Recommended Japanese pop songs for elementary school students to sing at karaoke

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Soliloquy MV [Chiikawa MAD] [Music Video]

Chiikawa is a popular anime loved by a wide range of people, from elementary school children to adults.

The song “Hitorigotsu” is sung by Hachiware, a character in the series.

Given the time slot it airs in, most elementary schoolers have probably heard it at least once.

The piece is characterized by a very simple vocal line.

The pitch movement is very gentle and the range is quite narrow, so even upper-grade students whose voices may be unstable due to voice change can sing it without any problem.

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Deer-Colored DaysKanoko Noko

Deer-Colored Days

In student communities, especially among elementary schoolers, there tends to be a stronger emphasis on how a song goes viral, the scale of that buzz, and the impact of the track itself, rather than just the quality of the music.

With that in mind, I recommend “Shika-iro Days.” It was released as the theme song for the popular anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan,” and it became a massive hit on social media thanks to its striking hook.

The song features a lot of conversational-style rap, and the vocal lines are kept light, resulting in a relatively narrow range.

As long as you set the key right, it should be easy for anyone—regardless of gender or whether their voice is changing—to sing it well.

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Pig Thunder (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi

Yukopi – Pig Thunder (feat. Kaai Yuki)

Yukopi is a Vocaloid producer whose music is characterized by a surreal atmosphere with a subtle sense of cuteness.

Yukopi has created many masterpieces, but the one I particularly recommend as an easy-to-sing song for elementary school students is “Buta Thunder (feat.

Kaai Yuki).” Although the vocal range is slightly high at mid2 A# to high C, the overall range isn’t wide, so depending on the key, the difficulty can drop significantly even for elementary schoolers whose voices may be unstable.

It doesn’t require intricate techniques, and the melodic rises and falls are gentle, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Dogwood – Yo Hitoto (Full)

If you’re looking for a song the whole family can enjoy, we recommend this classic by Yo Hitoto.

With its heartwarming melody and deeply meaningful lyrics, it has continued to be loved by many.

Released in February 2004, the song was used as the theme for NTV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater” and featured in several commercials.

A film of the same name was also produced and became a major hit.

Its friendly, memorable tune is easy for young children to learn, and adults will find themselves humming along too.

It goes beyond the walls of the karaoke box to offer wonderful moments that strengthen family bonds.

Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls

E-girls / Odoru Ponpokorin

This is a cover of the opening theme “Odoru Ponpokorin” from the national hit anime Chibi Chibi Maruko-chan, performed by E-girls.

Because it’s from such a widely known anime and covered by a cutting-edge girl group, the sound doesn’t feel dated, making it a karaoke track that’s easy to get the crowd hyped.

Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Chuutan [Saori Hayami])HONEY WORKS

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks

For elementary school kids who enjoy karaoke, songs that are easy to sing and energizing are great choices.

HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikutegomen feat.

Chuutan” is a track we definitely recommend they try.

Since its 2022 release, it quickly gained popularity, standing out with its positive, self-affirming message.

The dance that took off on TikTok became a hot topic at home and abroad, earning support from a wide range of audiences.

Within two months of release, the song surpassed 32 million views on YouTube and also ranked highly on TikTok charts.

With its upbeat, encouraging message, this song will help your child take the karaoke stage with confidence and get everyone pumped up.

Thank youikimonogakari

Arigatou – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

Released in 2010, this song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Gegege no Nyobo.” As you can tell from the title and lyrics, it expresses gratitude to others, which is why it’s also popular as a song to sing at elementary school graduation ceremonies.