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[Entrance Ceremony] Cheer Songs University Students Want to Hear at the Entrance Ceremony / Songs to Brighten a New Life

What kind of songs do you feel like listening to at the dawn of a new campus life? When you’re attending your university entrance ceremony, just having a song that gently gives you a push can make excitement outweigh anxiety.

In this article, we’ve picked a wide range of tracks perfect for the enrollment season.

From uplifting songs that naturally help you face forward to numbers that sit with the worries of a new life, we’re delivering plenty of music to accompany the start of your university journey.

You’re sure to find a favorite track, so be sure to read to the end!

[Entrance Ceremony] Cheer Songs College Students Want to Hear at the Entrance Ceremony / Songs to Color a New Life (71–80)

TOKYOYUI

YUI 『TOKYO ~2012 in FUKUOKA~』
TOKYOYUI

“TOKYO” is YUI’s fourth single, released in 2006.

The song captures how she felt on the day she left her hometown of Fukuoka for Tokyo, and it was used as the ending theme for YUI RADIO.

The lyrics mix the sadness of leaving home with the anxiety of arriving somewhere new, and listening to it can really tug at your heart.

If you’re feeling uncertain in a new place right now, you’ll probably relate—so definitely give it a listen!

voiceikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari’s new song “Koe” (Voice), which was pre-released on November 29, 2023, is a perfect track for college students embarking on a new chapter.

Written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno and arranged by Seiji Kameda, the song feels like a cheer filled with courage and hope for stepping into a new world.

Its message is especially striking for those who feel anxious about starting life in a new environment, offering them courage.

In the midst of changing circumstances, it’s sure to give you the strength to believe in yourself and move forward.

Yosutakyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Easta (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Yoshita) Official Music Video
Yosutakyarī pamyu pamyu

For anyone who wants to shake off anxiety about a new environment and feel brighter, I recommend the song “Easta.” It’s Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s 14th single and was also used as a commercial song themed around Easter, so many of you have probably heard it.

Everyone wants a good start and nobody wants to fail.

Let this cute track lift your spirits and help you kick things off right! The music video is super adorable too and will boost your mood.

New lifeKetsumeishi

This is Ketsumeishi’s new song for a fresh start that cheers on everyone working hard in their new lives.

In a new life, you may often feel confused or anxious about a new environment and relationships.

However, if you listen to this song, I think your worries will feel a little lighter.

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

Sambomaster / We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible MUSIC VIDEO
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

Known as one of Sambomaster’s signature songs, this track delivers a passionate message and powerful sound that gently pushes those anxious about a new chapter in life.

Released in February 2010 and originally written for a Nissan commercial, it has continued to resonate with many people, later being featured in TV dramas and other corporate ads.

The lyrics carry a simple yet strong message: “Don’t give up,” offering the courage to dive into a new environment.

As you begin your university life, give it a listen—it’s sure to become a reassuring companion.

TokyoFujifaburikku

Fujifabric 'Tokyo' - YouTube EDIT -
TokyoFujifaburikku

If you’re planning to go to university in Tokyo, try listening to “Tokyo” by Fujifabric.

It’s an upbeat dance tune themed around the glamorous metropolis of Tokyo.

The song is included on their 2019 album “F,” which reached No.

10 on the Oricon album charts.

Its lyrics, which express the conflicting feelings and vague anxieties many young people carry, are likely to resonate with university students about to start a new chapter in their lives.

Be sure to listen to “Tokyo” and kick off your new life in the big city!

DREAMERyamazaru

This song cheers on students at the hopeful start of their school life.

Its powerful rap and positive message resonate deeply.

Released in October 2016, it’s loved as one of Yamazaru’s signature tracks.

The music video featured former House of Representatives member Taizo Sugimura in a passionate teacher role, which drew a lot of attention.

It’s a song that gently gives new students a push forward as they face anxieties in a new environment while striving toward their dreams.

Listen to it with friends, and you’re sure to feel encouraged.

Enjoy your university life to the fullest from here on out!