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

Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Stand Out Fit In [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This song celebrates the value of being yourself and affirms you just as you are.

Its uplifting lyrics teach the importance of staying true to your individuality without yielding to peer pressure.

Included on ONE OK ROCK’s 2019 album Eye of the Storm, it was also featured in a Honda commercial.

For freshmen beginning their university life, you might sometimes push yourself too hard trying to fit into a new environment.

In those moments, the pop, sophisticated sound unique to overseas production and Taka’s powerful vocals will help your individuality shine.

When you feel on the verge of losing sight of yourself, this work will gently give you a push forward.

breakthroughSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Toppakō” MV (TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, 2nd cour opening theme)

SUPER BEAVER is a rock band that gives you the courage to face forward and start walking.

Their single released in October 2020 was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.

Its driving beat and passionate vocals heighten the excitement for the campus life that’s about to begin.

The lyrics, infused with the will to live fully in this very moment, offer comfort to hearts unsettled by changing circumstances.

The track also drew attention for being produced after the band re-signed with a major label, coinciding with their 15th anniversary.

For university students feeling nervous before the entrance ceremony, it’s sure to empower you to break through your current situation.

Listen to this song and take a bold first step into your new life!

Flash!!!King Gnu

King Gnu – Flash!!!

This work is packed with an aggressive sound and breakneck momentum that’ll make you want to shout, “This is King Gnu!” The powerful words and driving force in the lyrics alone make you feel invincible—truly the perfect track to kick-start a new chapter.

Released as a digital-only single in July 2018, it was later included on the masterpiece Sympa.

In 2020, it was featured in NTT Docomo’s 5G commercial, and we all remember living rooms glued to that blistering beat blasting from the TV.

Live, it’s a signature song that whips the crowd into a frenzy from the very first notes.

Ideal for college students anxious before entrance ceremonies or anyone who needs courage to leap into a new environment.

Crank this track, boost your energy, and dash toward a shining future!

the 10 o’clock directionsumika

sumika / 10 o’clock Direction [Music Video]

For the dawn of a new campus life, sumika’s sprightly number will be your brightest ally.

Opening their March 2019 album “Chime,” this track stands out with its fresh, fast-paced pop sound.

Chosen as the CM song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uni Spring” 2025, it’s loved widely across generations.

Its worldview captures the mixed feelings of anxiety and anticipation—like the moment your bike’s training wheels come off—perfectly embodying the essence of a new beginning.

Listen to this song, which affirms not only straight-line answers but also detours and side trips, and kick off a wonderful start at your own pace!

To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – To Us Who Were Once Geniuses

At the moment of starting school, when excitement and anxiety about a new environment are all mixed together, many people wish for the courage to believe in themselves.

That’s when I want you to listen to this track by the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts.

It delivers a powerful message that reminds you of the boundless possibilities of childhood and inspires a heart that may have shrunk during the process of growing up.

Included on the mini-album “To Us, Once Called Geniuses,” released in August 2020, it also drew attention as the song for Teikyo Heisei University’s TV commercial.

R-Shitei’s rap and DJ Matsunaga’s beats will give you the strength to unravel conventions and push forward.

When you hit a wall, listening to this song will help you look ahead and believe that you still have potential.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

[Alexandros] is a four-piece rock band that has gained popularity with songs featuring a powerful yet airy high-tone voice and meticulously crafted rock ensembles.

Their tenth single, Wataridori, released as a double A-side with Dracula La, is known as one of [Alexandros]’s signature tracks, having secured numerous tie-ins despite being their major-label debut single.

From the catchy guitar riff in the intro to the exhilarating, soaring chorus, its refreshing energy really lifts your spirits.

It’s a fast-paced rock tune whose message, evoking the start of a new journey, resonates deeply.

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To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “To Tomorrow” Short Ver.

Many people have probably been encouraged by their beautiful and powerful vocals.

“Ashita e,” released by Little Glee Monster in 2017, features lyrics written by the members themselves, and the words are truly moving.

It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone who’s exhausted from new environments, starting school, or living alone, and feels like their spirit has been broken.

From the gentle piano melody in the intro to the vocals that resonate deeply in your heart, it will surely bring you to tears.

May it help you face forward and keep going again tomorrow.

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