[Support for a New Life] Cheer and Celebration Songs You’ll Want to Hear at the Entrance Ceremony

Ancient storyKumakawa Miyu

Miyu Kumagawa "Ancient story"

Miyu Kumagawa’s song is a cheer for anyone taking a new step forward.

Its lively acoustic guitar feels refreshing and gives you the courage to keep looking ahead.

The lyrics carry a message about the strong will to face difficulties and how the stories of the past shape the future.

Released in March 2020, this track is perfect for everyone standing at the starting line of a new chapter, like school entrance ceremonies or the beginning of a new life.

Kumagawa’s clear, refreshing vocals are sure to color freshmen’s hopeful futures.

When a new life begins—full of both anxiety and expectation—be sure to give it a listen!

Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

This work, whose title comes from a Spanish phrase meaning “whatever will be, will be,” is a pep song for life created by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Its message—conveying the importance of continuing to move forward in your own way while accepting difficulties and anxieties—resonates deeply atop a pop-rock sound.

After its release in April 2023, it was selected as the theme song for the drama “Sunday Night at Least…” and won the Japan Record Award the same year.

It’s sure to be a song that gives a gentle push to everyone taking their first steps into university life.

With the power of music, this wonderful track transforms the uncertainties ahead into hope.

Cherry blossoms → school entrance ceremonyBerryz Kobo

Berryz Kobo 'Sakura → Entrance Ceremony'

When we think of cherry blossoms, I can’t help but associate them strongly with graduation, but since they bloom around the same time, they should also be flowers of the school entrance season.

As the title suggests, this is a song themed around cherry blossoms and starting school.

It’s a sweet little piece that expresses the restless feeling you get right before the entrance ceremony, when a new chapter of life is about to begin.

JUMPIkuta Rira

Rira Ikuta “JUMP” Official Music Video

This is a track brimming with a sense of speed and a powerful message.

As an anthem for those facing adversity, it gently gives listeners a push forward.

Ikuta Lila’s clear voice conveys the importance of keeping your eyes ahead and continuing to challenge yourself without giving up.

Released in November 2022, this song was chosen as the official theme for Fuji TV’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 coverage and is also included on the album Sketch.

It will surely be a reassuring companion for junior high school students navigating new environments and relationships.

It’s a motivational song dedicated to everyone striving to overcome fear and anxiety and take that first step.

Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky Clears~ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky, Clear~” Live 2010 (Short Version)

A melody of hope that makes the heart leap at a new beginning—that’s “Hajimari no Uta ~Tooi Sora Sunde~.” Released by Ikimonogakari in 2010, the song debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon charts and boasts a shining record of awards at the Japan Record Awards.

Its lyrics cheer on everyone taking a step into a new stage.

Filled with dreams, hope, and a forward-looking spirit, the song is a perfect fit for new students.

Gently embracing listeners’ anxieties and expectations while giving them a push toward the future, it’s a warm, message-rich piece that’s ideal for entrance ceremonies.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A song that delicately portrays the brilliance and anguish of youth, as well as the conflicts that arise during the process of growing up, was released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in April 2024.

It gently embraces moments where the transience of life and the passage of time intersect with hope and anxiety.

This work is a message song about the importance of accepting one’s past self and finding the courage to move toward the future.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery,” it has received high acclaim, including winning the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

Blending Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s bright, refreshing melodies with profound lyrics, it’s a piece that will gently push you forward at times like entrance ceremonies or when stepping into a new environment.

We againSG

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an uplifting song that resonates at graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which stands by young people taking a new step after parting, and its lyrics full of hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it became a popular track with a total of 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been used in Calorie Mate’s exam-support commercial, and the brass band version by Hanazono Tokuei High School’s wind ensemble has drawn attention as well.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewell scenes, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you wish to reunite with someone important.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish memories while looking forward and doing your best.