Anime songs popular among elementary school students. Theme songs and insert songs from trending anime.

Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata

Stand by Me Doraemon theme song: “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower)

Hata Motohiro’s “Himawari no Yakusoku” overflows with feelings of cherishing one’s friends.

Released in 2014, the song was chosen as the theme for the 3DCG animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon.

Since it’s the theme song for a Doraemon movie—hugely popular among elementary school children—the film, and the song as well, became a big hit.

The lyrics are filled with the warm love of friendship, as if they portray the relationship between Doraemon and Nobita exactly as it is, and they likely inspired gentle feelings in children too.

Think of your dear friends as you listen to it or sing along.

Pretty Cure☆Happy☆ChristmasNEW!Young Fresh & Kanae Oki

[Pretty Cure X’mas Song 1] Pretty Cure ☆ Happy ☆ Christmas

If you want everyone to get pumped up at Christmas, this is the song to pick! Sung by Kanae Oki with Young Fresh, it’s a character song from the anime Fresh Pretty Cure! It was included on the 2009 album Fresh Pretty Cure! Vocal Album 2 ~A Gift of Smiles~.

Arranged around the fun melody of “Jingle Bells,” the lyrics are bursting with the excitement of the season and the anticipation of presents, making your heart bounce.

The chorus, with its ringing sleigh bells, is so bright you can’t help but sing along! It’s perfect not only for girls who love Pretty Cure, but also for times when you want to sing out energetically with friends.

idolNEW!YOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

YOASOBI, who has captured global attention with their unique stance of “turning novels into music.” Their 19th digital single, used as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko, was produced based on an original short story written by the manga’s author, Aka Akasaka.

Released in April 2023, the song became the first Japanese-language track to reach No.

1 on the Billboard Global chart and skillfully portrays both the glittering facade and the conflict-laden underside of idol life.

The lyrics, where lies and truth intersect, pierce the heart as they lay bare the inner world of an idol performing perfection.

Its shape-shifting arrangement—fusing pop, hip-hop, and rock—reveals something new with every listen.

It’s a song that every member of Gen Z in Japan knows.

CheerSClariS

ClariS “CheerS” Music Video [TV Anime “Cells at Work!” Ending Theme]

It’s a cute, anime-style song that makes you want to clap along to the beat.

Performed by the female duo ClariS, it was released in 2018 as their 20th single.

It’s the ending theme for the anime Cells at Work!.

The lyrics carry a wonderful message of encouragement: “It’s okay to move forward in your own way.” It gives you energy when you’re feeling down or anxious, and it’s also a great song to send to a friend who’s struggling.

Zankyo SankaAimer

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

It has a charm that makes you want to sing along! This song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc.

Sung by Aimer, a singer who has performed many anime theme songs, it was released as a single in 2022.

You’ll be blown away by its brilliant, somewhat traditional Japanese-inspired sound.

It perfectly matches Aimer’s clear, transparent vocals, too! The punch at the end of the chorus is irresistible.

It’s a high-energy anime song that resonates with everyone—not just elementary school students!

Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Cry Baby [Official Video]

When it comes to anime that sparked a massive boom in 2021, it has to be Tokyo Revengers.

Its opening theme, Cry Baby—written specifically for the show—has naturally become very popular among elementary school students as well.

The song is by the band Official HIGE DANDism, who continue to turn out hit after hit.

The rhythm feels like you’re steadily planting your feet on the ground step by step, the vocals are powerful, and the lyrics vow to fight once more—there’s passion in every part of it.

I imagine many people have made this song their personal anthem.

Gera Gera Po SongKing Cream Soda

[Yo-kai Watch Official] Opening Theme #1: 'Gera Gera Po Song' [Yo-tube]

The anime Yo-kai Watch, based on a game released in 2013 and broadcast starting the following year, became hugely popular among children.

As the first opening theme, King Cream Soda released “Gera Gera Po no Uta” in 2014.

The chorus is so catchy that everyone can’t help but hum along! With the accompanying hand movements, many kids copied it at the time.

Various arranged versions were later produced and gained popularity.

It’s a song that, no matter how many years pass, makes you want to sing along whenever you hear it.