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 nerves! Cheer-up songs to listen to at the entrance ceremony. (81–90)
Brave GenerationBE:FIRST
Brave Generation features a cool distorted guitar sound in the intro.
This song is a bright pop track included on BE:FIRST’s album BE:1.
Their straightforward vocals and positive lyrics will give you a boost of energy.
There’s also a rap part in the middle, and the smooth flow riding the fast rhythm feels fantastic.
Give it a listen and blow away all your worries!
I will live here.Chris Hart
A perfect song for a new beginning is Chris Hart’s “Boku wa Koko de Ikiteiku” (“I Will Live Here”).
Released on February 17, 2016, it was the first time Chris wrote lyrics himself, co-writing with Yoichiro Takagi to create heartwarming words.
While you may be excited about a new environment, starting a new life can also bring anxiety.
This song will stay close to your heart and encourage you.
Filled with gratitude for those you cherish and determination for what lies ahead, why not listen to it on your entrance ceremony day?
room for growthCreepy Nuts
A hip-hop track by Creepy Nuts, the unit that’s been making waves as Japan’s top MC and the world’s best DJ, and thriving on variety shows.
The song was featured in the KDDI and Okinawa Cellular mobile plan pavo commercial, “povo2.0 START!” With its memorable melody and laid-back rap, it’s undeniably catchy.
The message—if pushing doesn’t work, try pulling—feels like advice born from a wealth of experience.
It’s a hip-hop number you’ll find yourself humming, perfect for those who tend to overthink before the entrance ceremony.
Hard Knock DaysGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
This song, “Hard Knock Days,” is highly recommended for anyone looking for a high-energy track that really gives you a strong push forward.
Released in 2015 as GENERATIONS’ ninth single, it also served as a theme song for the anime ONE PIECE.
Many people may feel uncertainty or hesitation in the new environment that comes with starting school.
This number helps ease those feelings and sweep away anxiety.
It’s also a great pick for anyone determined to chase their dreams.
dreamGReeeeN
Yume by GReeeeN, released in 2016.
Just from the title, it’s a song that makes you think of an exciting life ahead, isn’t it? I’m sure many of you are entering school with lots of “dreams.” You want to do this, you want to do that, you want to take on new challenges—and along with those positive feelings, maybe you feel a little uneasy too.
This is a song that stays close to those feelings and makes you want to move forward even more positively.
Wake We UpHOWL BE QUIET
HOWL BE QUIET is a four-piece rock band from Kanagawa.
Active since 2009, they released “Wake We Up” in 2016.
Chosen as the opening theme for the soccer-themed TV anime DAYS, the song features uplifting lyrics and a melody that blows away worries like “Will I be able to handle studying and relationships at a new school?” Let this track inspire you to get ready for your new life!
Soothe your nerves! Cheer songs you’ll want to hear at the entrance ceremony. (91–100)
cherry blossomKALMA
A heartwarming song by KALMA dedicated to everyone taking a new step with the arrival of spring.
It gently portrays the changing season—where anxiety and hope intertwine—through the motif of cherry blossoms.
Encounters and farewells, and a resolve for the future.
Listening to this piece will surely turn your worries about a new chapter into courage.
Released in February 2021, this song is a special track commemorating the first anniversary of the band’s major-label debut.
It’s a cheer song not only for those about to enter or advance in school, but for anyone facing a new challenge.