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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 Little Love SongMONGOL800 cover by Amatsuki

[Original PV] A Small Love Song / MONGOL800 (cover) by Amatsuki
A Little Love Song MONGOL800 cover by Amatsuki

This is a cover of MONGOL800’s “Chiisana Koi no Uta” by Amatsuki.

The original song itself is powerful, bright, and uplifting.

With a touch of smoothness and clarity blended in, it has transformed into a version with a different kind of charm.

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)

DoraemonHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Doraemon (Official Video)
DoraemonHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino is a male singer who has been active since 2000.

In addition to his singing career, he also works as an essayist and columnist, and his lyrical talent is evident in his songwriting.

If you listen to this song with a focus on the lyrics, it becomes a moving piece that brings tears to your eyes as you think of Doraemon and Nobita.

A Tiny Love SongMUSH&Co.

Sakurako Ohara as Riko Koeda – A Tiny Love Song (Short ver.) <Film: The Liar and His Lover>
A Tiny Love SongMUSH&Co.

MUSH&Co.

is a fictional band that appears in the film The Liar and His Lover.

This song is featured in the movie as an insert track; it’s moving on its own, but if you listen to it after watching the film, it becomes even more heartrending and touching, so I highly recommend it.

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.

One Lovearashi

Arashi is a male idol group that has been active since 1999.

This song was released as a single in 2008 and was selected as the theme song for the film Hana Yori Dango F (Final), starring group member Jun Matsumoto.

It’s a moving song and a great pick for karaoke.

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.