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

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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swallowYOASOBI

[Aoki Iro] “Swallow” Dance Music Video Full ver. YOASOBI with Midories | SDGs | NHK

We live in a world that calls for diversity, and this YOASOBI track teaches us the essence of it.

Even though everyone thinks differently and lives in different environments, we all share the desire to live happily.

It expresses the theme of living together with a driving sound.

Released in October 2021 and used as the theme song for NHK’s children’s program “Hirogare! Irotoridori,” the song is also included on the album THE BOOK 2.

It’s a refreshing pop tune that brightens entrance ceremonies and gives first graders—whose hearts are full of both excitement and anxiety—the courage to head to school with energy.

Don’t give upZARD

Don't Give Up – ZARD (Full)

This gem of a song, woven from a moving melody and a powerful message, was released to the world in January 1993 as one of ZARD’s signature works.

With a gentle, warm vocal delivery, it wraps words of encouragement for a loved one and conveys a deep affection that says, “Even if we’re far apart, my heart is by your side.” Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!” it has continued to garner broad support, being used at various sporting events and on the 24-Hour Television charity program.

As a cheering anthem that encourages and emboldens those striving toward their dreams, it’s a staple at school events such as sports days and graduation ceremonies.

Izumi Sakai’s clear, translucent voice and the heartwarming melody offer solace to those carrying worries and give them the strength to look ahead.

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!

Your ColorSakushi Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu

[February 2020 Song of the Month] Kimi Iro [With Mother] (cover by UtaSuta)

Graduating from kindergarten or nursery school and moving on to the new environment of elementary school, you’re sure to make lots of friends.

It will become a place where you laugh and goof around with many different friends, creating plenty of memories.

This work’s charm lies in gently teaching us to value our individuality—likening each person’s differences to colors and cherishing our true selves.

It was used as the February 2020 song on the TV program “Okaasan to Issho.” The entrance ceremony is where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

This song is recommended for singing together with smiles to ease those children’s nerves!

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.”