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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] (31–40)

phonyTsumiki

Phony – kafu [Original]

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This is a song released in June 2021 by the Vocaloid producer Tsumiki.

The music video on YouTube surpassed 11 million views in about half a year.

It also ranked on download and karaoke charts, and has been covered by many virtual YouTubers.

“Phony” is an English word meaning fake or deceptive.

That hollow feeling you suddenly notice when you face the reality and think, “What am I now, all painted over with lies?”—hasn’t everyone experienced that? For elementary school students, the lyrics might be a bit difficult.

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Balloonsharuru

Charles / Balloon (self cover)

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You can’t help but hum the chorus, can you? It’s a signature work by singer-songwriter Keina Suda, also known as Vocaloid producer Balloon.

It was released in 2016.

Thanks to its astonishingly addictive quality, it quickly became a hit and is popular even among elementary school Vocaloid fans.

By the way, many cover versions by famous artists have also been released.

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AdventureYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Adventure" Official Music Video

AdventureYOASOBI

YOASOBI is a music duo that creates songs inspired by stories.

The track they produced as a tie-in with Universal Studios Japan is “Adventure.” It was newly written based on publicly submitted memories from Universal Studios Japan, and it captures the excitement of visiting the park.

It sounds perfect for listening to on the way there! The lyrics also center on themes like “students” and “youth,” so it’s sure to resonate with many listeners.

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DoraemonHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Doraemon (Official Video)

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“Doraemon,” Gen Hoshino’s 11th single, was released in February 2018.

It also served as the theme song for the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Treasure Island.

The lyrics weave in words from the original creator, Fujiko F.

Fujio, and the interlude quotes the melody of “I’m Doraemon,” packing the essence of the Doraemon world into one song.

The final phrase of the chorus has a familiarity that makes even children want to sing along after just one listen.

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1, 2, 3After the Rain（soraru × mafumafu）

[Pokémon OP] 1・2・3 / After the Rain (Soraru × Mafumafu)

1, 2, 3After the Rain（soraru × mafumafu）

This is the opening theme song of the anime Pokémon, which is hugely popular among elementary school students.

It’s performed by After the Rain, a duo made up of Soraru and Mafumafu, both very popular with kids.

The song was released as an After the Rain single in 2019, and later covered by artists like Nishikawa-kun and Kirisho and the Karaage Sisters.

It’s really exciting to have a beloved anime’s theme sung by such popular vocalists! The lyrics are an uplifting cheer song, so I think it’s an essential hit for elementary school events like sports day.

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What Songs Are Popular Among Elementary School Kids? Well-Known and Sing-Along Hits! [2026] (41–50)

Planet LoopNayutan Seijin

Planet Loop – Eve feat. Nayutan Seijin

Planet LoopNayutan Seijin

Defining his own composing activity as an “invasion of Earth,” Vocaloid producer NayutalieN is popular for his distinctive lyrics full of space-themed phrases.

This track is often used for dance-cover videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

With catchy guitar lines in the intro and interludes, and a sound that blends a sense of sprinting momentum with weightless floatiness, it’s the kind of song you can’t forget after just one listen.

Its uniquely inventive pop sensibility is addictive, making it easy to see why it’s so popular with elementary school kids.

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U.S.A.DA PUMP

DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

U.S.A.DA PUMP

The 29th single from DA PUMP, a six-member dance and vocal group known for their overwhelming vocal prowess and high-level dance performances, which has earned them enduring popularity.

It’s a cover of a song by Italian singer Joe Yellow, and could be described as a track packed with viral elements—such as the lyrics and musical style that became a hot topic for being “so uncool it’s cool,” and the catchy “Iine Dance” choreography.

With dance moves that even kids can copy and a melody that sticks in your head, its accessibility has also made it popular among elementary school students.

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Hoshino Takashi

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