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

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.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

Born from encounters with the younger generation, the emotional vocals kindle a warm light in our hearts.

This gentle message song from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE stands beside those who feel lost or anxious as they search for their own path.

Released in January 2025, the piece was performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “18 Festival.” It portrays the importance of being true to oneself and cherishing bonds with those around us, carried by a catchy melody.

It’s a song that will surely give you a push when you want to take a positive step forward or reaffirm your true self.

A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY

[MUSIC VIDEO] A Cheer Song Dedicated to You / HIPPY

Singer-songwriter HIPPY, who is active across a wide range of fields—including TV dramas, stage productions, commercials, hosting, and narration—bases his work in his hometown of Hiroshima Prefecture.

His song “Kimi ni Sasageru Ouenka,” included on his second album HomeBase ~Arigatou~, was selected as the ending theme for Hiroshima TV’s WATCH: Closing in on the Truth “I Believe: The Challenge of Eishin Bon.” Its message—urging you to charge forward with all your might no matter the circumstances—offers a power that supports you when the busyness of daily life threatens to break your spirit.

It’s a heartwarming number you’ll want to gift to someone brimming with dreams and hope at the age of twenty.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru

Takahara Pistol / Hey, You Young Folks (2015/11/25 LIVE at Kichijoji Planet K)

This is a signature song by Pistol Takehara that became widely known through a TV commercial.

Its passionate yet gentle message—“You don’t have to listen to anyone; just polish your own unique charm”—has resonated with many young people.

It’s a song we’d love to dedicate to new adults as they spread their wings from here on out.

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Hane Keisuke

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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.

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!”

At any timeMakihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

One of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature songs, it offers warm encouragement.

As we become adults, we tend to conform to those around us and lose our individuality, becoming dull people, but this song teaches us to cherish being ourselves.

It’s a perfect song for new adults stepping into society.