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

STORIES 2022～Kawaguchi Kyogo

STORIES 2022～ (KYOTO TACHIBANA ver.)

Singer-songwriter Kyogo Kawaguchi, who gained a wide audience with the massive 2003 hit “Sakura,” has released his 16th digital-only single, “STORIES 2022〜.” His trademark soft, distinctive vocals are a pleasure to hear, and the breezy arrangement heightens the sense of anticipation for the new world of university life.

With its light, driving beat and tight ensemble pushing you forward, it’s a track that will help you take that first step and start your college journey on a positive note.

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Moving (house move/relocation)Asakawa Maki

Maki Asakawa moving / Maki Asakawa relocation

This is a song that portrays the mingling of anticipation and anxiety for a new life in a room bathed in the setting sun.

Maki Asakawa’s distinctive vocals quietly yet profoundly capture the feelings of someone on the verge of moving.

A delicate balance of nostalgia for days gone by and hope for the life ahead is woven throughout, resonating deeply with listeners.

The track is included on the album “Uramado,” released in November 1973.

It’s recommended not only for those starting a new chapter, but also for anyone standing at a turning point in life.

As you listen to Asakawa’s soul-stirring voice, you’ll find the courage to take a new step forward.

Ancient storyKumakawa Miyu

Miyu Kumagawa "Ancient story"

Miyu Kumokawa’s song is a track that resonates with university students whose hearts mix anticipation and anxiety for a new life.

Its brisk acoustic guitar tones and refreshing melody set listeners’ hearts dancing.

The lyrics depict a strong will to face difficulties and a story that flows from the past into the future, offering courage to new students.

Released in March 2020, the song is included on the album “Phantasm.” It’s a piece I especially want those feeling uneasy before the new journey of college life to hear.

After listening, you’ll surely be able to take a step toward a future full of hope.

My future self is waving.Mayumura Chiaki

My future self is waving.

Chiaki Mayumura, a singer-songwriter who calls herself a “singing, self-accompanied track-making idol” and also serves as CEO of the company Not a Company Inc., wrote “My Future Self Is Waving at Me” as an original support song for students at Sundai Preparatory School.

The track was created by listening to real exam-takers’ voices.

Its powerful message, which empathizes with their worries while affirming their efforts, helps blow away the anxiety surrounding the major life event of entering university.

With a gentle vocal you’ll want to keep listening to, it’s a heartwarming pop tune that soothes the soul.

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Hoshino Takashi

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In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Ketsui no Asa ni' Music Video (Theme song of the film 'Brave Story')

This song is also the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.

When you find yourself putting on a brave face or bluffing, it helps loosen the tension.

It’s a track that lets you begin your student life with a sincere heart.

Song of BeginningsGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Song of Beginnings

GReeeeN’s “Hajimari no Uta,” a song I want to dedicate to all new university students taking a big step forward with the arrival of spring.

Since its 2016 release, this track has continued to resonate deeply with listeners’ hearts, overflowing with messages that warmly support those embarking on a new start.

It gives you the courage to keep moving and keep chasing your dreams no matter what.

In this season when anxiety and anticipation intersect in our hearts, this song will be an encouragement and give you the courage to move forward.

If I Could Become a StarMr.Children

If I Could Become a Star / Mr.Children

When it comes to going to college, many people leave their hometowns to attend a university far away, don’t they? For those people, I recommend Mr.Children’s “Hoshi ni Naretara” (“If I Could Become a Star”).

Included on their 1992 album Kind of Love, it captures the vibrant energy of youth taking a step toward their dreams.

The lyrics—about leaving this town to chase a dream, hoping that one day the challenge will bear fruit and they’ll become a star—are something many can relate to.