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Recommended anime theme songs for children: timeless anime song classics you should listen to at least once.

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We’ve put together a collection of anime songs that are popular with kids!

Anime is one of Japan’s treasured cultural pillars.

These days, some artists gain popularity through tie-ins with anime, and many children discover their favorite artists through anime.

Anime has always been loved by kids, past and present.

In this article, we’re shining a spotlight on anime theme songs.

We’ve gathered songs that are buzzing among children and anime tracks we recommend for kids.

If you’re interested, be sure to check them out!

Recommended anime theme songs for children: Classic anime songs you should listen to at least once (61–70)

Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi

Being human is niceYoshimi Nakajima, Young Fresh

Ningen tte ii na – Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi with lyrics, full, high quality audio

It's Great to Be Human by Yoshimi Nakajima, Young Fresh

Anime series Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi began airing in 1975, and when it ended, many expressed their regret at its conclusion.

The song Ningen tte ii na, with lyrics by Yasunori Kawauchi and music by Jun Kitahara, served as the show’s opening theme.

While the ending themes changed over time, the opening song was always this one.

This song, which reminds us how wonderful everyday life can be, is something I’d love children to hear.

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ONE PIECE

We are!Hiroshi Kitadani (cover by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN)

We Are! HIKAKIN & SEIKIN – One Piece anime theme song / “ONE PIECE MUUUSIC COVER ALBUM”

We Are! Hiroshi Kitadani (cover by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN)

ONE PIECE is truly popular with people of all ages, from children to adults.

And for those of a certain generation, it’s nostalgic—the very first opening theme, “We Are!,” sung by Hiroshi Kitadani.

That song has been covered by the popular YouTuber brothers HIKAKIN and SEIKIN.

It’s included on the 2020 compilation album ONE PIECE MUUUSIC COVER ALBUM.

The upbeat lyrics really lift your spirits.

The album itself is something anyone can enjoy, so I highly recommend it!

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Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo

[Official] Pokémon anime opening theme “Dokimeki Diary”

Dokimeki Diary asmi feat. Chinozo

This song is the one that makes your heart race at the start of a new adventure.

It’s a track created by the singer-songwriter asmi and the Vocaloid producer Chinozo working together, and just listening to it might fill you with energy.

It portrays the excitement and anxiety of stepping into the unknown, and the resolve to set out on a journey to find yourself.

Released in April 2023, it’s also popular as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon.

It’s perfect for elementary schoolers—ideal for when you want to take on a new challenge during summer vacation or blow away your worries.

asmi’s clear, translucent voice sets the stage for the best summer.

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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun

No.7Jibaku Shonen Band (Takashi Ikuta × Masayoshi Oishi × ZiNG)

Jibaku Shounen Band – No.7 (Music Video) [TV Anime “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun” Opening Theme]

No.7 Jibaku Shonen Band (Takashi Ikuta × Masayoshi Oishi × ZiNG)

When you were in elementary school, didn’t you often hear the ghost story about Hanako-san in the third stall of the bathroom? Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun features that very Hanako-san as the main character and is a series popular even among elementary schoolers.

“No.

7” is the theme song from the anime adaptation that aired from January 2020—a cool, addictive rock number paired with a slightly eerie music video set in a school.

It perfectly matches the anime’s worldview, and even if you haven’t seen the show, it’s the kind of song that will make you think, “What is this track?” after just one listen!

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Chibi Maruko-chan

Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Clover Z

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

Odoru Pompokolin Momoiro Clover Z

Chibi Maruko-chan is loved by people of all ages and genders.

Many parents probably sing Odoru Pompokolin with their kids at karaoke.

The song was originally by B.

B.

Queens, and since then it has been passed down and covered by various artists across generations.

One fun way to enjoy it is to look up which artist performed it in your own generation.

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Islanders' TreasureHiina (CV: Akari Kito), Kaana (CV: Fairouz Ai)

Islanders' Treasure

Shimanchu no Takara Hīnā (CV: Akari Kito), Kānā (CV: Fairouz Ai)

It’s a moving song filled with deep love for Okinawa’s beautiful nature and culture.

A cover of a classic by the Okinawa-born band BEGIN, delivered with a clear, translucent voice.

The sound of the sanshin and the rhythm of Eisa are comforting and evoke a gentle nostalgia.

This work is the ending theme for the TV anime “The Girl I Like in Okinawa Is Too Dialect-Heavy, It’s Painful,” airing in January 2025.

Listening to it when you’re reminiscing about your hometown may gently warm your heart.

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Heart’s Whim (feat. Kopi)Kobasolo

Heart’s Whim feat. Kopi / Kobasolo (Collab MV with “Chi’s Sweet Adventure: Pon Pon Raa Summer Vacation”)

Kokoro Makase feat. Kopi (Kobasolo)

A buoyant, lively melody that feels like it’s inviting you on a summer adventure.

Crafted by Kobasolo and Kopi, this song was released in August 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Chi’s Sweet Summer Vacation.” It’s a sparkling track that turns the little thrills hidden in everyday life into sound, wrapping you in a floating sensation as if your heart were going out for a stroll.

If you’re looking for music that makes an ordinary day feel special, this is for you.

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