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!
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Moving (touching) songs recommended for elementary school students (31–40)
My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster is a five-member female vocal group active since 2014.
Known for their strong vocal abilities, they’re the kind of artists young people want to sing at karaoke.
This song is themed around friendship and is quite moving.
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.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
Ken Hirai is a male singer-songwriter who has been active since 1995.
This song was used as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World,” and it became a major hit, topping the Oricon yearly singles chart in 2004 as a ballad.
I don’t plan to see you again—take care.SCANDAL
SCANDAL is an all-female band from Osaka that has been active since 2006.
This song was used as the theme for the 2013 film “I Just Didn’t Do My Best Yet,” and its poignant lyrics are moving to listen to.
To the Lightmiwa
Miwa is a female singer-songwriter who has been active since 2007 and has also been working as an actress in recent years.
With this song, she appeared on the 64th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen broadcast at the end of 2013, and it became a popular track across a wide range of age groups.
Moving songs recommended for elementary school students (41–50)
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.
road movieTakahashi Yuu
Yu Takahashi is a male singer-songwriter from Akita Prefecture who has been active since 2008.
This song was used as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Invasion!! Alien Shiriri, and with Takahashi’s gentle vocals, it’s a touching song that is also recommended for elementary school students.