’s a quintessential Kenshi Yonezu song.

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satou-san

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