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

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

Yattemiyou

“I’ll give you the courage to move forward!” This warm message resonates in this uplifting anthem.

Set to a bright and refreshing melody, it carries a positive spirit that says we can overcome difficulties together.

WANIMA’s powerful performance and the lyrics that gently nudge you to face forward are truly compelling.

Airing from January 2017 in au’s Santarō series commercials and included on the album “Everybody!!,” this song is a fantastic choice for school events—band performances at culture festivals or live shows, choir, sports days—any moment where you take on a challenge with friends and unite as one.

Sing it together and get fired up—it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!

my true selfYuika

My True Self / “Yuika” [MV]

This song by singer-songwriter Yuika was chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Mr.

Demon Teacher Has Arrived at Monster School!” Released in October 2024, it features striking lyrics about the importance of living true to yourself.

With its gentle melody and calm vocals, the track feels comforting and close to the listener’s heart.

You can feel the resolve to keep moving forward despite the doubts and anxieties of everyday life.

It’s a perfect song for anyone feeling unsure in a new environment or looking to discover their true self.

It’s also a great recommendation to listen to at entrance ceremonies or when starting a new chapter in life.

Tokyokujira

Kujira – Tokyo (Official Video)

This song skillfully portrays the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety that accompany a new life.

Kujira’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the protagonist’s emotions as they seem on the verge of being swallowed by the city’s clamor.

Included on the album “Yasaishitsu,” released in November 2023, the track gently embraces the complex feelings of those entering a new environment.

It’s striking in the way it faces the loneliness and restlessness that lurk beneath the allure of a vast metropolis like Tokyo.

As a piece that stands beside anyone at a life milestone—moving, starting school, or beginning a job—it’s sure to resonate deeply.

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

Sambomaster / We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible MUSIC VIDEO

This song by Sambomaster is an anthem that powerfully inspires you to take on new challenges.

Its lyrics, packed with the message “Don’t give up,” gently give listeners a push forward.

Released in February 2010, the track was originally written for a Nissan commercial.

Since then, it has continued to resonate with many people, being featured as a TV drama theme song and in JR East commercials.

It’s perfect for those feeling anxious about diving into a new environment or striving toward a big goal.

It also makes a great soundtrack for the school entrance season, when excitement and anxiety are mixed.

The Wind of BeginningsHirahara Ayaka

Ayaka Hirahara - The Wind of the Beginning

Ayaka Hirahara’s “Hajimari no Kaze” (Wind of Beginnings) is a song released in 2006, an anthem of encouragement for those taking a step toward the future.

It’s filled with uplifting messages dedicated to everyone embarking on a new chapter.

Hirahara’s delicate yet powerful vocals give listeners courage during this season of mixed anxiety and anticipation.

It’s a highly recommended track for new students starting school in April, as well as for those who wish to support them warmly.

As long as you keep walkingdohatsuten

Dohatsuten MV “As Long as We Keep Walking”

Dohatsuten is the ultimate middle-aged band, with a raspy voice that belts out rock at full power yet feels gentle and warm.

When you listen to their songs, it feels like they affirm living your life wholeheartedly, even if it isn’t pretty.

This is a track that will inject power into you as you set off on your journey with hopes, dreams, and a whole mix of complicated feelings!

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SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku

[MV] Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku “School Days”

It’s a song that feels like a springtime gift.

It’s a March 2025 single by Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, with lyrics and composition by Katsuhiko Sugiyama.

Hopes and anxieties about a new chapter in life, warm friendship, and a resolve for the future are portrayed over a beautiful melody.

The music video, featuring the members in pure white uniforms deepening their bonds in a forest, is also striking.

I think it will resonate not only with students, but with anyone who wants the courage to jump into a new environment!