Soothe your nerves! Uplifting songs to listen to for the entrance ceremony.
A fresh student life filled with hope.
But before enrollment, your mind can get crowded with worries like “Will I be able to keep up with my studies?” and “Will I make friends?”
So in this article, we’ll introduce motivational songs you’ll want to listen to during the school admission season, especially for those of you feeling anxious about starting at a new school.
We’ve gathered wonderful cheer-up songs that will stand by your worries and support you.
Before the entrance ceremony, or whenever you feel overwhelmed by various anxieties, be sure to listen to the songs we recommend and recharge your energy!
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Soothe your worries! Encouragement songs to listen to for the entrance ceremony. (61–70)
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS delivered a cheer song created together with 18-year-olds.
Filled with both anxiety and hope for an unseen future, this piece—woven with Yojiro Noda’s resonant words and melodies—gently gives a push to those about to take a new step forward.
It was first performed on a special NHK program in October 2018 and later included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION released that December.
The stage, shared with 1,000 18-year-olds gathered from across the country, became a moving moment born from the real voices of youth.
It’s a song we hope not only students striving toward their dreams, but everyone starting a new chapter will listen to.
It will fill you with the courage to face forward and begin walking.
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Here’s a refreshing and warm, confidence-boosting rock number from UNISON SQUARE GARDEN that I want you—feeling uneasy as you head into your entrance ceremony—to listen to.
Their distinctively quirky arrangements carry an encouraging message, and the sense of openness in the chorus feels great, making it seem like you can step forward with a slightly lighter stride than usual!
HarukaYOASOBI
This is a heartwarming song by YOASOBI that weaves a story watching over a girl’s growth from the perspective of a mug.
Told by an inanimate object, its down-to-earth emotional expression and the carefully drawn bond between the girl and the item draw you in.
Anyone starting a new chapter in life will find themselves in the forward-looking protagonist.
Released digitally in December 2020 and included on the album THE BOOK, the song was also used as the image song for “Art Aquarium Exhibition 2021: Hakata—Festival of Goldfish” and in a Takara Tomy commercial.
It’s a track we especially recommend to those about to take their first step in a new environment.
Laugh awayYUI
Perfect for those who want to greet their entrance ceremony with a fresh feeling is “Laugh away.” It’s included on YUI’s 2008 release “I LOVED YESTERDAY” and was used in a commercial for “Watering Kissmint.” The acoustic sound and her beautiful vocals really resonate.
It’s a song that makes you want to hop on a bike as you get lost in its light, upbeat groove.
Everyone feels anxious about meeting people they’ve never met or going to places they’ve never been, but listening to this song gives you the courage to move lightly toward tomorrow.
Helloyama × bocchiboromaru
This heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru is filled with courage and hope for taking a step toward the future.
It carries a message of strong determination to move forward and the importance of staying true to yourself, gently encouraging those heading into new environments.
It has been broadcast as the opening theme for the Pokémon TV anime since October 2023, and a CD single was released in December 2023.
The transparent vocals and warm tones blend beautifully, resulting in a song that truly resonates with listeners.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone feeling anxious about a new chapter in life or striving toward their dreams.
Spring Dayaimyon
Created as the theme song for an animated film about a honeymoon, this piece delicately portrays a loving married couple.
The story of two people starting a new life together—recognizing each other’s strengths and weaknesses and deepening their love as a family—delivers a wonderful message that encourages a fresh step forward in life.
With this song released in April 2019, Aimyon gently captures the world of the anime film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi.
Memories beginning on a train platform and the feeling of cherishing small everyday joys resonate warmly alongside the gentle melody.
It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone embarking on a new chapter of life.
Even while holding anxieties about the future, it gives you the courage to move forward one step at a time—why not listen to it together with someone special as an uplifting anthem?
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
Anyone gets nervous when stepping into an unfamiliar school building, right? The song I want you to listen to as you take in the new scenery is “Kaze ga Fuiteiru” (“The Wind Is Blowing”).
Released by Ikimono-gakari in 2012, it was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s London Olympics and Paralympics coverage.
Its catchy melody is easy to sing along to—you’ll find yourself humming it.
Kiyoe Yoshioka’s beautiful vocals pair perfectly with the strings, making it captivating every time you hear it.
The lyrics are not only bright but also lingering, gently watching over everyone about to start a new chapter in life.