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

creationNEW!Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Creation (Official Video)

This is the song that adds a playful spark to your brand-new life that’s about to begin.

Released by Gen Hoshino in February 2021 and later included on the single “Fushigi/Sōzō,” it was written as the 35th anniversary theme song for Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros.

The lyrics, packed with the joy and impulse of creation, and the unique sounds reminiscent of a game console booting up, leave a strong impression.

Surrender yourself to its exhilarating, fast-paced beat, and any anxiety about the unknown might just blow away.

It’s sure to give new students—who want to throw themselves wholeheartedly into both study and play—the courage to create a new version of themselves.

Let its creative energy inspire you, and greet the bright morning of your entrance ceremony.

Even if, even ifNEW!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Tatoe Tatoe' Music Video (93rd Senbatsu ver.) / Ryokuoushoku Shakai

Formed by classmates from their high school days, Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a band known for Haruko Nagaya’s clear, expansive vocals.

This piece they perform is the perfect cheer song to support anyone starting a new chapter in life.

With a dazzling brass sound reminiscent of the Alps stands and a warm message that offers encouragement again and again, it’s a track that resonates with the heart.

Released digitally in March 2021, it was written as the official MBS theme song for the 93rd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

Later included on the album “Actor,” this song gently nudges forward not only athletes but also new students facing anxiety.

Its determination to deliver one’s feelings no matter the distance is sure to give you courage.

It’s a perfect song to play on a bright entrance-ceremony morning.

New WorldBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “New World”

This is a song that celebrates a hopeful new beginning.

Released in 2018, it was written as the theme song for an animated short commemorating Lotte’s 70th anniversary.

Characterized by BUMP OF CHICKEN’s delicate lyrics and powerful melody, it conveys the courage and determination to take a step into a new world.

Also included on the album “aurora arc,” this track gently supports those starting school or a new chapter in life.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone feeling anxious about a new environment or holding hopes for the future.

MasterpieceSCANDAL

SCANDAL “Masterpiece” / Masterpiece – Music Video

A song that becomes a reassuring ally when you’re setting out on a new journey—that’s SCANDAL’s single “Masterpiece.” Released on March 27, 2019, its lyrics capture the excitement of a fresh start and the determination to move straight ahead, sure to give you courage.

It’s a track I hope you’ll listen to as a cheer song—one that gives you a gentle push so you can shine as yourself, even in a new environment.

Paradise GalaxyNEW!Hikaru GENJI

Hikaru Genji - Paradise Galaxy (1988)

A sparkling track that seems to invite you into a world of adventure filled with dreams and hope.

Lyrics by Ryo Asuka depict the pure hearts that only children possess and fantastical scenes, filling listeners with excitement.

Released in March 1988 as Hikaru GENJI’s third single, this historic hit won the 30th Japan Record Award and topped the year-end charts.

Their dashing image on roller skates became the envy of children at the time and sparked a social phenomenon.

Listen to it when you’re standing at the new starting line of school, caught between anticipation and anxiety.

It’s an eternal anthem of encouragement, beloved across generations, that gives you the courage to take a step toward a shining future.

Season of BeginningsNEW!Makihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi

Season of Beginnings

When you think of spring, many people may picture bright images of cherry blossoms and new encounters.

This song, a collaboration between Noriyuki Makihara and Hanaregumi, captures not only the sparkle of the season but also a subtle sense of restlessness and intrigue.

It’s an exhilarating dance track enlivened by Hirokazu Ogura’s folk-instrument arrangements.

Released for streaming after an exclusive airplay on FM COCOLO in April 2025, the single was created following their on-air collaboration on Makihara’s radio show where he serves as DJ.

Taking a step into a new environment always comes with anxiety that sits back-to-back with anticipation.

The duo’s warm vocals gently embrace those complex feelings.

It’s a song we hope not only students preparing for enrollment, but everyone facing a time of change, will listen to.

Mahalomiwa

Honolulu Marathon 2023/2024, Hawai'i's Half Marathon Hapalua 2024 Official Song | miwa “Mahalo”

miwa’s “Mahalo,” perfect for a fresh start, is a track released on December 6, 2023.

As its selection as the official song of the Honolulu Marathon suggests, it gives listeners the energy and hope they need when taking their first step into something new.

Packed with miwa’s wish to ease the nerves at the starting line and encourage people to enjoy the journey of challenge, this song is truly a perfect cheer anthem for new students.