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

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It’s a song that was sung and danced to not only in Japan but all around the world in 2016—a truly worldwide mega-hit.

“Once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head” describes this track perfectly! Apparently, it went viral after Justin Bieber tweeted that he liked it.

The gesture of stabbing an apple with a pen and that distinctive rhythm—elementary school kids would absolutely want to imitate it! Even the rhythm in the lyric-free intro is spot-on; for some reason you just feel like copying it.

If you haven’t heard it yet, you definitely should!

middle-aged manOkazaki Taiiku

Okazaki Taiiku “Ossan” Music Video

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Taiiku Okazaki, who has also written songs for Sambomaster, Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, and Kanjani Eight, among others.

The fact that his name is “Taiiku” (which means physical education) is kind of funny, isn’t it? Okazaki is also very active as an artist in his own right, and among his songs, “Ossan” is a highly recommended track with witty lyrics that will resonate with elementary school kids, too.

Lines like “I’ve become an old guy and been left behind by the times,” “Well, I’m an old guy now, it can’t be helped,” and “From here on, I just want to age gracefully” carry a certain melancholy, yet somehow sound bright.

The chorus, which repeats the title “Ossan,” has an approachable feel that makes you want to belt it out.

If you’re an elementary school student, you could even swap “ossan” for “elementary school kid” when you sing it.

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Okazaki Taiiku 'MUSIC VIDEO' Music Video

Have you ever listened to “YouTuber Aruaru Song,” the track Okazaki Taiiku provided to YouTuber Hajime Syacho? Since Hajime Syacho is hugely popular among elementary school kids, I think many children have heard it at least once.

The music video version of that side-splitting “relatable things” song is this “MUSIC VIDEO.” All the lyrics nail those funny, relatable moments, but the “Guide to Appearing in a Music Video for Girls” that pops up partway through is especially hilarious! With lines like “Make the girl cry, make her dance, make her listen to music…”—once you hear this, you won’t be able to watch a regular MV the same way again.

It makes you want to reenact this MV with friends at the back of the classroom during recess!

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Minion Banana Song

The hugely popular character Minions, with their yellow bodies and signature overalls, sing the “Banana Song.” It was featured in the trailer for the 2013 film Despicable Me 2 and gained a lot of popularity.

The lyrics are sung in “Minionese” and Banana language, making them impossible to decipher…

However, you’ll hear some familiar-sounding words here and there, and the repeated melody makes it surprisingly easy to remember.

In fact, it’s based on an original song: “Barbara Ann” by the American rock band The Beach Boys.

Even if you don’t understand the words, this catchy, laugh-inducing tune is perfect for having a fun time with friends!

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Brief & Trunks - Aonori

The signature song “Aonori” by the male folk duo Brief & Trunks.

Released in 1998, this track quickly brought the name Brief & Trunks to widespread attention.

It’s packed with relatable “been there” moments that make both kids and adults chuckle, and it’s sure to be a hit with elementary schoolers too.

The title “Aonori” refers to that green seaweed sprinkled on yakisoba and okonomiyaki.

The lyrics capture a man’s feelings when, after a meal, he notices his girlfriend has aonori stuck to her front teeth—but he just can’t bring himself to tell her.

The rapid-fire delivery that continues right to the end, almost like a tongue twister, only adds to the humor (lol).

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MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella 'Momotaro'

If you’re an elementary schooler who can embrace 100% nonsense gags, you’re guaranteed to get hooked! In the best possible way, Wednesday Campanella’s “problematic” track is this Momotaro.

Even though the lyrics tell the story of Momotaro, the rap suddenly brings in video games and computers…

And despite being Momotaro, he doesn’t even want to go fight the ogres—there are surprises everywhere that make you go, “What is this song?!” If you sing this on your way home from school, everyone you pass might turn and look.

The group Wednesday Campanella, who perform this track, carry an aura that goes beyond just “mysterious”—it’s downright fantastical.

If you get the chance, definitely check out their other songs too!

Honnō-ji IncidentEgusupurōjon

"The Honnō-ji Incident" Dancing Lesson Series [I Tried Dancing]

This is a song by Egusplosion, a duo from Yoshimoto Kogyo, that explains the historical event “The Honnō-ji Incident” with a catchy, upbeat melody.

It helps listeners understand the relationship between Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide, making it educational and popular even among elementary school students.

Their sharp dance moves are also a must-see!