[Coming-of-Age Ceremony] A Song Dedicated to You at 18: Recommended Tracks for New Adults
Coming-of-Age Day is an important milestone marking one’s entry into adulthood, isn’t it? What song would you send to someone becoming a new adult? Or, if you’re the one celebrating Coming-of-Age Day, what song would you like to listen to? In this article, we introduce songs you might want to gift for the occasion and tracks you’ll want to listen to yourself.
You’ll find many songs filled with gratitude for the parents who raised you, as well as uplifting anthems to carry you forward in life.
Be sure to find a favorite from among these popular tunes!
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[Coming-of-Age Ceremony] A song dedicated to you at 18. Recommended tracks for new adults (81–90)
I can’t even breatheZARD
ZARD’s 24th single, released in March 1998.
It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s anime “Chūka Ichiban!” Like many of their motivational songs such as “Makenaide” and “My Friend,” it carries an encouraging message for those entering a new season of life.
It peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon charts and sold 240,000 copies.
Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki
Dreams Come True, the hit song by Hideaki Tokunaga released in 1990.
When you reach Coming-of-Age Day, you’re recognized as an adult, and at the same time there are things that were once permitted that no longer are.
There are moments like that, aren’t there? Some of you might be wondering whether to give up on the path toward your dreams that you charged down so single-mindedly in your teens.
At times like that, try listening to this song.
I think it will help you see clearly what truly matters to you.
It gently gives a push to those who want to make their dreams come true.
QGen’in wa jibun ni aru.
“Q” by Genin wa Jibun ni Aru, a seven-member dance group formed in 2018, is a cheer song that encourages new adults to keep moving forward despite their inner struggles.
The song is especially notable for its lyrics: sung with vocals processed digitally like a Vocaloid, it delivers a powerful message that pushes back against those around you who assume your goals are unattainable.
If you have a dream job you’re determined to pursue, or you’re feeling uncertain about whether you can make your ambitions a reality, I hope you’ll listen to this song and draw courage from it.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
Do you think adults don’t have freedom? If you listen to Tamio Okuda’s “Easy Rider,” you’ll realize that’s not true! Youth isn’t limited to your student years.
Depending on how you live and how you think, adults can be just as free as they were in their youth.
Even if you face hardships after entering the working world, loosen up a little and make time to deliberately seek freedom! If you do, even on tough days you’ll find some breathing room in your heart, and you’ll be able to stay youthful and enjoy life like you did in your school days.
With Tamio Okuda’s unique perspective, it’s a laid-back song that still teaches something essential about how to live.
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama’s 18th single, released in August 2003.
It was the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Water Boys.” The lyrics match the drama’s worldview, which follows high school boys taking on synchronized swimming, and the catchy melody—one of Fukuyama’s strengths—really stands out.
With its positive message, the song is reportedly still sung today in high school choirs and the like.
It has sold over 950,000 copies.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that offers encouraging words to help you live a happy life.
With lively yet laid-back sounds that carry a touch of disco-funk, it even seems to invite you to relax.
Its message of not pushing yourself and living true to who you are, along with lyrics that give you strength to move toward the future, are especially appealing.
It has a gentle atmosphere that can prompt you to notice the small, everyday joys.
[Coming-of-Age Ceremony] A song dedicated to you turning 18. Recommended tracks for new adults (91–100)
this very momentLittle Glee Monster
Its bright vocals and upbeat melody are sure to strike a chord.
Performed by the female vocal group Little Glee Monster, this track was released in August 2023.
It was also chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime MIX 2nd SEASON.
The song carries the message that you can change the future with your own hands.
It’s a bracing anthem about the value of taking on challenges and the importance of overcoming adversity.
It’s perfect for anyone taking the first step into a new chapter of life, and it makes a great gift for someone celebrating their Coming-of-Age Day.
As the group’s first single under their new lineup, it also showcases the members’ growth.