[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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[Support for a New Life] Encouragement and Celebration Songs to Listen to at the Entrance Ceremony (1–10)
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster is a female vocal group whose overwhelming vocals move listeners to the core.
Their 2018 release, “The World Is Smiling at You,” is a track that helps anyone starting a new chapter in life feel positive.
Chosen as the 2018 image song for Coca-Cola, its high-energy sound became a hot topic.
The lyrics are encouraging, of course, but it’s their heartfelt performance that truly resonates.
If you’re feeling anxious before an entrance ceremony, this song will help you take that first step forward with a smile!
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
Released in April 2020, this song was featured in a Calpis commercial, so many people may have heard it on TV.
The lyrics, starting from the very beginning, evoke the start of a new chapter in life, expressing lots of expectations and hopes for a new lifestyle and the future ahead.
Listening to this song makes you feel, “All right! I’m going to give my all in this new life!”—making it a perfect track for the day of the entrance ceremony when a new school life begins.
The Beginningayaka
This is a slow-tempo ballad by singer-songwriter Ayaka.
It’s the season when farewells and new encounters follow one after another—from graduation to starting school.
Farewells can be very lonely, but new meetings are full of hope, aren’t they? All these different feelings connect to the future and help us grow into adults.
It’s a song that feels like it’s cheering you on as your school life begins.
[New Life Support] Encouragement and Celebration Songs You’ll Want to Hear at the Entrance Ceremony (11–20)
voiceikimonogakari
April, when the spring breeze announces new beginnings.
Ikimonogakari’s song “Koe” (“Voice”) will be a warm cheer for all new students.
Included on the album Maru (released December 13, 2023), the track was written specifically for a student sports support project.
Yoshiki Mizuno’s empathetic songwriting and composition, paired with Seiji Kameda’s exquisite arrangement, are a perfect match.
With lyrics that trust the listener’s strength and gently give them a push forward, it’s sure to ease anxieties about starting a new school life.
Its heartfelt message will resonate through entrance ceremonies that celebrate a fresh start.
Truly, Ikimonogakari’s “Voice” is an anthem cheering on everyone standing at the starting line of a new life.
SUNHoshino Gen
This song evokes the start of a refreshing morning.
Released in 2015 as Gen Hoshino’s eighth single, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kokoro ga Pokitto ne.” Its cheerful sound is influenced by ’70s dance classics and disco, and the lyrics—imbued with Hoshino’s own experiences and feelings—leave a strong impression.
Offering the courage to keep moving forward, it’s perfect for those stepping into a new environment or for anyone wanting to cheer on new students.
A heartwarming track recommended for the spring school admission season.
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai has delivered the perfect track for this season when excitement and anxiety mix in the spring air.
With its powerful guitar riffs and catchy melody, this song is an uplifting anthem that gives you the courage to dive into a new environment.
The lyrics, which sing of the desire to “become a hero,” carry a strong wish to be someone’s support.
Released digitally in April 2020 and later included on the album SINGALONG, the track was also featured in the commercial song for Dariya’s “Palty Coloring,” earning love from a wide audience.
It’s a must-listen for those starting a new chapter in life, or for anyone who wants to cheer on new students.
One-room DiscoPerfume
At first listen, some might wonder why this is an entrance song, but “One Room Disco”—yes, many of you are probably about to start living in a one-room apartment, right? The distinctive sound and vocals tend to grab your attention, but if you really listen to the lyrics, it’s such a gentle cheer song it could bring you to tears!
