[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 just turned 18. Recommended tracks for new adults (1–10)
Something CertainOda Kazumasa
When you’re unsure how to express gratitude to those who raised you or how to talk about your hopes for the future, a gem of a ballad sung by Kazumasa Oda will gently stay by your side.
His clear, transparent voice and the beautiful piano melody speak on behalf of those precious feelings that are hard to put into words.
This piece was released as a single in May 2005 and was written specifically for a Meiji Yasuda Life corporate commercial.
Many people have likely heard that gentle melody drifting from their TV sets.
Universal questions—what am I living for, how will I protect the people I love—resonate deeply.
At the milestone of Coming-of-Age Day, try listening while thinking of the family who has supported you.
It’s sure to fill you with warmth.
Today is Coming-of-Age Day.Takehara Pisutoru
Even if you’re dressed in formal wear or a suit, some of you may still be carrying anxiety or melancholy inside.
For new adults with such complex feelings, Takahiro “Takehara” Pistol’s song Today Is Coming-of-Age Day offers gentle companionship.
Rather than pushing you forward, it warmly affirms even the tough emotions—a unique kindness that really sinks in.
The track is included on the album “Swo-o-om!!,” released in February 2025, with an advance digital release in January of the same year.
When you’re worn out by the noise of celebrations or feeling pressure about the future, try listening to it quietly on your own.
It will give you a moment to breathe and feel that it’s okay to be just as you are.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
A quintessential number from BUMP OF CHICKEN that I’d like to dedicate to new adults who, even while feeling anxious about a future without clear answers, keep searching for hope.
Released as a single in 2001, it was used as an insert song in the drama Celestial Observation (Hoshizora no Koro/Tentai Kansoku).
Its driving guitar sound and lyrics about looking up at the night sky to seek what can’t be seen resonate deeply with young people standing at the doorway to adulthood.
Even when faced with hardships like an unexpected downpour, it gives you the courage to cherish the present moment and take a step forward.
No matter how rough the waves of society become from here on, listening to this song will help you remember your pure passion and keep going!
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RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
With its fantastical atmosphere and marching rhythm, this song gives a gentle push to new adults stepping into a new world.
Released in May 2013, SEKAI NO OWARI’s single “RPG” is a cheer anthem themed around friendship and adventure.
Written by Fukase and Saori, the lyrics portray the strength to face forward and overcome hardship, drawn from their own experiences.
The song also became beloved as the theme for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!”.
Even if you feel lost on the adventure called life, listening to this track will give you the courage to believe you’ll be okay.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
A fan-favorite cheer song by the rock band WANIMA, beloved in living rooms across the country.
As always, it’s a catchy, upbeat track packed with a straightforward, heartfelt message.
New adults are just 20—an age when you can do anything.
First, go ahead and try all sorts of things!
BlessingYOASOBI
Released in November 2022 and chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, this is YOASOBI’s second single.
With its driving sound and crystal-clear vocals that blow away any lingering gloom, it’s a light and refreshing track.
For young people coming of age, having someone who truly celebrates their choice to pursue their own dream and their resolve to take a new step forward is surely reassuring.
Why not send this song with the message, “I’m always cheering you on”?
The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu
At this coming-of-age milestone, why not take a moment to feel the bonds of life and gratitude to your family anew? This work is a heartwarming number released as a single by Yu Takahashi in 2016, written to celebrate a dear friend’s wedding.
It gently sings about the grand theme of why people meet and come together, resonating deeply with listeners.
The music video, composed of over 2,000 wedding photos gathered through a public call for submissions, also became a talking point.
When you, who are about to climb the steps into adulthood, feel like expressing thanks to the parents who raised you—or when you want to reflect on your roots—this song will be there by your side.