Soothe your nerves! Uplifting songs to listen to for the entrance ceremony.

Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Song of Beginnings' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hajimari no Uta

A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a four-member coed band without a drummer formed in a high school light music club, whose name was decided from a member’s mishearing.

The track appears on both their band-sound-forward second mini-album “ADORE” and their first full album “Ryokuoushoku Shakai,” and it has also been used in commercials and as a theme for information programs.

Its powerful yet translucent vocals and brisk arrangement make it a perfect BGM to brighten a new chapter in life.

True to its title, it radiates a superb sense of fresh beginnings—an uplifting anthem ideal for listening to at an entrance ceremony.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

possibilitySambomasutā

Sambomaster “Possibility”

This song by Sambomaster, a three-piece rock band that showcases not only their trademark punk sound but also a wide range of musicality like soul and funk.

Included on their eighth major-label album, “Sambomaster to Kimi,” many people may have heard it as the theme song for the film “Biri Gyaru” (Flying Colors).

The lyrics, which speak about moving toward your goals and the importance of supportive friends, give you the courage to believe in your own potential—just like the title suggests.

With its lyrical melody and powerful message that pierce the heart, it’s a cheer song that sends support for a fresh start.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

the 10 o’clock directionsumika

sumika / 10 o’clock Direction [Music Video]

sumika’s refreshing yet powerful songs, which blend pop and rock, are always there to comfort our hearts.

Featured on the album “Chime,” released in March 2019, this track is an uplifting anthem packed with both the anxiety and the hope that come with taking a new step forward.

Its lyrics convey the importance of moving in the direction you believe in—even if the path is slanted or curved—while the dynamic, string-accented melody gently embraces those moments when we find ourselves at life’s crossroads, something everyone experiences at least once.

It sensitively portrays the feelings of young people who, despite their fears about becoming independent, strive to follow the path they trust.

For those of you standing at the starting line of your high school life, it’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

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.

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

A heartwarming rock number that sings of youthful passion and the courage to take a new step forward.

Non wrote the lyrics, crafting an energetic anthem that blows away the suffocation of everyday life.

With refreshing guitar sounds and powerful drum beats, it’s a perfect track for spring—the season when life begins.

Released digitally in January 2025, the song arrives in recorded form after being unveiled at a solo concert.

It gently pushes the backs of new students brimming with anxiety and anticipation, and of anyone about to step into a new chapter.

Non’s transparent vocals and the song’s positive message resonate deeply.

Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke

Everyone, everyone is shining (unison chorus)

Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of spring’s hopeful arrival.

It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first new steps, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.

The melody, expressing adorable freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly resonates with listeners.

This work is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” (“Wishing You Happiness”) and is beloved at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.

Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.

It is a springtime song full of joy that we hope new students, teachers, and families alike will listen to.

HEROESBrian the Sun

Brian the Sun 『HEROES』Music Video

An entrance ceremony that opens the door to a new world.

In that moment when excitement and anxiety intersect, Brian the Sun’s “HEROES” gives a powerful push.

Released on June 1, 2016, it also became well-loved as the ending theme for My Hero Academia.

Its driving sound lightens uneasy hearts, and its lyrics—urging you to believe in yourself and move forward—turn dark feelings into a positive outlook.

On the new stage called school, you want to chase your dreams without losing your sense of self.

It’s the perfect song for new students!