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Shimajiro songs: Popular tracks from the anime, movies, and concerts

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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!

Shimajiro Songs: Popular Tracks from the Anime, Movies, and Concerts (41–50)

I am a Ochawan alien.

I am Ochawan Alien [Shimajiro Channel Official]

I am a Ochawan alien.

“I Am an Ochawan-Seijin” is a song about the mysterious creature Ochawan-Seijin, who loves rice bowls.

Having come from outer space, Ochawan-Seijin discovers a new vehicle: the rice bowl.

But the boy using the bowl leaves grains of rice behind, and to make matters worse, he even ends up breaking it…

What will become of Ochawan-Seijin, who has lost his precious vehicle once again? It’s a song with a unique story that also teaches the proper way to use a rice bowl.

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Spin, sun shape

Spin, Solar System [Shimajiro Channel Official]

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.

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Unpapa Exercise

Movie Tie-in Dance Song: Shimajiro and the Flying Ship 'Unpapa Taisou' [Shimajiro Channel Official]

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.

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I want to nail it perfectly.

Bashitto! Kimetai Taiso [Shimajiro Channel Official]

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!

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World Order

Shimajiro no Wao!

World Order

WORLD ORDER is known for its striking robot dance that even kids can’t help but watch with fascination.

It’s a song by the performance unit WORLD ORDER, which includes Genki Sudo, who was active as a martial artist.

In the music video produced as a collaboration with “Shimajiro no Waoh!,” Shimajiro also dons a cool suit and performs a robot dance.

The robot dance—and that highly impactful, mysterious way of walking—may all seem difficult, but many children will feel excited and want to give it a try! Be sure to practice hard and have fun.

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Song of the Big Tree

"The Big Tree Song" – Tie-in Song for the Film Shimajiro and the Big Tree [Shimajiro Channel Official]

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!

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Lovely Wonderland

Lovely Wonderland - Kodomo Challenge [Shimajiro Channel Official]

Lovely Wonderland

“Wonderful Wonderland” was born from the dance segment of Shimajiro’s show, Shimajiro no Waou! Since it comes from the dance corner, it of course has choreography, too.

In the official dance, they perform with pom-poms to a bright, poppy melody.

But there aren’t any difficult moves, so even kids can enjoy dancing along! The lyrics sing of a marvelous world full of surprises, and the excitement just won’t stop! Grab some colorful pom-poms and have fun dancing with your friends.

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In conclusion

Have you found any songs that stayed with you as you explored the world of Shimajiro’s music? Every song is full of charming melodies that really capture children’s hearts, along with wonderful lyrics that encourage learning and growth.

Singing along together as a family or copying the dance moves can help deepen your bond even more.

If there are songs you haven’t discovered yet, try checking them out on video sites or at a Shimajiro concert.

With the power of music, your child’s everyday life is sure to shine even brighter!