[For Upper Grades] Easy-to-sing songs for elementary school students. Popular karaoke hits that get everyone excited

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

It features a powerful rock sound and LiSA’s clear, crystalline vocals.

The lyrics portray the courage to face hardship and find hope amid battle, filled with a positive message that even elementary school students can relate to.

With a simple, easy-to-remember melody line and lyrics that express emotion straightforwardly, it’s beloved as a karaoke staple.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba from April 2019, it was also performed spectacularly at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2020.

Its singable vocal range and simple melody make it perfect for music classes and school events.

It’s also recommended for when you want to get excited with friends at karaoke or sing together with everyone.

We are!kitadani hiroshi

TV Anime “ONE PIECE” 1000th Episode Commemoration: We Are!

It’s an energetic song packed with courage and a spirit of adventure.

With themes of camaraderie and taking on your dreams, it carries a bright, positive message.

Its up-tempo rock sound and powerful vocals make it a track that both kids and adults can sing along to and get excited about together.

This was Hiroshi Kitadani’s first single, released in November 1999 as the very first opening theme for the popular anime One Piece.

It was released by Nippon Columbia and includes a karaoke version.

The lyrics are simple and easy to remember, and the melody is familiar and catchy, making it a staple choice for karaoke.

It’s a song everyone can sing with one heart, so it’s sure to liven up school events and sports days.

illumination&TEAM

&TEAM ‘illumination’ Special Video for LUNÉ

Amid the lights that color the winter city, &TEAM has delivered a heartwarming Christmas song on their album “Yukiakari.” Pre-released in December 2024, this track paints a scene wrapped in snow and illuminations.

The lyrics are striking in how they convey the desire to stay with someone special forever—not through words, but through actions.

Sparkling synths and sleigh bells elevate the Christmas mood even more.

The music video captures a page of the members’ youth in a dreamy, snow-filled classroom, and just watching it is enough to lift your spirits.

Sing it with friends at karaoke, and your Christmas party is sure to be an even bigger hit!

Christmas LoveStray Kids

Stray Kids 『Christmas Love』 Music Video

This is a song that romantically sings of the warmth of Christmas.

It’s included on Stray Kids’ second Japanese album, “GIANT,” released in November 2024, and it unfolds a gentle world that feels like dancing in the snow.

Set to a comfortable mid-tempo melody, it delivers heartfelt feelings to someone special, resulting in a warm love song.

It shows a softer side that differs from their previously intense sound.

Sing it together at karaoke and your Christmas mood is sure to soar! Enjoy a fun time singing with your friends.

PlasmaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

The world of Kenshi Yonezu woven from imaginative melodies and innovative electronic sounds.

Set against the backdrop of space, this work—depicting life’s choices and fateful encounters—was released in January 2025 as the theme song for the animated film “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.” It carries Yonezu’s signature delicate sensibility and straightforward passion, familiar from albums like “diorama” and “BOOTLEG.” Alongside its high-energy musicality, the lyrics powerfully convey the courage to step into new worlds and the drive to face the unknown, leaving a deep impression.

It’s a song I especially recommend to younger listeners who are determined to forge their own path.

Merry Merry Thanks！！Morfonica

Merry Merry Thanks!!

A Christmas song included on Morfonica’s album “Polyphony,” released in March 2025 by the fantastical BanG Dream! band.

Its charm lies in the heart‑pounding melody and lyrics brimming with gratitude.

The sparkling city “as white breaths puff in the air” and the warm message of saying “thank you” to someone special will remind you of the bonds you share with friends and family.

The gorgeous sound enriched by violin instantly elevates the atmosphere of any Christmas party.

Sing it together, and it’s sure to become a joyful moment overflowing with smiles!

HabitSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「Habit」

A song with a mysterious vibe and a catchy melody delivers a message that confronts people’s preconceived notions and habits.

With simple, memorable phrases and an addictive sound, it’s sure to get everyone excited at school events or karaoke.

Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in June 2022, this track is the theme song for the film “HOLiC xxxHOLiC.” The work won the 64th Japan Record Award in the same year and was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

A highlight is the unique dance performance by the members dressed as a teacher and a janitor.

Even those who tend to get nervous at karaoke can sing this one with confidence thanks to its relaxed tempo and a melody line that doesn’t require too wide a vocal range.