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

parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Parabola [Official Video]

This is the third digital-only single by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band that keeps producing hits thanks to their outstanding pop sensibility, all while possessing high-level musicality that never feels overbearing.

Created as the theme song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Calpis Water commercial, the track features a comfortable, spacious arrangement built on piano and synth sounds.

The lyrics, set to a quality melody, evoke the start of a new chapter in life—something many about to enter a new school term will likely relate to.

It’s an emotional number that gives you the courage to start walking forward with strength, even amid uncertainty.

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It’s okayMarushii

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

As a song perfect for cheering on a new chapter in life, I recommend “Daijoubu” by Marcy.

It was released on March 1, 2023.

The song carries a warm message that encourages those facing anxiety and doubt: “Up until now, you’ve managed to keep moving forward.” As you stand at the starting line of a new life at an entrance ceremony, this song will give you courage and strength.

The music video, featuring actress Ayuri Yoshinaga, is also deeply moving and beautifully portrays the journey of life.

I hope everyone who’s feeling uneasy will listen to this song.

dandelionDa-iCE

Da-iCE / “Dandelion” Music Video

A song about the strength to survive adversity and the hope that carries us forward has arrived from Da-iCE.

Released as a digital single in April 2023, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji.” The lyrics and composition were handled by Da-iCE vocalist Sota Hanamura.

This powerful mid-tempo ballad leaves a strong impression of resolve to overcome any hardship, like a single flower blooming undaunted through cracks in the asphalt.

The members’ vocals resonate warmly at times and powerfully at others, and the song was included on the album “SCENE” in May.

It’s a track that delivers strength and courage to those feeling anxious before the start of the school season and to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.

One-room DiscoPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume “One-Room Disco”

A trio techno-pop unit whose musicality, performances, and live production are all uniquely original, Perfume’s ninth single.

With spring-themed lyrics that evoke the start of a new life and a rich, weighty techno sound produced by Yasutaka Nakata, it’s the perfect track to boost your spirits ahead of an entrance ceremony.

While acknowledging the anxieties of a fresh start, the song conveys the message that you have no choice but to move forward on the path you’ve chosen, delivered with a light, catchy melody.

It’s a number that gives you the courage to enjoy the long, uncertain road ahead and lifts your mood for a brand-new beginning.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Critical HitRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]

This song accompanies the pivotal moments of life.

Included on RADWIMPS’s album “X to O to Tsumi to,” released in December 2013, it gives you the courage to take a step forward after days of compromise.

With a striking guitar riff and drums, the track portrays the protagonist’s struggle between stability and challenge.

The music video, filmed at Ageo Municipal Baseball Stadium in Saitama Prefecture with 1,500 extras, uses a baseball game as a metaphor to depict a dramatic life comeback.

For those torn between ideals and reality, or feeling anxious about entering a new environment before a school entrance ceremony, this one song is sure to give you courage.

Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

This is the 13th single by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, who is also known for his hometown pride—he even organizes the Akita CARAVAN MUSIC FES out of a desire to “energize Akita through music.” The song was featured in a commercial for Daihatsu’s Cast Activa, and many people may recognize its lively, fast-paced arrangement and catchy phrases.

The repeated line, “Tomorrow will surely be a good day,” makes you feel supported as you navigate a new life that doesn’t always go as planned.

Even if today doesn’t go well, it inspires you to try again tomorrow—an uplifting anthem that helps steady the anxieties of starting something new.

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Hoshino Takashi

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BlessingYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'The Blessing' Official Music Video (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Opening Theme)

This song was created as an anthem that gives you the courage to freely choose your own path in life.

The warm vocals and sound woven by YOASOBI’s Ayase and ikura gently nudge listeners who feel anxious about the future, encouraging them to take that first step toward walking their own way.

Released in October 2022, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, and, together with its story depicting the protagonist’s growth and resolve, it deeply moved many people.

Try listening to it when you’re feeling uneasy before stepping into a new environment, like before a school entrance ceremony, or when you’re uncertain about the path you’ve chosen.

It will surely become a song that stands by your heart and cheers you on.