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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if you want to find out which songs are popular with elementary schoolers, it’s easy to worry they might already be outdated.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 (51–60)

Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

ZUTOMAYO - “Bite the Second Hand” Music Video (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. – Byoushin wo Kamu)

Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

Featuring catchy, addictive piano phrases and a stylish sound.

This song is by the music unit Zutomayo (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni), whose activities on YouTube have drawn significant attention.

It was released in 2019 and is included on the album “Sasasanewa” released the same year.

The arrangement was handled by the popular Vocaloid producer Nuyuri, which has also earned support from elementary school students who love Vocaloid music.

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FANCYTwice

TWICE “FANCY” Dance Practice Video

FANCYTwice

Countless elementary school girls admire their cuteness.

This is a song by the popular K-pop group TWICE, included on their seventh mini-album “FANCY YOU,” released in 2019.

It’s a love song whose lyrics express an overwhelming “I just love you so much!” for someone special.

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Marigoldaimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [AIMYON BUDOKAN -1995-]

Marigoldaimyon

The song that became the catalyst for Aimyon’s big breakthrough is Marigold.

These days, she’s a leading figure in the J-pop scene and hugely popular across generations! Of course the song itself is wonderful, but her stylish sensibility also appeals to even elementary school kids, and I imagine many of them want to start playing guitar because of her influence.

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Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki

It’s one of Masaki Suda’s signature songs—not only is he an actor, but he’s also very serious about his music.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Kiss that Kills,” and became a huge topic of conversation.

His slightly husky, masculine voice seems cool even to elementary school kids.

The straightforward, simply cool arrangement is wonderful too, making it a classic loved by a wide range of generations.

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

For the First Time in ForeverMatsu Takako, Kanda Sayaka

Sayaka Kanda, Takako Matsu – For the First Time in Forever (From “Frozen”)

For the First Time in ForeverMatsu Takako, Kanda Sayaka

From Disney’s smash-hit film Frozen, this insert song portrays the polar-opposite emotions of the older sister and the younger sister.

It’s no exaggeration to say that this work brought Sayaka Kanda’s talent widespread recognition! In fact, she is Seiko Matsuda’s daughter, though it seems many people didn’t know that at the time.

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Gray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masaki

Kenshi Yonezu – Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)

Gray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masaki

A fantastic collaboration has come to life between two of today’s most exciting stars: the hugely popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu and actor Masaki Suda.

While Yonezu has provided songs for Suda’s solo work, hearing them sing together like this is even more captivating.

Yonezu has secured numerous tie-ins, and Suda is a highly visible actor, so it’s no surprise they’re both popular even among elementary school students!

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Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master / Rica Matsumoto (Covered by Kobasolo & Mirai (The Hoopers)) Short ver.

Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika

This is the theme song from the Pokémon anime, which became popular not only in Japan but around the world.

It’s a song loved by both men and women, with an upbeat melody and fun lyrics that put you in a cheerful mood when you sing it.

The spoken lines in the intro are especially memorable, aren’t they?

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