[Elementary School Students] Popular Song Rankings by Generation [2026]

Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream578rank/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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sasashina

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No.1DISH//79rank/position

DISH// – No.1 [Official Video] (TV Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 5 Opening Theme / MY HERO ACADEMIA OPENING THEME)

A powerful anthem that sings of the strength to keep moving forward as your true self.

Set to a driving blend of piano and guitar rock, DISH//’s passionate vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

Many will find courage in its message: don’t fear challenges—forge ahead on your own path, not someone else’s.

Released in May 2021 as their 13th single, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 5 of the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV anime My Hero Academia.

It’s a track that mirrors the journeys of young people pursuing their dreams—perfect for when you need the courage to take that first step forward.

Thank youikimonogakari80rank/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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rainbowSuda Masaki81rank/position

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

The warm sound arrangement makes my heart feel cozy.

This song, sung by Masaki Suda—who is also thriving as an actor and model—was released as a single in 2020 and chosen as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.” Its gentle, steady rhythm, like taking one step at a time, pairs beautifully with Suda’s straightforward vocals.

It’s truly wonderful.

This moving ballad that naturally brings a smile has won support across generations.

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Araki Jakkan

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IchibanboshiSnow Man82rank/position

Snow Man “Ichibanboshi” Rec Video

Ichibanboshi is a cheer for elementary schoolers who keep trying, even when they struggle or pause along the way.

It was released in 2022 by the male idol group Snow Man.

The lyrics, which encourage people working hard toward their dreams and goals, resonate deeply.

Along with warm, harmony-rich choruses that convey the group’s bond, the song will give you energy.

It’s filled with a gentle message that supports elementary schoolers devoted to studying, club activities, or hobbies.

Give it a listen especially when it’s hard to look forward or when you’re feeling down.

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mutō

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Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao83rank/position

Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come True

Through the development of social media and the like, the things children like have changed significantly.

Even so, there are cultures that are universally loved.

When it comes to anime, “Doraemon” seems like a perfect example, doesn’t it? The song “Yume wo Kanaete Doraemon” is the anime’s theme song and has broad support across generations.

Since it’s a song targeted at children, it’s composed within a relatively narrow vocal range, from mid2A to hiC.

It’s a song that even elementary school students, whose voices can easily become unstable due to voice changes, should be able to sing well.

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Ryo

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Everyone is a heroAI84rank/position

“Everyone Is a Hero” Full ver. AI [Official]

The song “Minna ga Minna Eiyū,” well known from au’s “Santaro Series” commercials, is an arrangement of the classic folk dance tune “Oklahoma Mixer,” so even the first time you hear it, it doesn’t feel entirely new.

When times are tough and you’re struggling—no matter what—tomorrow will come.

So eat, sleep, and let’s try again.

Rather than giving you a push from behind, it wraps you up warmly—a true feel-good song.

When you’re down or want to give it your all, listen to this track!

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sasashina

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