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[J-Pop, Vocaloid, Anime Songs] Popular and Classic Songs Loved by Elementary School Students

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!

We’re introducing J-pop, Vocaloid tracks, and anime songs that are popular with elementary school kids!

Elementary schoolers are very sensitive to trends.

These days, with video sites making it easy to discover music, their favorite songs—and the ones trending among kids—change all the time!

Even if you want to find out which songs are popular with elementary schoolers, it’s easy to worry they might already be outdated.

So in this article, we’ve gathered both new hits that kids love and long-standing classics.

The selections come from artists who are especially popular with elementary schoolers, so feel free to use this as a guide.

They’re great for karaoke, too!

[J-Pop, Vocaloid, Anime Songs] Popular and Classic Songs Loved by Elementary School Students (61–70)

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA packs in elements that really captivate elementary school kids—male-female duets, rap, and dance.

This song of theirs is a love song that gained popularity mainly among younger listeners.

Even if they don’t fully understand the lyrics, some kids might think, “I want to imitate all the different things AAA does!” And for those who are already experiencing the kind of bittersweet, heart-aching love described in the lyrics, maybe it makes their hearts swell just like it does for adults.

It’s a song where the singing, the rap, the dance—and even the romance in the lyrics—are all things kids will want to copy.

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OLA!yuzu

Yuzu: "OLA!!"

OLA!yuzu

This is a song that was used for the ending theme of a Crayon Shin-chan theatrical film.

Since the film it was featured in had one of the highest box office grosses among Crayon Shin-chan movies, the song is well known among many children.

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DangerholicSnow Man

Snow Man「Dangerholic」Music Video YouTube Ver.

DangerholicSnow Man

Dangerholic, performed with Snow Man’s razor-sharp dance moves and loved as the theme song for the drama Trillion Game starring Ren Meguro, captivates with a heart-pounding, thrilling sound that mirrors the show’s intensity.

It’s a light, catchy, classic pop tune, yet it carries a slightly mature, seductive edge that makes it cool.

While it’s a song by top idols—each member thriving individually and well-known even among elementary school students—it’s also an upbeat track that parents’ generation can enjoy.

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Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)

Let's give it a tryWANIMA

It’s a wonderful song that brings out a positive mindset.

WANIMA’s energetic vocals and pop-punk sound are really appealing.

Released in January 2018, it was also used as the theme song for au’s popular “Santaro” commercial series.

The lyrics avoid difficult words, making it great to sing along with momentum.

This work teaches the importance of taking on challenges without fearing failure, so it’s perfect when you want to try something new or need a boost of energy.

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rainbowFischer’s

[MV] Rainbow / Fischer’s

rainbowFischer's

This is a song by Fischer’s, a YouTuber group hugely popular among elementary school students.

It was released in 2017 as their fourth digital single and was later included on the album “Our Colors, Everyone’s Colors.” With its upbeat message of moving forward into the future together with friends and its bright, fast-paced sound, it leaves a strong impression.

You can really sense their closeness and the bonds they share.

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Touken RanbuTōken Danshi team Sanjō with Kashū Kiyomitsu

Touken Danshi team Sanjo with Kashuu Kiyomitsu 'Touken Ranbu' [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO [Full ver.]]

Touken RanbuTōken Danshi team Sanjō with Kashū Kiyomitsu

This is a song performed by the unit Touken Danshi team Sanjo with Kashuu Kiyomitsu, formed when the game Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- was adapted into a musical.

It was released as their debut single in 2016.

It’s an upbeat track with stylish, Japanese-inspired arrangements.

In the music video, the members sing and dance in traditional attire.

The song is great, and they look cool too.

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Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

This is a famous song by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a band that has produced numerous masterpieces and is respected by many artists.

Frequently sung at karaoke, the track features a beautiful, flowing melody and vocals, and it’s a song that makes you want to cherish your friends.

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