[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if you want to find out which songs are popular with elementary schoolers, it’s easy to worry they might already be outdated.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!
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[J-Pop, Vocaloid, Anime Songs] Popular Songs and Classics Loved by Elementary Schoolers (21–30)
Turing LoveNanawo Akari feat. Sou
A lot of elementary school kids probably listen to music through video sites like YouTube and Niconico, right? The singers of this song, Nanawo Akari and Sou, are both artists who mainly work on platforms like Niconico.
The song they perform is packed with fun and charm—you’ll hear all sorts of words flying by, and it’s even great for dancing.
Just knowing about niche artists and tracks that don’t show up on TV can make you stand out among kids.
And if it’s a song everyone can enjoy together, even better! If you’re looking for something fresh and fun, this track is perfect.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800 (kaba by Amatsuki)
This is a cover of “Chiisana Koi no Uta,” a signature song by the rock band MONGOL800, beloved across generations.
The singer is Amatsuki, who began his career as a utaite and now also works as a voice actor.
He releases cover videos not only on Niconico but also on YouTube, so many elementary school students likely know him.
It’s a guaranteed hit collaboration between a popular song and a popular singer!
[J-Pop/Vocaloid/Anime Songs] Popular Songs and Classics Loved by Elementary School Students (31–40)
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
Elementary school kids often start liking a song because it’s the theme of an anime they love, right? This track was used as the theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan movie, Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!.
I bet many children discovered SEKAI NO OWARI through the song and the film.
Centered on the theme of adventure, the song is fun and approachable for kids, with a marching rhythm and even a dance.
Some children probably tried dancing to it, too! No matter how many years pass after its release, it’s a song you can always enjoy singing and dancing to.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
WANIMA’s super-energetic song is sure to make elementary school kids feel energized too! Included on the single “JUICE UP!!,” this track was used in an 8×4 commercial, and just listening to it really lifts your spirits.
The lyrics—about moving forward as yourself no matter what happens—are easy for kids to understand and will likely resonate with their hearts.
Even elementary schoolers have plenty of worries, just like adults.
At times like that, being cheered up by this bright, positive WANIMA song in a way that’s easy to grasp will surely make them feel happy!
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
This song was created as the theme for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?” and is a collaborative track by the hugely popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu and rap singer DAOKO.
I imagine many elementary school students have seen the movie as well.
The track carries Yonezu’s signature style, and the vocals of these two popular singers leave a strong impression.
It’s a recommended song that captures a refreshing, summery vibe.
Bring the Rain to Quench the ThirstMinami
Minami made her major debut with this song in 2019 and has been gaining attention as a next-generation female singer-songwriter.
Her appeal lies not only in her beautiful, clean vocals, but also in her impressive singing ability, which lets her sometimes bare her emotions and deliver powerful, gritty shouts.
Chosen as the theme song for the anime “Domestic Girlfriend,” it has become a hot topic, making her an artist you won’t want to take your eyes off from now on.
Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki
Featured as the theme song for the film “My Hero Academia: Two Heroes,” this track has strong support from elementary school students who saw the movie.
It’s sung by Masaki Suda, who is also very active as an actor.
Released in 2018 as his fourth single, it’s a message song with a powerful vocal that resonates in the heart—a rock number that gets you fired up as you listen.
It inspires you to think, “I’ll do my best again tomorrow.”
