[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 who have turned 18. Recommended tracks for new adults (111–120)
Thank youikimonogakari
This is a song that was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “GeGeGe no Nyobo” and is beloved by many people across the country.
It’s a perfect choice for a coming-of-age ceremony—a song that makes you want to express your gratitude to the parents who raised you until you turned 20 and to all the people who have supported you.
CHEERSMrs. GREEN APPLE
With its exhilarating sound, this comfortable track lifts your spirits just by listening.
Many people may recognize it as a song from a Morinaga confectionery commercial.
The world awaiting us as adults isn’t filled with joy alone—there will be hardships and unfairness, plenty of them.
But for now, let’s forget all that and have fun: that message, delivered through light, soaring high notes, is breathtaking.
It’s perfect for a milestone moment of adulthood—gathering with old friends and, just like the title says, raising a toast: “Cheers!”
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
At the starting line of adulthood, everyone has zero equipment.
But even without gear, you should have the “courage” to face what’s ahead! Funky Monkey Babys’ “Tiny Courage” gives you the strength to move forward, with courage, without giving up.
This song was used as an insert song in the film “Our 700-Day War with the Police Officer,” and the CD jacket and music video feature actor Tomohiro Waki.
You may have no weapons, and your courage may feel tiny because your anxiety is so big, but you’ll still work hard toward your goals from here on out! Just like the lyrics, this is a song that cheers you on as you muster that little bit of courage and do your best.
gloriousGLAY
When you look back as an adult, the fun memories, the bittersweet ones, and even the frustrating ones from your youth all shine as a glorious seishun.
As you turn twenty and step into the adult world, there may be times when overwhelming anxiety hits you.
In those moments, recall those sparkling memories from back then.
They’ll surely soothe your worries and heal the wounds you’ve taken on.
GLAY’s “Glorious” will help you summon those radiant memories.
When you’re feeling anxious, it will bring back the joyful days of your youth along with its refreshing melody!
homeKiyama Yusaku
A song of love from a father to his child.
Yusaku Kiyama’s gentle, embracing voice blends with a heartwarming melody to vividly portray the bond between parent and child.
Through its calm tone, it conveys a parent’s feelings as they stay close to their child’s growth and the importance of cherishing the small joys of everyday life.
Released in February 2008, it was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Uta-Suta!!” and Yomiuri TV’s “Joho Live Miyane-ya,” and later that year Kiyama performed it at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Beloved at important life moments such as graduations and weddings, this song is a perfect choice when you want to express gratitude to someone special or deepen your family bonds.
Michishirube ~a road home~ORANGE RANGE
The song that gives you a gentle push to walk the path unfolding before you is ORANGE RANGE’s “Michishirube ~a road home~.” Chosen as the theme for the drama FIRE BOYS ~Megumi no Daigo~ starring Takayuki Yamada, this track is a remake of a song from their indie days.
The road ahead may hold not only peaks and valleys, but all kinds of tempting pitfalls.
Still, the song tells us that no matter how long it takes, it’s important to keep moving straight ahead on the path that leads to the dream you’ve envisioned, without veering off course.
To all new adults with big dreams, let this song be your guide so you don’t lose your way!
The Dream Is Not Deaddizzy sunfist
Rendered in the style of Dizzy Sunfist, a rock band from Kansai, the title “The Dream Is Not Dead” would be “Yume wa Shina-hen.” When you’re in your teens or just turned twenty, a lot of people don’t like that heated vibe and try to act cool.
But isn’t it amazing to keep singing songs this straightforwardly badass even as an adult? This song teaches you that even if you face hardships, you’ll be fine as long as your goal doesn’t waver.