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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if you want to find out which songs are popular with elementary schoolers, it’s easy to worry they might already be outdated.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 (91–100)

Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy

“Sakura no Ame” Music Video / Sakura Rain MV

Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy

A popular song that more and more schools are choosing to sing at their graduation ceremonies! What’s amazing is that this song was originally a Vocaloid track! The fact that a Vocaloid song is being sung at school graduations shows just how popular Vocaloid has become.

The lyrics are packed with scenes that bring back memories of school life, making it a moving and wonderful piece.

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Kawaii is MagicFRUITS ZIPPER

【MV】FRUITS ZIPPER “Kawaii is Magic”

Kawaii is MagicFRUITS ZIPPER

A bright, uplifting song themed around the importance of chasing your dreams is here! This new track from FRUITS ZIPPER is the main theme for the film “Butt Detective the Movie: Star and Moon.” Set to an upbeat, energetic melody, it gently celebrates the beauty of living true to yourself.

With simple choreography and a friendly dance beat, it’s hugely popular with kids as well.

The single CD is set to be released in May 2025, and the members’ ventures into voice acting are also drawing attention.

Blending the group’s signature clear vocals with the charm of a pop tune, this song is a perfect fit for school events or karaoke.

Sing and dance together, and the whole place is sure to be wrapped in a happy vibe.

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[J-Pop, Vocaloid, Anime Songs] Popular and Classic Songs Elementary School Students Love (101–110)

Spring Songikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

Spring Songikimonogakari

It’s a refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring.

Ikimono-gakari released it as the theme song for the anime film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

Released in April 2012, the track is notable for Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, transparent vocals.

Its gentle melody, perfect for the start of a new season, and lyrics that sing of hope for the future resonate deeply.

It’s ideal for the graduation and school entrance season, so we recommend it to elementary school students who may feel anxious about a new environment.

If you sing it with friends at karaoke, it’s sure to lift your spirits like the cheerful warmth of spring.

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Gera Gera Po SongKingu Kurīmusōda

King Cream Soda / Gera Gera Po no Uta

Gera Gera Po SongKingu Kurīmusōda

This is the song used as the opening theme for the anime adaptation of Level-5’s hit game Yo-kai Watch.

Many kids can sing the chorus with the dance moves, and the lyrics are easy to remember, so everyone can sing and dance together and have a great time.

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In conclusion

We introduced songs that are popular with elementary schoolers! Did you find the tracks you wanted to hear or any hidden gems you didn’t know? Nowadays, many elementary schoolers tend to listen not so much to “childlike” songs, but to Vocaloid tracks and popular J‑pop, so you might even find an artist that both parents and kids love.

Be sure to share some fun time together through music!