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Sing and dance along to popular songs! Recommended hits from kids’ TV shows.

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderKepiko
Graduated from a music university with a major in early childhood education. In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher, which had a significant influence on me. Since then, I have spent 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, and in Singapore I worked as a music teacher while promoting Japanese culture, engaging with many children. As an editor, I also worked on planning and editing in the editorial department of a grade-level magazine. Drawing on my experience and learning so far, I hope to deliver articles that are useful to everyone. My hobbies are music, the outdoors, and reading.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherRisa Shibata
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Songs from children’s shows are some of the best entertainment to enjoy with kids!

Here, we’ll introduce popular songs from kids’ programs.

From timeless classics to new hits, you’ll find lots of beloved characters and colorful animations that children adore.

Try dancing along and copying the choreography.

It’s also fun to create your own original dance.

Find your favorite songs and enjoy a wonderful world of music together with the kids!

Sing and dance along to popular tunes! Recommended hit songs from kids’ shows (1–10)

Obake bake bake gaccha!NEW!Keropons

Ghosts, Beke-beke, Bakegatcha! / Starring: Keropons & Ryuzo Fukuda

Obake-bakebake Gatcha! NEW! Keropons

If you want to get kids excited at a Halloween event, this song—where you can dance along with friendly ghosts—is highly recommended.

It was produced in October 2022 as a song provided to BMK and was selected as the theme song for the TV anime “Obake Zukan!” within TV Tokyo’s “Oha Suta.” Furthermore, in February 2023, a version sung by Keropons themselves was released, and in the music video—choreographed under the supervision of Ryuzo Fukuda—you can see everyone joyfully dancing with the ghosts.

Its upbeat, danceable rhythm and the thrilling world where ghosts appear are part of its charm, and it’s packed with easy-to-learn moves kids will want to copy.

Dance together with children dressed as ghosts or pumpkins at a Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.

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The Ghost Picture Book SongNEW!Nana Mizuki

The Obake Picture Book Song (Vocals: Nana Mizuki / Choreography & Appearance: Itchi & Naru)

Obake Zukan Song NEW! Nana Mizuki

The theme song for the children’s anime Obake Zukan, sung by Nana Mizuki, is perfect for a Halloween dance.

Masayoshi Oishi wrote and composed the song, crafting a rhythmic and easy-to-remember melody.

It was released digitally in April 2020, and a dance video choreographed by popular YouTubers Icchi & Naru was also published.

The work expresses a whimsical and cute world of ghosts, offering a fun vibe that dispels scary images.

Mizuki herself commented that she aimed to create a “song you can sing and dance to together,” emphasizing a participatory sense of fun in its structure.

Dance along with kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins, and your Halloween party will be even more exciting!

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Little Ghost-chan DanceNEW!Mika Kutsuna

[Halloween Song] Little Ghost Dance / Preschool / Kids Song

Obake-chan Dance NEW! Mika Kutsuna

This is a Halloween dance song written and composed by Mika Kutsuna, who is also active as a Eurhythmics instructor.

A cute little ghost takes center stage, and other charming characters appear as well.

With its lively rhythm and catchy melody, it’s perfect for moving your body and having fun with kids.

The piece features an upbeat vibe and adorable choreography, and it’s available on the YouTube channel “Niko-Oto Channel.” There are both a normal tempo and a sped-up version, so you can choose based on the level of excitement you want.

Dance with children dressed as ghosts and pumpkins at your Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.

Drawing on her experience creating over 200 original curricula and teaching more than 2,000 children, Kutsuna crafts her music with kids in mind.

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Let’s sing and dance along to popular songs! Recommended fan-favorite songs from kids’ shows (11–20)

The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving DanceDaiki Ise

Butt Detective: “Pfft and Hm! Case-Solving Dance” / Butt Detective: “A Wind-Breaking Victory Dance”

Pupu, Humu, and the Kaiketsu Dance by Taiki Ise

This is the theme song of Butt Detective, which is hugely popular as both a book and an anime.

The chorus just repeats the same phrase, but it’s the part you most want to sing.

It’s a mysterious melody that makes you want to shake your butt along with it.

It’s simply a fun song to listen to.

It might be difficult to use for children’s play routines or choral singing, but it could work well as background music for a fun time.

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Curious GeorgeYoshimi Iwasaki

Curious George OP (audio only)

Curious George Yoshimi Iwasaki

You might be a bit taken aback at first, since it starts off like a jazz tune, but once the singing begins it’s a fun anime song.

It has a vibe like children’s Western pop.

The melody naturally makes you keep time with your body, so it could be handy as a eurhythmics piece, too.

The lyrics, which invite you to head out in search of thrilling, heart-pounding adventures, are sure to delight children.

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Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Clover Z

Momoclo [MV] 'Odoru Pompokolin' ANIMATION MUSIC VIDEO / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER Z)

Odoru Pompokolin Momoiro Clover Z

It’s the opening song of the now-nationally beloved anime Chibi Maruko-chan.

The song has been passed down with different artists singing it since the show first aired.

In the B-melody there’s a part where you clap your hands, and during the famous chorus you can play along with choreography that mimics playing a flute.

It’s a hugely useful song when you want a simple performance idea for children’s events.

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But no loveRainy。

"Detective Conan" New Non-Credit Opening | Rainy. "But No Love" - “DETECTIVE CONAN” New Opening Movie (2025)

But no-love rainy.

Let me introduce a lively song that both adults and children can enjoy! Rainy.

’s energetic dance number carries a warm feeling as it portrays young people boldly forging their own paths along with a bright melody.

Released as a single in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan.

This track is perfect to enjoy with dance performance, so why not try expressing it by dancing together as a parent and child? Experience a wonderful musical world filled with the dreams and hopes of youth together with your kids.

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