[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 (41–50)
TwentyKimura Kaera
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.
[Coming of Age Ceremony] A Song for You Who Turned 18. Recommended Songs for New Adults (51–60)
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
This is Elephant Kashimashi’s 15th single and the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Because It’s a Night When the Moon Shines.” It’s a powerful song that declares, “Someday I’ll definitely shine—I’ll show you I can shine!” It’s perfect for young people diving into a new era.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
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.
YellKobukuro
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.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
This is a song I recommend for anyone who wants to take on something new inspired by the Coming-of-Age Ceremony.
It sweeps away the negativity built up from past struggles and makes you feel ready to truly start running forward.
It’s a song that teaches the importance of enjoying life and living true to yourself.
KanadeSukima Suichi
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.
Further awayRemioromen
It was chosen as the Fuji TV network’s theme song for the Beijing Olympics broadcasts.
It carries a powerful, passionate message and is truly moving.
Many people step out into society at the milestone age of twenty, but it teaches us not to set limits for ourselves and instead to approach everything with constant ambition and a drive to improve.