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Touching songs recommended for elementary school children

How many “moving songs” do you know?

There are moments when a great piece of music gives you goosebumps.

But it’s not that often that we come across songs like that, is it?

So this time, we researched moving songs, focusing mainly on J‑pop that’s popular among elementary school students!

Whether you’re an elementary schooler who loves music or someone looking for songs that are popular with kids, give these a listen.

You’re sure to find the song you’ve been looking for—one that moves your heart.

They’re also recommended for when you want a good cry or need some encouragement!

Moving Songs Recommended for Elementary School Students (21–30)

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly is an artist active since 2003.

This song is one of Superfly’s signature tracks, and because it’s easy to sing, it’s a recommended, moving song for karaoke.

The music video also has stylish color schemes and a sepia tone, so the visuals are enjoyable too.

Your allykyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Your Ally (きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ – きみのみかた) Official Music Video
Your allykyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is a female singer who has been active since 2011.

After reaching her 5th anniversary, her musical direction changed from before, and she put out more tracks influenced by EDM and laid-back styles.

However, with this song, she returned to something closer to her original concept, making it a pleasing track for fans.

Moving (touching) songs recommended for elementary school students (31–40)

365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

[MV] Paper Airplane of 365 Days (Short ver.) / AKB48 [Official]
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48

This song was produced and selected as the theme song for the 2015 NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita,” with Sayaka Yamamoto as the center.

The message in the lyrics—an expression of the will to live straightforwardly—is very moving, and it’s also recommended for elementary school students.

Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN is a four-piece rock band that has been active since 1996.

This song was used as the theme song for the 2007 film Always: Sunset on Third Street 2, and it’s a moving piece where the gentle vocals and lyrics perfectly match the film’s worldview.

Our storyGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Bokurano Monogatari
Our storyGReeeeN

GReeeeN is a four-man male vocal group that has been active since 2002.

The theme of this song’s lyrics is “not being defeated by bullying,” and each line carries a strong sense of power.

The track also has a driving feel, making it a moving song to listen to.

wishingMinase Inori

[Re:Zero: Insert Song] High-Quality 'Wishing' Full - Rem (CV: Inori Minase)
wishingMinase Inori

Inori Minase is a voice actress and singer who has been active since 2010.

This song was used as an insert track in the TV anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, and it’s a pleasant-sounding ballad featuring Minase—currently one of the most popular among young voice actors—whose clear, transparent voice shines throughout.

Let It GoMatsu Takako

Takako Matsu – Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~ (From “Frozen”)
Let It GoMatsu Takako

It is the theme song of Disney’s 2013 film Frozen.

The singer, Takako Matsu, has been active as an actress and singer since 1993, and by also serving as a voice actor for this work, she became known to younger generations.

In particular, the lyrics make it a deeply moving song.