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

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is an uplifting song that gently conveys the importance of facing forward and living on.

Its message-rich lyrics blend beautifully with a driving sound, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released by WANIMA in August 2016, the track was featured in Nivea Kao’s 8×4 commercial and captured the hearts of many.

Influenced by the Kumamoto earthquake that occurred during production, the lyrics also weave in thoughts of home and the preciousness of life.

It’s a song to hear when you feel close to losing your way, when you’re ready to take a new step, or when you want to keep moving forward alongside cherished friends.

BlessingYOASOBI

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

Close your eyes, and it’s as if that high school flutter returns—YOASOBI’s ode to youth etches itself deeply into the heart.

Brimming with forward-looking energy, this piece takes life’s important choices as its theme, richly weaving the joy and pride of living true to yourself.

Rather than riding along rails laid by someone else, the strength to carve your own path by your own will—together with Ikura’s soaring vocals—shakes the soul.

Released in October 2022, the song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury and is also included on the album THE BOOK 3.

It’s a cheering anthem that delivers courage and hope to everyone about to take a new step forward.

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.

It’s okayMarushii

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

In March 2023, Marcy released an encouraging song whose warm message about facing forward and moving ahead resonates deeply.

Written specifically for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now,” the track features Marcy’s characteristically delicate word choice and a driving band sound.

Included on the album “Candle,” it gently supports those carrying setbacks and anxieties as they strive to overcome them.

It’s a song that stands by anyone feeling uneasy before a new beginning or trying their best in a new environment.

to live onKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Ikiteyuku” Music Video

A heartwarming song that portrays saying goodbye to the past and taking a new step forward.

Written by Maguro Taniguchi before moving to Tokyo, the track conveys a powerful resolve to leave a place filled with memories and a hopeful gaze toward the future.

Its message of “moving forward” gently encourages those who are relocating or starting a new chapter in life.

KANA-BOON released the song in August 2014, and the music video featuring Yukino Kishii is a must-see.

It’s a song that stands beside anyone feeling anxious about life in a new place or coping with parting from someone dear.

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.

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.