Shimajiro songs: Popular tracks from the anime, movies, and concerts
Shimajiro, the beloved character from Benesse who’s super popular with kids!
He’s also a hit for helping children learn how to get along with friends and develop kindness.
Here, we introduce a variety of songs—from Shimajiro’s pop and cute tunes to moving ballads.
Sing fun songs and dance along with Shimajiro and friends, and let both adults and children enjoy a wonderful time together.
Through Shimajiro’s stories, we hope you savor those smile-filled moments!
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Shimajiro Songs: Popular Tracks from the Anime, Movies, and Concerts (31–40)
Song of the Big Tree
An insert song from the movie “Shimajiro and the Big Tree.” In the story, Shimajiro and his friends visit a gigantic tree called Mother Wood that soars above the clouds, and they grow through their adventures—it’s a work that even adults will find moving.
Because the setting seems inspired by places like Yakushima and the islands of Okinawa, the music also has a mystical feel reminiscent of the Okinawan scale.
The lyrics express gratitude for nature and may help instill a spirit of environmental protection.
Plus, clapping along with the “pan-pan” beat is fun—it’s an energizing number!
Tardigrade (Kumamushi)
Kumamushi (Tardigrade) is a techno track that stands out for its memorable, quirky character.
In the official video, the tardigrade played by talent Isamu Nobue is irresistibly charming, and the wiggly hip-swaying “tardigrade dance” is sure to captivate kids.
Its rhythmic, stylish techno sound is catchy enough that adults might find themselves hooked, too.
The piece also touches on the life of the tardigrade—said to be the smallest yet strongest creature living among moss—so it’s recommended for children who love animals!
Spin, sun shape
Even for adults, this Shimajiro series track feels fresh with its somehow nostalgic electro sound.
It portrays the planets of the solar system, introducing words like rotation and revolution, and includes planet names and simple traits—Mars for Mars, Jupiter for Jupiter, and more—making it perfect for kids who love space! Its polished, stylish sound and visuals are the kind you’ll want to replay over and over, and it’s a song that lets parents and children have fun while deepening their knowledge about the cosmos.
Unpapa Exercise
This is a song that plays during the movie Shimajiro the Movie: Shimajiro and the Flying Ship.
The screening takes the form of a participatory “cheer screening,” where the audience claps together in the theater and responds with cheers to call-and-response cues.
Cheer screenings originally started when Michael Jackson’s film THIS IS IT permitted standing and dancing, and they’ve now become a well-established style of moviegoing.
It seems Shimajiro loves doing everything—dancing, movies, and studying—together with friends.
We should learn from that, too.
I want to nail it perfectly.
This exercise number features Ken Matsudaira’s powerful, memorable vocals and a stylish sound that blends the feel of Okinawan folk music with reggae—great fun to listen to.
The routine incorporates movements like mushrooms sprouting up, jellyfish wiggling, and frogs hopping, so kids can enjoy themselves while getting a good stretch.
Even if each move is a bit tricky, if they strike a cool final pose with a snap at the end, be sure to praise them wholeheartedly!
Shimajiro Songs: Popular Tracks from the Anime, Movies, and Concerts (41–50)
Happy Lucky Christmas
Perfect for Christmas parties with family and friends is “Happy Lucky Christmas.” The song says, “Let’s all sing on Christmas Day and make it a wonderful day.” The lyrics include number-based wordplay, making it fun to say and easy for children to sing.
There are many call-and-response parts, making it ideal for Christmas parties and other gatherings with multiple children.
There’s also a dance that goes with the song, so it’s recommended as a performance piece for nursery school and kindergarten Christmas parties!
I love squid ~Beloved Squid~
A lavish track featuring the grand dame of the enka world, Aki Yashiro, as a vocalist.
It’s brimming with the uniquely Japanese culture and the intimate, melancholic atmosphere of enka—simply irresistible.
We often hear that it’s important to be exposed to the real thing from childhood, and the same goes for music: enjoying playful, quirky lyrics while also encountering authentic singing and composition can nurture one’s listening skills.
With visuals and lyrics that cheekily riff on the squid—one of the sake snacks mentioned in the lyrics of her signature song “Funauta”—this is a tune that adults can enjoy too.