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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 kids: Classic anime songs you should listen to at least once (71–80)

Kiteretsu Encyclopedia

Cooking MarchYUKA

Kiteretsu Encyclopedia OP 'Cooking March' full

Cooking March YUKA

The song that was used the longest as the opening theme for the TV anime Kiteretsu Daihyakka.

In both the first and second verses, the lyrics directly describe the steps to make foods that kids love, and while the song unfolds like a grand adventure, following the lyrics to the letter will actually complete the dish—an excellent concept that makes it a great recommendation for children just starting to help out in the kitchen.

True to its march style, the tune heightens a sense of excitement and serves as a number that boosts the energy as an anime opening.

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Demon Slayer

Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

Zankyo Sanka by Aimer

This is a song by Aimer that was chosen as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.

It’s a fast-paced track that perfectly fits the glittering, glamorously edgy world of the Entertainment District.

Aimer’s slightly muffled singing style and her one-of-a-kind husky voice echo the themes of the anime.

It’s been a massive hit, even topping digital charts in three categories, and it’s extremely popular with kids too! If you’re curious, definitely give it a listen.

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Bakemonogatari

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

The Story You Don’t Know — supercell

It’s a bittersweet rock number with beautifully resonant piano tones.

Created by supercell—a group formed by popular creators including ryo, the composer of the Vocaloid masterpiece “Melt”—the song was released as a single in 2009 and was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.

It’s a heartbreak song that recalls a summer night when you couldn’t express your feelings to someone important, and its content tightens your chest.

The transparent, emotive vocals by Yanaginagi, who performed the singing, will bring you to tears as well.

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Recommended anime theme songs for children: Classic anime songs you should listen to at least once (81–90)

Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

Himawari no Yakusoku by Motohiro Hata

The song by Motohiro Hata, written specifically as the theme for a Doraemon film, explores friendship and love, portraying the beauty of bonds that transcend time.

It is a heartwarming classic that gently accepts parting from a loved one while conveying the importance of continuing to hope for a reunion, expressed through warm vocals and melody.

Released as the theme for the 3DCG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” which premiered in August 2014, the track reached No.

10 on the Oricon charts and is also included on the album “Ao no Koukei” (Blue Scenery).

The moving story and Hata’s clear, transparent voice harmonize beautifully, making it a work beloved across generations.

It’s the perfect song for those who cherish memories with loved ones or want to sing a heartfelt piece at karaoke.

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Orphan HachiYuri Shimazaki

Orphan Hachi

Mitsuru-go Hatchi Shimazaki Yuri

Feelings for a mother and hope are woven through a voice that balances gentleness and strength.

With her clear, translucent vocals, Yuri Shimazaki paints scenes that tenderly envelop the story of a small protagonist’s adventure and growth.

You can’t help but empathize with the figure who continues their journey with love and courage in their heart, making this a heartwarming work that gives you the strength to move forward step by step.

Released as a single by Nippon Columbia in May 1970, it captured the hearts of many viewers as the opening theme for the anime “Mitsubachi Māya no Bōken” (Insect Story: Orphan Hacchi).

In 1974, she also performed the theme for the sequel, successfully enriching the world of the series.

It’s the perfect song for when you need encouragement or want to lift someone’s spirits.

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Butt Detective

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

Oshiri Tantei, hugely popular among children as a picture book and children’s novel series.

Following the TV anime broadcast on NHK E-Tele in 2018, it was adapted into a film in 2019, gaining even more attention.

This is the opening theme, “Puputto Fumutto Kaiketsu Dance.” Aren’t there many children who love this Oshiri Tantei dance?

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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?

DADDY ! DADDY ! DO !Masayuki Suzuki feat. Airi Suzuki

[MV] Masayuki Suzuki “DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi Suzuki” — TV Anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?” Opening Theme

DADDY! DADDY! DO! Masayuki Suzuki feat. Airi Suzuki

The theme song of the anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?”—an upbeat dance number! In the music video, Masayuki Suzuki and Airi Suzuki show off a perfectly synchronized dance.

The style might feel unfamiliar to some younger listeners today, but it fits perfectly with the anime’s world, where two people drawn to each other scheme over who will make the other confess first.

It’s also easy for adults to sing, so it could make a great parent–child duet at karaoke!

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