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

Flash!!!King Gnu

King Gnu – Flash!!!

A rock tune brimming with overwhelming drive and energy, perfectly suited for the dawn of a new chapter in life.

This work fuses King Gnu’s hallmark alternative edge with a pop sensibility.

Released digitally in July 2018, it was later included on the 2019 album “Sympa.” Its sharp beats and distorted textures intertwine to send listeners’ heart rates soaring.

Many likely recognize it as the song used in NTT Docomo’s “5G” TV commercial that began airing in March 2020.

Even in the tense atmosphere of an entrance ceremony, surrendering to this high-velocity sound will blow away any anxiety or doubt in an instant.

It’s a track guaranteed to give a powerful push to new students eager to dash full throttle into the days ahead!

Season of BeginningsMakihara 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.

Step and a stepNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) Debut Single『Step and a step』MV

It’s the season when excitement and anxiety about a new life blend together, and this song—marking NiziU’s official debut—gently stays by the side of a wavering heart.

In contrast to their pre-debut track “Make you happy,” its warm message that it’s okay to move at your own pace helps ease feelings of impatience.

Released as a single in December 2020, it also became familiar as the song for Lotte’s “Fit’s” commercial.

It’s an encouraging anthem that achieved 312,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The scene in the MV where MIIHI, who had been on hiatus, reunites with the group was truly moving.

For everyone attending entrance ceremonies, this song will gently support you from behind.

Don’t push yourself—take it one step at a time and start in a way that’s true to you!

breakthroughSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Toppakō” MV (TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, 2nd cour opening theme)

SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band whose straightforward lyrics shake listeners to the core.

Their single “Toppakou,” released in October 2020, was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.

From the very beginning, its high-speed, exhilarating sound heightens the anticipation for a new life that’s about to begin.

Their message of living earnestly in the present blows away the anxieties of new students bewildered by changing environments and gives them powerful energy to move forward.

If you’re feeling nervous as you head into your entrance ceremony, try listening to their music, which urges you to believe in your own potential and push ahead.

It’s a track that will kindle a burning resolve, as if you could overcome any wall.

CHARMWANIMA

WANIMA「CHARM」（OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

When you dive into a new environment, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety.

That’s exactly when I want you to listen to this song by WANIMA, a rock band from Kumamoto.

The title carries the meaning of a “good-luck charm,” and it powerfully pushes the backs of those about to take on a new challenge.

It leads off their single “Gotta Go!!,” released in May 2017, and was also featured in Kikkoman’s corporate film and Morinaga’s “Juken ni in Jelly” commercial.

Its exhilarating sound and lyrics that look forward while cherishing farewells really strike a chord.

This track feels like it can even turn your anxieties into energy.

Listen to it on your way to school, and you’ll find the courage to take that first new step! With the ultimate good-luck-charm song by your side, here’s to a wonderful start!

creationHoshino 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.

Thump-thump, boom! First Graders

Thump-thump, boom! First Graders

The intro melody sounds like a heartbeat thumping with excitement, and it seems like it will be a song that fills children with anticipation as their entrance ceremony approaches.

The melodic development is interesting, and it’s the kind of number you’ll be able to start singing after just one listen.

Make this the BGM for an unforgettable entrance ceremony!