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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!

Playlist

Touching songs recommended for elementary school children
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Thank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimonogakari's NHK drama theme song
2Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A relaxed yet powerful song by Kenshi Yonezu
3sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
The Olympic theme song is moving.
4In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez, a band that resonates with gentle lyrics
5MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
The Trajectory of Life Woven by a Piano Melody
6If I could become someone’s heartYurii Kanon feat. GUMI
If I could become someone's heartYurii Kanon feat. GUMIplay_arrow
The Vocaloid song “If I Could Become Someone’s Heart” is moving
7That gentle girlsupittsu
That gentle girlsupittsuplay_arrow
The theme song of “Natsuzora,” the charm of Spitz
8IdeaHoshino Gen
IdeaHoshino Genplay_arrow
A refreshing song by Gen Hoshino that sings of everyday hope
9bow knotAimer
bow knotAimerplay_arrow
A ballad by Aimer and Yojiro Noda
10LemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A masterpiece filled with feelings for my grandfather becomes a huge hit across all media
11fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The theme song by DAOKO, a female rapper with a sense of transparency
12Futari SaisonKeyakizaka46
Futari SaisonKeyakizaka46play_arrow
Keyakizaka46’s third single, a heartrending ballad
13Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s moving theme song
14My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi
My friend — from here on out, forever...Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi, Shin-chan movie theme song
15rainbowFischer’s
rainbowFischer'splay_arrow
A refreshing song that celebrates friendship with your companions
16KanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A heartrending farewell story set to a piano melody
17So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Encouraging lyrics and a fun melody make it appealing
18Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
An official theme song by Yuzu, this moving piece remains popular in karaoke today.
19hometownarashi
hometownarashiplay_arrow
A storm lullaby, a precious song that heals the heart
20parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays challenge and success
21A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPYplay_arrow
A song of courage that supports those who pursue their dreams
22DoraemonHoshino Gen
DoraemonHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino is a singer and also excels at writing lyrics.
23Happy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
The moving theme song by back number
24mental imagekoron
mental imagekoronplay_arrow
The appeal of Chouchou-P’s songs that resonate with the heart
25A Little Love SongMONGOL800 cover by Amatsuki
A Little Love Song MONGOL800 cover by Amatsukiplay_arrow
Amatsuki covers a classic hit by MONGOL800
26HEROMr.Children
HEROMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children is a moving rock band
27RAINSEKAI NO OWARI
RAINSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
The song by SEKAI NO OWARI that was the theme song for an animated movie
28The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46play_arrow
Nogizaka46’s moving song of farewell and hope
29A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
Signature songs by the popular artist Superfly
30Your allykyarī pamyu pamyu
Your allykyarī pamyu pamyuplay_arrow
The musical evolution of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
31365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
Theme song of NHK morning drama “Asa ga Kita”
32Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN
Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
The moving theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
33Our storyGReeeeN
Our storyGReeeeNplay_arrow
A powerful singing voice that doesn't bow to bullying
34wishingMinase Inori
wishingMinase Inoriplay_arrow
Inori Minase songs from the anime Re:Zero
35Let It GoMatsu Takako
Let It GoMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
The moving theme song: Takako Matsu from Frozen
36My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster
My Best FriendLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A five-member female vocal group with strong singing ability
37A Tiny Love SongMUSH&Co.
A Tiny Love SongMUSH&Co.play_arrow
The appeal of MUSH&Co., the fictional band from the movie
38Close your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
A ballad that became a major hit as a movie theme song in 2004 by Ken Hirai.
39I don’t plan to see you again—take care.SCANDAL
I don’t plan to see you again—take care.SCANDALplay_arrow
A girls' band that sings the theme song of an animated film
40To the Lightmiwa
To the Lightmiwaplay_arrow
miwa is a popular singer-songwriter and actress
41One Lovearashi
One Lovearashiplay_arrow
An inspiring idol group song used as a movie theme song
42road movieTakahashi Yuu
road movieTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Takashi Yuu’s soothing, moving song
43It’s like a small light.“Sanketsu Shoujo” Sayuri
It’s like a small light.“Sanketsu Shoujo” Sayuriplay_arrow
Sayuri's signature song becomes popular through an anime
44Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
Momoiro Clover Z draws attention with the theme song for a coming-of-age film
45spring breeze
spring breezeplay_arrow
A heartwarming masterpiece depicting the breath of spring
46DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s message song
47lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays youth
48Let’s sing of springSakushi: Kobayashi Junichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao
Let's sing of springSakushi: Kobayashi Junichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinaoplay_arrow
The charm of a heartwarming classic that sings the joys of spring
49At any timeYugeda Kensuke
At any timeYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
50People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke
People and PeopleYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
51Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke
Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A message of encouragement to children singing of spring's hope
52A Gentle BallAimer
A Gentle BallAimerplay_arrow
A fantastical piece set at a ballroom on a starry night