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

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Naniwa Danshi – First Love (Ubu Love) [Music Video Dance ver.]

A fresh new act that burst out of Kansai Johnny’s like a jack-in-the-box: Naniwa Danshi’s adorable debut song.

Its choreography became a hot topic, and at its peak there wasn’t a day you wouldn’t see it on TikTok and other social media.

By the way, Naniwa Danshi’s fans are called “Nani-fam.” The lyrics have a vibe like, “First love doesn’t usually go smoothly, but I’ll do my best in my own way,” evoking the feeling of a budding romance at the start of a new school life.

Thinking that a new love might be waiting can ease some of the anxiety of a new start and turn it into anticipation, don’t you think? It’s a cheer song for new beginnings and new love that we want not only girls but boys to listen to as well!

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Fujii Kaze – Kirari (Official Video)

It’s a song by Fujii Kaze that conveys the feeling of mustering courage and moving forward into the future.

The light, gentle sound with a dance-pop vibe is striking, and it also feels like an invitation to relax.

The slightly languid vocals combined with the refreshing sound create a unique sense of weightlessness that seems to ease anxiety.

Rather than a track that forcefully pushes you from behind, it’s a song that stays by your side and supports the feeling of moving ahead together.

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Official HIGE DANDism – HELLO [Official Video]

There are times when you feel nervous or lonely as a new chapter in life approaches, right? That’s when I want you to listen to “HELLO.” Released by Official HIGE DANDism in 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the information program “Mezamashi TV.” Its pop sound and the band’s groove will lift your spirits.

The lyrics, which embrace doubt and loneliness and encourage you to jump into the world, are perfect for anyone starting school! Listen to this song filled with their strength and kindness, and step into a bright new life!

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wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video

Let me introduce a motivational song packed with a powerful message: when you feel like crying, look up at the sky and smile.

This track by the five-member band wacci was released digitally in July 2018 and was later included on their album “Gunjo Refrain,” released in November of the same year.

While hard work doesn’t always lead directly to results, the warm perspective that the days you’ve built up are never wasted gently encourages listeners.

Starting in August 2019, it was also selected as the support song for the “Japan Tsunagaru Project” segment on the TV program Mezamashi TV, moving many people alongside the images of those doing their best.

It’s a perfect recommendation for graduation season—an uplifting song that stands by students retiring from club activities and anyone setting out on a new path.

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

As concerns around the time of the entrance ceremony, relationships with your existing friends and with new friends also come to mind.

This is a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that expresses memories and relationships with friends, as well as strong bonds and friendship.

Its sound is calm yet powerful, leaving a strong impression and conveying the overflowing feeling of cherishing your friends.

It’s a song that looks back fondly on the encounters and memories with friends who have supported one another, while mustering the courage to move forward into the future.

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GReeeeN – Cherry Blossom Color

Released in 2013, GReeeeN’s “Sakura color” is a cheer song for those who, while holding back loneliness, keep looking forward and moving ahead.

Spring brings new places and people, but many surely feel a bit uneasy about those changes.

This song portrays people who carry unspoken anxieties yet face them earnestly.

Hopefully, when you revisit this song someday, you’ll find yourself smiling.

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Little Glee Monster “To Tomorrow” Short Ver.

From Little Glee Monster, known for their powerful vocals, the perfect song for school entrance season is “Ashita e” (“To Tomorrow”).

Beginning with only a piano accompaniment, the track highlights their pure, direct voices.

Every word is sung with care, making it a highly message-driven piece.

It conveys the resolve to shine on a new stage with hopes and dreams for the future in your heart.