[Coming-of-Age Ceremony] A Song Dedicated to You at 18: Recommended Tracks for New Adults

TwentyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura – Twenty (Official Music Video)

It’s a forward-looking, hope-filled song.

Kaela Kimura sings with a resolve for the future while reflecting on the path she’s taken so far.

Included on the EP “F(U)NTASY,” released in September 2024, the track stands out with its colorful, bright melody.

Even while carrying feelings of incompleteness, it conveys a determination to follow one’s own path.

The lyrics’ uplifting message is sure to resonate with those coming of age, clearing their minds and filling them with a fresh sense of brightness.

wisdom toothChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy – Wisdom Tooth – GRINDHOUSE 2011

Chatmonchy’s lyrics are simple, but when you think about them, many of their songs are deeply profound.

Among them, “Wisdom Tooth” grows richer with age, as the way you feel about the song changes over time.

If you listen to it while climbing the steps from childhood to adulthood, it’s sure to resonate with you in some way.

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Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Primal.

This is THE YELLOW MONKEY’s 24th single, released after they went on hiatus.

Since they later announced their official breakup, it became their last single at the time.

They have since resumed activities.

I think it’s a song from THE YELLOW MONKEY offering encouragement to young people setting out on a new journey.

At any timeMakihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

One of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature songs, it offers warm encouragement.

As we become adults, we tend to conform to those around us and lose our individuality, becoming dull people, but this song teaches us to cherish being ourselves.

It’s a perfect song for new adults stepping into society.

Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing ~ Dear My Friend~ (Guitar Cover)

Every Little Thing’s third single, released in January 1997.

It was their first song to break into the top 10 of the Oricon weekly chart and became their breakthrough hit.

Total sales reached 480,000 copies.

The lyrics express a decision to remain friends rather than pursue a romantic relationship.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced sound, it’s a track that lifts your spirits as you listen.

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

For those of you aiming for your own dream “New Treasure Island,” I recommend Sakanaction’s song Shin Takarajima.

Taking its title from Osamu Tezuka’s manga of the same name, the track was used as the theme song for the film Bakuman, starring Takeru Satoh and Ryunosuke Kamiki.

Its distinctive music video, inspired by Showa-era music and variety shows, is also unforgettable.

Achieving your dreams means clearing many missions along the way.

This song teaches us that by clearing each mission one after another, you’ll reach your ultimate goal—your very own “New Treasure Island.” It will serve as a guidepost for you as you take your first steps forward.

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Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN

GReeeeN – “Hoshikage no Yell” MUSIC VIDEO

GReeeeN’s 34th single, from a group that never lifts their mysterious veil.

Many people probably heard it every day as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama “Yell.” It was a truly wonderful series tracing the life of the great composer Yuji Koseki; for those who watched it, just hearing this song brings a tear to the eye.

The lyrics—“The very presence of the person you love, your friends, and those involved with you is the cheer that lifts you”—resonate even with those who haven’t seen the show, and the long C-melody is especially moving.

With gratitude for the truth that no one can live alone, I hope you spend a meaningful Coming-of-Age Day with this song.