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

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

Last updated:2025/9/6

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if you want to find out which songs are popular with elementary schoolers, it’s easy to worry they might already be outdated.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, and Anime Songs: Popular and Classic Tunes Loved by Elementary School Students (1–10)

Goodbye DeclarationFlower

Chinozo “Goodbye Declaration” feat. FloweR

Goodbye DeclarationFlower

A song by Chinozo, a music producer who is a former guitarist with band experience.

This track marked his first induction into the Vocaloid Hall of Fame, and it’s also well-known through his self-cover and numerous covers by various singers.

From the intro, where the guitar’s cutting that plays beneath the pop arrangement sticks in your ears, to the driving beat, catchy melody, and lyrics that shine with excellent wordplay, it’s a number packed with highlights from start to finish.

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KINGKanaria

【GUMI】KING【Kanaria】

KINGKanaria

A song by the Vocaloid producer Kanaria, who began activities in 2020.

Released just six months after their debut as the second track, it became their first to surpass one million views and entered the Hall of Fame.

With its catchy string phrases repeated throughout the track, rhythms that create dramatic dynamics through varied beats, and infectious lyrics and melody, the piece boasts a level of polish hard to believe was crafted by an 18-year-old creator only half a year into their debut.

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ultramarineYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Gunjou” Official Music Video

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This is the fifth digital-download-only single by the musical duo YOASOBI, composed of singer-songwriter Ikura and Vocaloid producer Ayase.

The track was used as the commercial song for Bourbon’s Alfort Mini Chocolate, with lyrics based on the CM story text “Ao o Mikata ni” (“Make Blue Your Ally”).

In addition to YOASOBI’s signature poppy, catchy melodies and sound, it’s a number that also features rich, expansive choral work contributed by the acoustic session unit Plusonica.

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Charlesbarūn

Charles / Balloon (self cover)

Charlesbarūn

This song is by Balloon, a Vocaloid producer also known under the singer-songwriter name Keina Suda.

Released in 2016, it quickly became a hit.

Its brisk rhythm, stylish chord progressions, and sharp melodic lines are striking.

On YouTube, you can hear a version sung by Balloon himself, while on Niconico you can listen to the version that uses Vocaloid.

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LokiKagamine Rin · Mikito-P

Mikito-P "Roki" MV

LokiKagamine Rin · Mikito-P

It’s a super upbeat Vocaloid track that makes your body move on its own when you listen to it.

Created by mikito-P, a long-time staple of the Vocaloid scene, it instantly joined the ranks of popular songs when it dropped in 2018.

It’s a highly addictive rock number you’ll want to replay over and over.

It’s also a karaoke favorite.

The bouncy rhythm is great.

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Amanojaku164 feat. GUMI

Amano Jakku / 164 feat. GUMI (Official)

Amanojaku164 feat. GUMI

If you’re an elementary school student who loves Vocaloid, you probably know this one well.

It’s a Vocaloid track where the guitar, bass, and drums are all super cool.

Released in 2011 by the popular Vocaloid producer 164, it’s a staple classic in the Vocaloid scene with countless derivative works.

The profound lyrics really make you think.

It’s also well-known as a rhythm game track.

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Kaikai KitanEVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

Kaikai KitanEVE

A singer-songwriter who has been active mainly on the internet as both a utaite and a Vocaloid producer, Eve made his major-label debut in 2019.

This track is his fourth major release and a digital-only single.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, it’s a number that showcases a Vocaloid producer’s characteristically intricate and thrilling melodies, as well as his prowess as a vocalist who can deliver them with ease.

With a structure that’s complex yet catchy, the song evokes the sound of a new era in music.

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