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

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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.

Shineyuzu

Yuzu - Hikare

Here’s a fight song to support the new days ahead! Hikare, with its straightforward lyrics that give you courage, is a number we especially want new students to hear.

Released in 2014, it was featured in a Nippon Life Insurance commercial.

Their twin vocals blend beautifully with the acoustic sound.

Its uptempo groove helps dispel anxieties about the yet-unseen tomorrow.

When the moving strings come in, you can feel the start of your new life.

It’s a refreshing track we recommend listening to as you head into the entrance ceremony.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Rashisa [Official Video]

An Official HIGE DANDism track that asks what it means to be true to yourself and gives you a powerful push forward.

Released in August 2025, this song was written as the theme for the film “100m.” Its exhilarating rock sound and emotional vocals are deeply stirring.

In those moments when you feel lost amid competition and inner conflict, their music will be there—tenderly, and at times fiercely—by your side.

The worldview, resonating profoundly with the fervor of the original manga, stands as an anthem for everyone who resists self-denial and complacency.

It’s a motivational song you’ll want to play when starting a new chapter—whether a new life or a new school term—or when you feel anxious comparing yourself to others.

It will surely give you the courage to move toward the future at your own pace.

AnchorMiura Daichi

Daichi Miura – Anchor

Daichi Miura overwhelms viewers with his outstanding singing and dancing.

The song he performs here is a mid-tempo number that gently stays close to anxious hearts as a new chapter in life begins.

Released as a single in March 2014, it was written as the theme song for the drama “Yoru no Sensei.” Produced by Nao’ymt, it is also included on the album FEVER.

True to its title, which means “anchor,” the song carries a warm message that supports you when you feel like you might be swept away.

Rather than a flashy fight song, it offers a quiet kindness, like someone nodding beside you.

The beautiful strings are especially fitting when you’re tense in a new environment.

Try listening on your way to school, and you’ll surely feel your heart calm and the courage to face forward welling up.

Paradise GalaxyHikaru 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.

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Superfly『Beautiful』Music Video

A song included on the 2015 album “WHITE,” it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Mother Game (Kanojotachi no Kaikyū).” It’s an uplifting track that sings about the importance of being yourself and living with self-belief, making it a great recommendation for anyone struggling with a new chapter in life or having trouble moving forward.

Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa

Lord of Major / Precious Things

This is a captivating track featuring a heart-pounding, exhilarating rock sound and passionate lyrics about the bonds between friends.

It’s perfect for spring, when farewells and new encounters intertwine and you want to etch your unchanging feelings into your heart! Released in August 2002 as Road of Major’s indie debut, it stayed in the Oricon Top 10 for an incredible 19 consecutive weeks and sold around 900,000 copies.

It’s a foundational number for the band, also included on the album “ROAD OF MAJOR.” If you’re feeling anxious about a new environment but want to turn cherished memories into strength and move forward, this is a must-listen.

Its warm encouragement is sure to powerfully support your new chapter!