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

More! More! Kaiketsu ZororiZorori (CV: Koichi Yamadera)

TV Anime “Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori” OP Theme “Motto! Motto! Kaiketsu Zorori” Non-credit Footage

This is the opening theme of the anime “Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori,” which airs on NHK E-Tele.

It’s sung by Koichi Yamadera, who voices Zorori.

Zorori solves all kinds of problems, but his methods and stance aren’t exactly those of a righteous hero.

Still, he’s a very appealing character, and many kids probably love his unique ideas and his gentle nature in the end.

The song has a bright melody and fun wordplay that kids will enjoy.

Be sure to give it a listen together!

Song of the EagleKaela Kimura

[Little Bear's Song] Washimo's Song (Washimo Opening Theme) ★Hiragana Lyrics★

This is the opening song of the NHK E-Tele anime “Washimo.” The singer is Kaela Kimura, known for hit songs like “Butterfly” and “Rirura Riruha.” It’s a track about the robot grandmother “Washimo,” who appears in the anime, and the lyrics are packed with charms of Washimo that you wouldn’t easily learn just by watching the show.

The chorus, filled with robot-like mechanical sounds, is easy and fun for kids to sing.

Try singing along while mimicking robot movements!

Toy Cha-Cha-Cha

“Toy Cha-Cha-Cha” (with choreography) [Japanese song / shoka]

The classic children’s song “Omocha no Cha-Cha-Cha” is an appealing piece with its bright rhythm and imaginative lyrics about toys coming to life at night.

Beyond being a dance tune, it can also be used for hand-play activities or as a theme for school performances.

Kids who love toys will be excited simply because the song and dance theme is “toys.” It would be fun to include choreography that lets them pretend to be toys and move freely.

It’s a highly recommended song that draws out children’s imagination.

stroll

My Neighbor Totoro ~Stroll~ [Original Choreography] Sports Day Dance / Recital Dance for Nursery Schools and Kindergartens

Sampo, the opening theme of Studio Ghibli’s film My Neighbor Totoro released in 1988, is a hugely popular song among children of every generation.

Its bright rhythm that makes you want to start walking, along with lyrics that seem to capture the joys kids discover on a stroll, make singing it feel like going on an adventure! The song is also popular as a dance tune, so it’s fun to come up with choreography that matches the words and try dancing to it.

Perfect as BGM or for dances at school sports days!

Poyoyon March

Boyoyon March ~Long Version~ - No matter what kind of trouble happens, right beneath your feet is ~ ♪ [with choreography] [Hand Play / Children's Song]

“Poyoyon March” is a very upbeat song and a fan favorite from NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.

As long as you’ve got your feet, you can keep moving forward—if it’s you, you’ll be fine! With that feeling packed into the music, it’s perfect for dancing.

Since it’s a march, swing both arms, march in place, and dance with lots of energy.

There are lyrics about leaping into the sky, so it could be fun to do a big jump there.

The choreography is up to you, so try imagining kids brimming with energy as you come up with it.

Waltz dance in the snow

Waltz dance in the snow! Dance together with OCTPATH! | Yukiya Konko | [Iroriro Official]

This is a dance set to a waltz-style arrangement of the children’s song “Yuki” (Snow).

It begins with a polite bow, then continues with choreography that evokes falling snow and the motions of building a snowman.

In the latter half, there’s also a move where you face a friend and do a high-five, making it a dance everyone can enjoy together.

In the video, the same choreography is performed at three different speeds—from slow to fast—so it’s great for practice, and it also looks fun to challenge yourself to see how fast you can keep up.

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

[Anpanman Taiso] We Tried Dancing! | Infants, Babies, Kindergarten, Nursery, Ages 0–3+ [Mirror Dance]

One of the ending themes of the anime “Soreike! Anpanman” is “Anpanman Taiso.” From the very beginning, it’s a rhythmic song that makes you want to move your body, and as the title includes the word “taiso” (exercise), it’s perfect for moving around and having fun.

Since characters from the anime, including Anpanman, dance to it, even children who aren’t yet interested in dance might find themselves moving along.

The choreography is very simple and easy to remember, so be sure to try dancing to it with your kids.