Recommended cheer songs for elementary school students: popular tracks to listen to when you want a boost

All togetherSakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu

[Okaasan to Issho] Dream Collaboration! with Ofuroski & Otousan to Issho! Let’s dance to the song “Minna Issho ni”!

This is a song themed around the comfort of sharing the same space.

There are parts where you can clap along, and it’s a lot of fun to sing.

It was performed as the theme song for a special stage on a TV program that drew about 80,000 people, and it was released in November 2013.

Children entering elementary school are full of worries like “Will I make friends?” Even first graders who feel anxious about a new environment will feel uplifted when they listen to this song and think, “Elementary school will be okay!” As a song to cheer on new first graders, try singing it together at the entrance ceremony.

Everyone falls in love with someone.Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Hayashi Akira

Everyone Falls in Love with Someone (Okaasan to Issho) / Osamu Sakata & Megumi Sakata

This is a song with lyrics by Osamu Sakata and music by Akira Hayashi.

It was featured as the “Song of the Month” on NHK E-TV’s program Okaasan to Issho in February and March 2012, and was included on an album released in October 2012.

The imagery flows from the sky and clouds to people, carrying a warm message that everyone cherishes someone.

Children entering elementary school are often full of anxiety, but listening to this song can encourage them to think, “I’ll try to make friends with the child sitting next to me.” At the entrance ceremony, if everyone sings it as a gift to the new first graders, it might make them feel excited, thinking, “Elementary school is a fun place.”

Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

An uplifting song that gives you the courage to move forward into tomorrow with a positive mindset.

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GREEN APPLE is a message song whose title, in Spanish, means “it’ll work out.” With an up-tempo sound, it sings about the importance of living true to yourself and the strength to face hardships.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Sunday Night At Least…” which aired from April 2023, becoming a memorable track that colored the series.

In December 2023, it won the 65th Japan Record Award, making it a piece that resonates with many people.

It’s a song you should listen to at full volume when you’re feeling down or on the verge of losing yourself.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800 (kaba by Amatsuki)

[Original PV] A Small Love Song / MONGOL800 (cover) by Amatsuki

“Chiisana Koi no Uta” is a song by MONGOL800 released in 2001, but the version I’m introducing here is a cover by Amatsuki, a male vocalist who primarily works online.

The original music video Amatsuki posted on YouTube became the first cover video in Japan to surpass 100 million views.

It’s an energetic, upbeat rock number, and its lyrics—sung with someone special in mind—are easy enough for even elementary school kids to understand.

It’s also perfect as a pep song for school sports days, so give it a listen!

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Hamada Takuya

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We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

This is a cheer song by Sambomaster that teaches the importance of believing in your potential without giving up.

With upbeat lyrics and an energetic rock sound, it delivers a ray of hope even when you feel like breaking.

It’s a warm track that stays close to the listener’s heart, giving courage and strength to move toward your goals.

Released in February 2010, it was featured in a Nissan Serena commercial.

In 2022, it was also used as an image song for the film Cheer☆Dan, touching the hearts of many.

It’s a must-hear for kids struggling with club activities or studies, people striving toward their dreams, and anyone who wants to cheer someone on.

SUNHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

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Gen Hoshino, also popular for the theme song of the TV anime Doraemon, has his best pop song in this track, SUN.

It’s a feel-good song that brightens your heart like a sunny day with the sun pouring down.

Above all, because Gen Hoshino’s music has a sense of humor, it will surely resonate with elementary school children as well.

It’s a pop song we hope parents, children, and friends can all enjoy together.

If you listen to this song, hum along, and spend your day in a lively, upbeat mood, we’d be delighted!

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Murakami Shinpei

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We are!AAA

We are!

I think there are many elementary school students who get energy from anime theme songs! Many people have probably experienced that just listening to the theme song of their favorite anime naturally boosts their motivation.

This song—a cover of the first opening theme of the hugely popular anime One Piece, “We Are!,” performed by the dance-vocal group AAA—feels fresher and is very easy to listen to compared to the original.

Its message of charging toward the future with trustworthy friends makes it a perfect song for elementary school students!