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What songs are popular among elementary schoolers? Well-known and sing-along favorites! [2026]

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

These days, you can listen to songs and watch music videos through various social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

Of course, many adults do, but I think a lot of elementary school kids watch them too.

This time, we’ll be introducing songs that are popular among elementary school students, as well as highly well-known tracks!

We’ve gathered plenty of songs that today’s elementary schoolers often hear—like dance numbers that blew up on social media and tracks used as theme songs for popular anime—so please read to the end!

If there are any songs you don’t know, be sure to give them a listen!

Now, let’s get started.

What songs are popular among elementary school kids? Well-known and sing-along hits! [2026] (71–80)

S’il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama.

[MV] Sylve President / P Maru-sama. (If I become president!)

S'il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama.

"Sil Vous President" is a song by the multi-entertainer P Maru-sama.

The title was even nominated for the TikTok Buzzword Awards 2021, and the track went explosively viral on TikTok.

It’s also hugely popular as a song people dance to.

I bet lots of elementary school kids know it, too.

Despite its bright, fast-paced vibe, the way every line starts with “If I become someone important…” feels so cute and girlish, like someone in love.

Girls, definitely give it a listen.

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Make you happyNiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

Make you happyNiziU

A song released as the pre-debut digital mini-album by NiziU, a nine-member girl group formed from the top nine finalists of Part 2 of the Japan–Korea joint global audition project “Nizi Project.” Despite being before their major debut, the track became explosively popular thanks to its buzz and its rhythms, sonics, and catchy choreography that set it apart from typical J-POP.

The “Jump Rope Dance” that many people performed on social media is easy for children to imitate, and combined with the bright, catchy melody, it has become a favorite among elementary school students.

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Muscatyuzu

Yuzu “Muscat” Music Video

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An anime beloved by elementary school kids! It’s “Muscat” by Yuzu, the theme song of Crayon Shin-chan.

It’s an energetic, upbeat track from start to finish, so listening to it really lifts your spirits! There’s an official dance video available, so maybe some kids have danced to it at sports festivals and the like? I think it’s perfect for summer, but it’s a highly recommended song that will boost your mood anytime.

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What songs are popular among elementary school students? Popular songs everyone knows and wants to sing! [2026] (81–90)

Kaikai KitanEVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

Kaikai KitanEVE

This is the fourth major-label digital-only single by singer-songwriter Eve, who made his major debut in 2019 after various experiences as a vocalist on video platforms, in bands, and in vocal groups.

Selected as the theme song for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, the track was created by reinterpreting the work’s imagery, as Eve himself is a reader of the original manga.

Its melody features dramatic shifts in pitch, giving it a catchy appeal that captivates not only children but adults as well, and together with the anime’s popularity, it has become a hit among elementary school students.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Arashi Hometown

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This is a track from the album “Japonism.” It became well-known for being chosen as the required piece for the elementary school division of NHK’s All-Japan School Choir Competition, and for being performed on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Listening to this song makes me feel warm inside.

Hometowns are wonderful, aren’t they? It’s truly a blessing to have a place to return to.

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Silent majorityKeyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 'Silent Majority'

Silent majorityKeyakizaka46

This is the debut single by the idol group Keyakizaka46, which was used as the CM song for the fashion rental app Mechakari.

It’s not a cute tune, but a cool and intense one—and idol songs like this are great too.

I recommend it for elementary school kids who admire cool idols like Keyakizaka46!

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Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

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The warm sound arrangement makes my heart feel cozy.

This song, sung by Masaki Suda—who is also thriving as an actor and model—was released as a single in 2020 and chosen as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.” Its gentle, steady rhythm, like taking one step at a time, pairs beautifully with Suda’s straightforward vocals.

It’s truly wonderful.

This moving ballad that naturally brings a smile has won support across generations.

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