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

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

[Sports Day Dance] [Full Song Version] Demon Slayer - Gurenge | Easy Choreography (Kindergarten, Nursery, Elementary School, Recital)

This is a song by LiSA that drew attention as the theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Its lyrics, which express the protagonist’s desire for strength, and its melody infused with a traditional Japanese flavor leave a strong impression.

Released in July 2019, the song topped various digital charts and became a major hit, also reaching No.

1 on the Oricon weekly digital singles chart.

It’s loved not only by anime fans but by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.

When singing it at karaoke, try emulating LiSA’s powerful vocals and sing with the feeling of discovering the strength within yourself.

Oh my gosh!NMB48

NMB48 – Oh My God! Official MV

An NMB48 song where the members don pink costumes and dance with bursting smiles.

Many people were probably captivated by the thrilling lyrics about bumping into your crush by chance while buying croquettes.

Even content that might feel embarrassingly cliché somehow becomes fresh and endearing when sung by NMB48—strange, isn’t it? Released in October 2011, this track debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was also used in a Round One commercial.

It’s a song often danced to at school festivals—why not try it at a family karaoke session? It’s a lively, energetic track that parents and kids can enjoy together!

PolyrhythmPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume “Polyrhythm”

Perfume’s song released in 2007 became widely known as a commercial jingle themed around environmental protection.

Selected for a joint NHK campaign, the track became one of Perfume’s signature songs and marked their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.

It also gained broad support by being featured as an insert song in the Pixar film Cars 2.

The song’s appeal lies in its catchy melody and distinctive rhythm.

It’s perfect for family karaoke and enjoyable for all ages.

Perfume’s dance performance is also striking, adding to the fun of watching.

PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

【LIVE】PERFECT HUMAN / RADIO FISH

This is a song released in 2015 by RADIO FISH, a music group centered around the comedy duo Oriental Radio.

The song and dance were frequently performed on comedy shows, and in 2016 it reached number one on music distribution sites such as iTunes.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

This song was written specifically as the theme for the movie Crayon Shin-chan.

With a march-like rhythm and a slow tempo, it’s easy to sing and perfect for matching choreography.

The lyrics, which center on themes of friendship, bonds, and adventure, have a bright, refreshing feel that children can easily relate to.

Released in May 2013, the song surpassed 100 million views on its music video on YouTube in 2016 and has enjoyed long-lasting popularity.

It’s sure to be a hit for karaoke at home as well.

Its rhythmic melody will bring enjoyable moments to listeners of all ages, from kids to adults.

Ojamajo Carnival!!Ojamajo Doremi

Ojamajo Doremi opening theme song “Ojamajo Carnival!!” full high quality audio

This is the theme song of the kids’ magical-girl anime Ojamajo Doremi.

Even though it’s the original series’ song, its quality has made it a karaoke staple, including among elementary schoolers and kindergarteners.

This track is great because it really gives you a strong sense of excitement.

Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

[Momoclo MV] Go for it! Phantom Thief Girl / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER / IKUZE! KAITOU SHOUJO)

If you break into a full-throttle dance with big, high kicks, your party is guaranteed to heat up! This is the major-label debut single by Momoiro Clover Z.

Even just changing the members’ names in the intro to your own will probably get the crowd laughing.

Imitating their youthful, explosive performance can be pretty tough physically.

But the harder you go all-out, the more the party will peak.

Released in May 2010, the song gradually gained popularity and has remained beloved, even being used as walk-up music by pro baseball players.

Aim for a polished routine and give it some practice!