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Popular Song Ranking of the Suginami Children’s Choir [2026]
Formed in 1964, the prestigious Suginami Children’s Choir not only performs classical pieces and traditional songs, but also works on commercial jingles and anime songs.
Here, we introduce their most popular songs in a ranked list.
Their signature performances include “Hitachi no Ki (Kono Ki Nan no Ki)” and “Sanpo” from My Neighbor Totoro—many of those universally familiar tunes make an appearance.
Popular Song Ranking of the Suginami Children’s Choir [2026]
Go! Go! TritonHide YukI, Suginami Jidō Gasshōdan1rank/position
A song performed by Hide Yūki and the Suginami Children’s Chorus as the theme for Triton of the Sea, which aired on television in 1972.
Lyricist Haruo Hayashi and composer Hiromasa Suzuki wove feelings of courage and adventure into the work’s powerful melody and lyrics.
Hide Yūki’s R&B-tinged vocals intertwine exquisitely with the children’s fresh, clear voices, creating a harmony that lights a beacon of hope in listeners’ hearts.
The music vividly portrays the adventures of the boy Triton set against the backdrop of the Atlantis civilization.
It is a classic that remains deeply etched in the hearts of anime fans.
Chorus: Carrying YouSuginami Jidō Gasshōdan2rank/position
When it comes to Castle in the Sky, many people probably think of “Carrying You.” It’s a classic that continues to be loved by many as a choral piece even today.
The song is about a journey to protect someone precious.
The chorus, which swells as if in sync with lyrics conveying a strong resolve to move forward, is a must-hear.
The slightly wistful sound also perfectly matches Laputa’s world.
Sakura, sakuraSuginami Jidō Gasshōdan3rank/position
While they bloom magnificently across the entire sky, perhaps thanks to the children’s chorus, there’s also a sense of simple beauty.
The charm of cherry blossoms—the kind that somehow makes you want to go see them, whether they’re the ones in your neighborhood or the famous spots—was clearly conveyed.
I often hear it performed on the koto, but apparently there are electric guitar arrangements as well, which is another idea unique to cherry blossoms.
OompapaSuginami Jidō Gasshōdan4rank/position
It’s one of the songs from the musical “Oliver!”, and the Japanese translation by Miné Akira is widely known.
In addition to being broadcast by NHK with Peggy Hayama’s performance, it has also been sung by Kurumi Kobato.
It appears in elementary school textbooks as well, and its triple meter makes you want to move your body.
Pao Pao DanceSuginami Jidō Gasshōdan5rank/position
This is a song used within the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi, released in 2017.
It plays during a scene where the elephant-like creature “Paopao” dances.
To coincide with the film’s release, a video of Mai Asada and Nobunari Oda—who voiced Paopao—dancing was uploaded to YouTube and became a hot topic.
Theme of the Miracle Galaxy Defense ForceSuginami Jidō Gasshōdan6rank/position
This song, notable for its valiant children’s chorus, was used as an insert song in Doraemon: Nobita’s Space Heroes.
It sings about the importance of a heart that faces any challenge.
It plays during the scene where they deploy from the base created with a secret gadget.
Wild geese migrate.Suginami Jidō Gasshōdan7rank/position
This is a Ministry of Education song published in 1912 in “Elementary School Songs: For the Third Grade.” Unfortunately, the lyricist and composer are unknown.
It vividly captures the moment in autumn when wild geese migrate, with a melody that matches the poetic world and overflows with literary sentiment.