[2026] Songs That Get Elementary School Kids Excited! Best Picks for Intro Quiz

to clear up (weather)NEW!Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

“Haru,” a song by Yorushika released in January 2024 as the opening theme for cour 2 of the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

This track captivates with its fusion of electronica and rock, where synthesizers and guitars intertwine.

Its lyrics, which depict life’s joys and sorrows—and the hope that lies beyond hardship—through shifting weather like rain and clear skies, are deeply moving.

While tinged with the melancholy of passing time and the growing pains of change, it instills a powerful sense of looking forward.

The song’s distinctive, fast-paced intro is perfect even for a grade-school recreation intro-quiz, making it a tune that instantly brightens and clears the listener’s mood.

Fun! Fun! Fun!NEW!Shinhama Reon

Shin-Hama Leon “Fun! Fun! Fun!” Music Video [Official]

Leon Niihama’s pop tune “Fun! Fun! Fun!”, one half of a double A-side single released in April 2025.

Chosen as the ending theme for the nationwide Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV anime Detective Conan, it quickly became a hot topic among elementary school students.

The song gained traction as a fun-to-watch, fun-to-dance-to track, paired with a bright visual sequence featuring the Detective Boys dancing along to the music.

Its catchy “WAKI WAKI” dance in the chorus has spread mainly across social media, characterized by an upbeat sound and easy-to-remember phrases.

Why not include it in party games for everyone to enjoy or in intro quizzes for recreational events?

Become a flowerNEW!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Become a Flower” Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Be a Flower

Its exotic, foreign-flavored melody—perfect for the anime’s world—pulls you in from the very intro! Performed by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the smash-hit TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” Released as a single in December 2023, it was later included on the album “Channel U.” It carries a powerful message that everyone has the right to bloom—no matter how clumsy or in whatever form—and its thrilling, cool sound is truly stirring.

The memorable, catchy intro is perfect for an intro-quiz game.

The moment the music starts, everyone will shoot their hands up—this number is guaranteed to get the crowd going!

Zankyo SankaNEW!Aimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

This is a hit song by Aimer, included on the double A-side single “Zankyō Sanka / Asa ga Kuru,” released in January 2022.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc, it became a massive success, surpassing 200 million streams.

The track is an energetic piece that sings of a strong will to move forward into the future, overcoming past pain and inner conflict.

Its grand arrangement blending Japanese and Western elements pairs perfectly with Aimer’s husky, powerful vocals.

The rhythmic piano in the intro and the dazzling horn section make an unforgettable impact, sure to elicit cheers from kids the moment it starts playing! It’s the perfect pick when you want to instantly liven up the room in a party or recreation intro-quiz setting.

Kaikai KitanNEW!EVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

This song, produced by Eve, was released digitally in October 2020 as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.

Its driving band sound from the intro is striking, and the shift from a chant-like first verse to a dramatic chorus draws you in.

While exploring themes of human bravado and inner emptiness, the piece carries a message of dispelling darkness and moving forward with strength, perfectly aligning with the anime’s dark worldview.

It has been embraced by a wide audience, even being used as a brass band cheering song at the 2022 National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament (Senbatsu).

Its exhilarating, fast-paced melody is catchy, making it a number that’s sure to get kids hyped the moment it plays in an intro quiz.

mixed nutsNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Mixed Nuts [Official Video]

Official HIGE DANDism captivates listeners with their overwhelming pop sensibility.

It’s an upbeat tune that pulls you in instantly from an intro like a rushing torrent of sound.

The lyrics cleverly depict the secrets and conflicts a family holds by likening them to different kinds of nuts mixing together.

It carries a lovely, warm message that reminds us of the preciousness of the time spent together, even in relationships tinged with pretense.

Released digitally in April 2022, this song was written as the opening theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY.

It quickly amassed popularity, surpassing 100 million streams in no time.

With a flashy melody that triggers cheers the moment the song starts, it’s perfect for an intro-quiz at a party.

It’s a track I highly recommend when you want to make everyone smile.

Chaos reaches its peakNEW!UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Chaos Reaches Its Peak” BLUELOCK Animation MV

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a rock band known for producing numerous anime theme songs.

Released in October 2022, this single was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Lock.

It’s a high-energy rock number that reflects the story’s intense developments and heat, intertwining a driving band performance with a catchy melody to unleash powerful energy.

Included on the album Ninth Peel, it captured the hearts of many anime fans.

Its distinctive, fast-paced intro instantly sends kids’ excitement to the max the moment it plays.

It’s the perfect track for getting everyone hyped during an intro quiz.