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

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if you want to find out which songs are popular with elementary schoolers, it’s easy to worry they might already be outdated.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

strollInoue Azumi

Speaking of Studio Ghibli films, everyone watches them in elementary school, right? Among them, Totoro is an especially popular character! This song is often used in scenes featuring children at sports days or weddings, and it’s also very popular among elementary school students.

It has a very cute, charming feel, and it brings to mind Mei-chan walking along, going on little explorations.

Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira

It’s a classic song known for its easy-to-understand lyrics about friendship.

Released in November 2005 as the theme song for the drama “Nobuta wo Produce,” it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It achieved remarkable popularity, shipping over one million copies in just four days after release.

The song portrays a relationship where two people support each other, singing about the youthful days they spent together and their determination to strive toward shared dreams and goals.

It is often used at events like sports days and school festivals and remains popular, especially among students.

Through universal themes of friendship, dreams, and parting, it resonates with many people.

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It’s said to be especially popular among elementary school girls, partly because the performers are older girls close to their age who sing and dance—and they’re really cool! At events and school festivals, there may be many people who perform this song by singing and dancing to it.

Do it! Jump into the air.DA PUMP

DA PUMP / Do it! Jump to the Sky Member’s Edit Ver.
Do it! Jump into the air.DA PUMP

DA PUMP, who made a comeback with “U.S.A.” and sparked a huge craze among elementary school kids, has another track that’s super danceable and cool.

Just like “U.S.A.” was widely used as a dance song at school sports festivals, this song also seems likely to be used for dance routines.

The unique choreography following the ‘Ii ne’ dance is memorable.

It’s a must-watch track that looks poised to get more and more popular.

DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE

Da-iCE / <TV Anime “ONE PIECE” Theme Song> “DREAMIN’ ON” Music Video
DREAMIN' ONDa-iCE

There are probably many elementary school boys who watch the anime One Piece.

The song “DREAMIN’ ON,” released in 2020 by the dance and vocal group Da-iCE, was chosen as the theme song for the anime.

With its refreshing yet powerful sound that evokes a sea voyage, it’s a perfect fit for One Piece! It’s the ultimate cheer song that resonates with elementary school kids striving toward their dreams.