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

Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako

Don't give up on your dreams

This is one of Takako Okamura’s signature songs.

As we grow up, we tend to understand how things work and give up on what seems unattainable, but this song makes you feel that dreams can be a powerful force in life.

FateOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Fate [Official Video]

Even as adults, we want to keep a mindset of constant effort, don’t we? “Shukumei” is a life-affirming anthem that gives energy to those coming of age to throw themselves wholeheartedly into what they want to do.

Released by Official HIGE DANDism in 2019, it was chosen as ABC’s “Netto Koshien” summer high school baseball support song.

Its lyrics, which stand by people who are struggling yet persevering at school or work, are easy to relate to.

When you feel like you’re about to lose heart while building your own life as an adult, this song will be there to support you.

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KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

A ballad where a beautiful melody shines against a lyrical backdrop colored by piano and strings.

While the song’s motif is a breakup between a man and a woman, it can also be reinterpreted for friends or family who may soon be far away.

With such a wonderful song, you can stay connected no matter where you are.

Believe in yourselfAbe Mao

Mao Abe – Believe in yourself (Official Music Video)

As we become adults, self-discipline becomes even more necessary.

There are times when we can cut corners or take the easy way out, but the question is how well we can govern ourselves and move closer to the person we want to be—not in comparison to others.

This song is a powerful anthem that says, “Believe in that version of yourself!”

Love will winKAN

Aiwa Katsu

A representative song by KAN, famous as a cheering anthem.

It encourages you that even if various difficulties arise from now on, things will work out in the end, so it’s a perfect song for new adults.

It teaches the importance of believing in yourself.

YellKobukuro

YELL ~A Cheer~ / Kobukuro

This song was released as Kobukuro’s major-label debut single, and it’s often used at send-off occasions like graduation ceremonies.

Coming-of-age ceremonies are also a starting point in life.

It’s a bright, upbeat song that suits such new beginnings.

If everyone sings it together to lift their spirits, they’ll be ready to leap into society.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

The Only Flower in the World – SMAP

A song that was released as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and became a big hit.

When you enter society, you meet all kinds of people and sometimes lose sight of how to be yourself, but this song teaches you that, above all, it’s important to keep doing your best.