[Support for a New Life] Cheer and Celebration Songs You’ll Want to Hear at the Entrance Ceremony
Many people might say, “While there are lots of graduation songs, I can’t really think of any entrance (school admission) songs.”
For those who are looking for entrance songs but can’t quite find them, this article introduces recommended tracks for people starting at a new school in April, as well as for those who want to celebrate new students.
We’ve picked a range of songs—including recent releases—from upbeat tunes that help you welcome the new school year with a bright outlook to encouraging anthems that let you move forward, trusting in the path you’ve walked so far.
During the entrance season, take your time and listen to these gems that gently accompany the mix of excitement and anxiety in your heart.
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Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi

Here is a bittersweet yet gentle spring song by Yumi Matsutoya, known as Yuming.
It’s a classic that has been passed down from your parents’ generation to you as you enter school.
It begins with a beautiful melody, and the moment it unfolds into an open, soaring chorus feels as moving as cherry blossoms coming into bloom.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to every time spring arrives.
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari

This song, which created countless moving moments as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympics and Paralympics, is also one of Ikimono-gakari’s longer tracks in terms of performance time.
In that sense, it’s a piece into which Ryosuke Mizuno, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, poured his heart and soul.
A song that stirred emotions at the Olympics now becomes a cheer song for everyone setting off in spring! The lyrics, which can be read as “This place where the wind begins to blow is everyone’s starting line,” give courage to those feeling anxious about enrollment.
The words fit perfectly with the mix of half excitement and half anxiety when entering university or high school, so be sure to listen on the morning of your entrance ceremony as you head out.
It’s a highly recommended song that gently gives a supportive push to everyone who listens.
possibilitySambomasutā

Here’s the ultimate cheer song from Sambomaster, the most intense and most beautiful rock band.
The track features a fierce beat and distorted guitar sound, yet the huge sing-along chorus will bring a tear to your eye.
Since it’s the entrance ceremony, you might face plenty of hardships and anxieties, but blast them all away with this song!
Mashirosumika

A perfect song for a fresh start to the season is “Mashiro” by sumika.
Released digitally on December 22, 2023, this track tells us that the new school life ahead holds limitless possibilities.
Its lyrics convey a respect for new beginnings and individuality.
Especially for those embarking on the new chapter of enrollment, Kenta Kataoka’s vocals are sure to turn anxiety into courage.
Give it a listen as BGM for entrance ceremonies or as music to give you a push in your new life!
premonitionSUPER BEAVER

It’s a cheer song that gives you the courage to value your true self! Starting a new chapter in life can come with lots of worries, right? In those moments, listening to this song will surely make you feel, “It’s okay to be myself!” Released by SUPER BEAVER in November 2018, this track was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “We Are Made of Miracles.” With its straightforward message and emotional rock sound, it gives you the courage to jump into a new environment.
As you head into an entrance ceremony or the start of a new life, be sure to give it a listen as a song that gives you a gentle push forward!
Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya

This warm, uplifting, and embracing song is “Hajimari no Uta,” sung solo by Takuya Ohashi of Sukima Switch.
Ohashi’s gentle voice offers a kind, encouraging cheer to anyone about to take a new step forward.
It also pairs well with Sukima Switch’s passionate fight songs!
My WayDef Tech

This song, which Def Tech created soon after the two met, carries a wonderful message as a “song of beginnings.” Many people will be starting challenges in various aspects of their lives as they embark on a new chapter.
Listening to it at such times will give you courage.



