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

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.

To the Lightmiwa

miwa “To the Light - short ver.”
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.

My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 『My Best Friend』Music Video-Short Ver.-
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.

road movieTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi 'Road Movie' Crayon Shin-chan Collaboration MV
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.

Moving songs recommended for elementary school students (41–50)

Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

[Momoiro Clover Z MV] Seishunfu / Momoiro Clover Z (Seishunfu / Momoiro Clover Z)
Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoiro Clover Z is a four-member idol group active since 2008.

This song was used for the 2015 coming-of-age film “The Curtain Rises,” and the movie drew attention not only for featuring well-known young actresses such as Riho Yoshioka, but also for appearances by the members of Momoclo themselves.

Close your eyesHirai Ken

Close Your Eyes / Ken Hirai (Cover)
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.