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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if you want to find out which songs are popular with elementary schoolers, it’s easy to worry they might already be outdated.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 Songs and Classics Loved by Elementary School Students (31–40)

On the Day of Departurehajime shachō

We Tried Singing “Tabidachi no Hi ni” with Everyone as Hajime Syacho
On the Day of Departurehajime shachō

Hajime Syacho, a YouTuber who enjoys overwhelming support not only from elementary schoolers but also from the younger generation, sings “Tabidachi no Hi ni,” a well-known choral piece.

Many people probably sang it in music class—it’s a song that brings on a bittersweet feeling.

However, the video itself is full of humor, so be sure to watch it closely.

Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “Long Hope Philia”
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.”

I want to be cute.HoneyWorks feat. Kusari-na

This is a song by HoneyWorks, a creator team known for music and video production.

It’s an adorable love song that portrays the honest feeling every girl has at any age: “I want to be cute!!” The lyrics capture the feelings of a girl who wants to be cute, even if she has to act a little more grown-up, and many girls will likely relate to it.

Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spirits of the Sea
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi

The song’s beautiful melody and grand sense of scale brings me to tears.

It’s a track by Kenshi Yonezu that was chosen as the theme song for the film “Children of the Sea.” It was released as a digital single in 2019.

Speaking of Kenshi Yonezu, he’s also known under his Vocaloid producer name, Hachi—a singer-songwriter who enjoys strong support from younger generations.

Of course, that includes elementary school fans as well.

R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video
R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

It’s a very popular song among kids who love to dance.

Rather than singing, they seem to enjoy pumping their fists and running in place.

People are imitating it all over Japan, and there were lots of dance videos uploaded on free video-sharing sites.

[J-Pop, Vocaloid, Anime Songs] Popular and Classic Songs Loved by Elementary School Students (41–50)

Dokimeki Diaryasmi

Pokémon Horizons Opening 1 – Dokimeki Diary
Dokimeki Diaryasmi

Asmi, who enjoys immense support mainly among teens and people in their twenties.

Did you know she formed a musical unit with Vocaloid producer Chinozo called “asmi feat.

Chinozo”? Their lavish collaborative unit is behind “Dokimeki Diary.” It serves as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon, expressing the fluttering excitement of a protagonist setting off on a journey.

With its quite high-pitched sound and vocals, it’s also recommended for fans of Vocaloid songs.

I want to make you say you love me.IZ*ONE

IZ*ONE (IZ*ONE) – 'I Want to Make You Say You Like Me' MV
I want to make you say you love me.IZ*ONE

Many elementary school girls look to their fashion for inspiration.

The song was released in 2019 as the debut single of IZ*ONE, a Korean-Japanese mixed idol group.

It’s a catchy dance number with sparkling tones that linger in your ears.

As the title suggests, it sings of a single-minded desire for the one you like to notice you.