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Recommended for elementary school kids! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children.

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

A big collection of energizing songs recommended for elementary school kids!

From popular hits and trending tracks to anime songs and timeless classics, we’ve selected songs that elementary schoolers can listen to and relate to!

When you’re thinking, “I want to try harder with studying or lessons!” or “I had a fight with a friend but don’t have the courage to apologize,” why not try listening to some uplifting music?

Elementary school kids worry about a lot of things and sometimes feel down, too.

When you’re feeling low, it’s easy to think negatively, but listening to bright, positive songs might help lift your spirits and make you feel more optimistic.

We’ve gathered cheerful, encouraging songs that support the worries of elementary school children and give them energy—so be sure to give them a listen!

Recommended for elementary school students! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children (41–50)

It’s okayRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – It's All Right [Official Music Video]

It's okayRADWIMPS

One of the theme songs from the film Weathering with You, for which RADWIMPS composed the music.

Speaking of RADWIMPS, they also created the soundtrack for Your Name in 2016, which caused quite a stir.

This song, Daijoubu (It’s All Right), is filled with a very gentle spirit.

It carries a wish that’s almost like a prayer to support someone.

Listening to it feels like your heart is being cleansed.

It soothes a frayed mind.

It’s an uplifting song I recommend when you want to feel calm.

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Recommended for elementary school kids! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children (51–60)

rainbowFischer’s

[MV] Rainbow / Fischer’s

rainbowFischer's

Fischer’s, a YouTuber group hugely popular among elementary, middle, and high school students.

Their song “Niji” (Rainbow) is a friendship anthem that evokes the precious bond of Fischer’s, whose closeness really shines through.

Our personalities are totally different, our tastes don’t match—but when we’re together, it’s more fun than being with anyone else! Don’t you have friends or teammates like that too? Be sure to listen to this song with your closest group.

It’ll surely strengthen your bond! And if you’ve had a fight with a friend, listening to this song while thinking about them might just make you want to make up.

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Step and a stepNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) Debut Single『Step and a step』MV

Step and a stepNiziU

This is the memorable debut single by NiziU, the girls’ group born from the Japan–Korea joint audition program “Nizi Project.” Released in December 2020, the song was also featured in a Lotte “Fit’s” commercial and has become widely loved alongside the members’ bright smiles.

With its gentle message of “It’s okay to go at your own pace,” it offers quiet support to everyone working hard at their studies or lessons.

Imbued with the idea of taking one step at a time without overdoing it, this track is sure to lift your spirits when you sing it arm-in-arm with friends and give you the energy you need for tomorrow!

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Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

Perfect for elementary school kids looking for heart‑pounding music to welcome spring is a collaboration track by yama and Bocchi Boromaru! Released in October 2023 and chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon, this song brims with lively energy that seems to symbolize a fresh start in spring.

Through the lens of Pokémon, the two artists warmly express the affection they’ve felt and the paths of growth they’ve experienced, and their personal episodes spark children’s imaginations.

Its bright, positive message and melody will encourage kids to take a new step forward under the spring sunshine.

It’s recommended not only for anime fans but for all children who want to feel the vibrant spirit of spring!

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YesterdayOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Yesterday [Official Video]

YesterdayOfisharu Higedan Dism

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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About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

A masterful song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that captivates with its grand rock ballad sound and heartfelt lyrics.

It gently asks what it means to live true to yourself, and how your own existence becomes visible through differences with others.

Its warm perspective resonates deeply, standing by those who, despite anxiety and loneliness, strive to move forward step by step.

Released in January 2019, it stirred the hearts of many as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

From November 2022, an orchestral arrangement was also featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s CalorieMate “Support for Exam Takers” commercial series, showcasing a new charm.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life, when you feel you might lose your way, or when you want to encourage someone dear to you.

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Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoclo [MV] 'Odoru Pompokolin' ANIMATION MUSIC VIDEO / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER Z)

Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

A song by the four-member idol group Momoiro Clover Z, well known as the theme song of the TV anime Chibi Maruko-chan.

Originally the debut single of the music group B.B.

Queens, this number has continued to be used alongside the long-running anime series.

With its imaginative lyrics and irresistibly cheerful melody, it’s easy to see why the song is loved across generations.

It’s a lively tune that always brings smiles to children’s faces—highly recommended for elementary schoolers.

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