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

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A heartwarming ballad by back number that I’d love you to listen to when you’re overflowing with gratitude for the parents who raised you.

It’s filled with thoughts for family living far away and the thanks you couldn’t say out loud, and every listen makes your chest tighten with emotion.

Released in August 2015, the song was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.

The jacket photo, shot by vocalist Iyori Shimizu in his hometown, also became a hot topic.

If saying “thank you” directly feels embarrassing, why not send this song instead? It will gently stay by your side as you take your first steps into adulthood.

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sumika / Honne [Music Video] *Theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Championship

This is a heartwarming cheer song by sumika that sings about the importance of acknowledging your own weaknesses and the true feelings you keep in your heart.

Its deliberately unadorned words gently encourage new adults standing at the threshold of adulthood.

Written as the support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and released as a single in January 2021, it features lyrics with depth that don’t just say “do your best,” but also affirm your doubts and inner conflicts.

Give it a listen—it’s a track that helps you face your heart and find the courage to move forward!

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yama “Shikisai” Music Video (TV Anime “SPY×FAMILY” Cour 2 Ending Theme)

It’s a warm message song from yama that makes you cherish the small, everyday moments.

Colors you can’t bring out on your own come vividly to life when you meet someone else.

That message feels perfect for all of you who are about to step into the wider world of society and connect with many people.

Beloved as the ending theme for the second cour of the TV anime SPY×FAMILY, which began airing in October 2022, the song is also included on the album awake&build.

It takes courage to jump into a new environment, but listening to this track will make you look forward to the future with the people you’re about to meet.

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GReeeeN – Kiseki

A signature hit by GReeeeN that moved the whole country as the theme song for the smash-hit drama ROOKIES.

Its straightforward lyrics cherish the wonder of meeting the one you love and the journey you’ve walked together up to today, stirring the hearts of listeners.

Released in May 2008, the song became a record-breaking hit that grew into a social phenomenon, even earning a Guinness World Record for download sales.

Those of you celebrating your Coming-of-Age Day must also have had countless irreplaceable encounters in your lives.

This song will powerfully encourage new adults to take their next step, holding dear the bonds with the people who matter most.

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Something Certain

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.

Song of TwentyYabai T-shatsu Yasan

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This is a popular number by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan that gives new adults a boost with a uniquely Kansai-style comedic vibe and a catchy melody.

It was created as the 20th anniversary song for MBS TV’s “Chichin Puipui” and is also included on the album “You need the Tank-top,” released in September 2020.

While sharing the anxiety and impatience of becoming an adult as relatable “been there” moments, it gently affirms the future with the warmth of Kansai dialect—something that really touches the heart.

Its positive message—that life is still just getting started here—is perfect for all of you about to spread your wings in society! It’s recommended for those moments when you want to take a laughing step toward the future while getting hyped like you would at a live show.

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Takahara Pistol “Today is Coming-of-Age Day” Lyric Video

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.