Funny and laugh-out-loud songs recommended for elementary school kids

Ebi KanicsKeroponzu

Ebi Kanix / Keropons [Official Music Video]

This is a signature song by Kero-chan and Pon-chan, the duo who handled the lyrics, composition, and choreography for children’s play songs.

Its upbeat tempo and easy-to-remember lyrics and dance are popular.

Although Ebikani Nics was released in 2007, it remains a beloved song even more than ten years later.

Song of No-GoodLADY Q

Crayon Shin-chan: The No-No Song

The seventh opening theme of the anime Crayon Shin-chan, currently airing on the TV Asahi network.

It’s a song that depicts an animation where everything Shin-chan does is met with Misae’s emphatic “No!” and a quick dismissal.

Although it’s a very fast-paced song, the lyrics are easy to understand and it’s popular with children.

Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan (TARAKO) with baku-chū mondai (bakushō mondai)

Abracadabra spell

A song that set the longest record on Chibi Maruko-chan, being used as the ending theme for about eight years.

Surprisingly, it was composed by Mayo Okamoto, and the dance that plays during the ending was choreographed by Papaya Suzuki.

Its catchy, upbeat tune is very popular.

Buai Yai Yai – Obocchama-kun Themeingurimonguri

Obocchama-kun OP

The opening theme of the Showa-era flagship gag manga Obocchama-kun.

“Tomodachinko!” is Obocchama-kun’s catchphrase.

Despite the breezy vocals, the lyrics include content that likely couldn’t be aired today.

The looser regulations on TV anime at the time are evident in the lyrics.

Do that again and I’ll hit you.toripuru faiyā

Triple Fire—do that again and I’ll hit you.

A three-piece rock band formed by members who met in Waseda University’s music club.

The title sounds like something an elementary school kid would say all the time.

The lyrics take a bold stance—not because they really intend to do it, but so they won’t look like cowards.

Member Yasunao Yoshida appeared on the TV show Tamori Club, boosting their popularity.

I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai 'I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon'

This is a song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai that portrays a morning scene everyone has experienced at least once: not wanting to get out of bed.

You might expect a laid-back, cute penguin song, but it alternates between intense and relaxed, revealing the inner struggle over whether to leave the futon or stay under the covers.

Run, Makibao!F Map

Makibaō Opening Theme

The opening theme song of the anime Midori no Makibaō, which aired for a little over a year starting in March 1996.

It tells the story of Makibaō, whose appearance is far from that of a racehorse, growing together with his partner, a mouse named Chūbei.

The lyrics, packed with comedic elements, were also very popular.