[Support for a New Life] Cheer and Celebration Songs You’ll Want to Hear at the Entrance Ceremony
Many people might say, “While there are lots of graduation songs, I can’t really think of any entrance (school admission) songs.”
For those who are looking for entrance songs but can’t quite find them, this article introduces recommended tracks for people starting at a new school in April, as well as for those who want to celebrate new students.
We’ve picked a range of songs—including recent releases—from upbeat tunes that help you welcome the new school year with a bright outlook to encouraging anthems that let you move forward, trusting in the path you’ve walked so far.
During the entrance season, take your time and listen to these gems that gently accompany the mix of excitement and anxiety in your heart.
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[Support for a New Life] Encouragement and Celebration Songs to Listen to at Entrance Ceremonies (41–50)
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A gem of a track by back number that gently stays close to your heart whenever you hit a wall in life.
Even amid the despair that feels like your dreams and hopes are collapsing, the lyrics portray the journey of looking inward and eventually finding light—sure to move you deeply.
This song is also known for being created in August 2020 for high school students after the Inter-High Championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While affirming frustration and sorrow, it gives a sense of the view that awaits beyond overcoming them.
As you step into a new world at graduation, you may feel anxiety or loneliness.
In those moments, this song will wrap your pain in its embrace and give you the quiet courage to take that first step.
[New Life Support] Encouragement and Celebration Songs to Listen to at Entrance Ceremonies (51–60)
When I Become a First Grader
Every spring, “Ichinensei ni Nattara” seems to come wafting in from nowhere.
Whether you’re about to start school or did so long ago, hearing this song somehow makes your heart feel light, doesn’t it? Some people might even think that making a hundred friends wasn’t all that hard after all.
No matter how many years go by, this classic school entrance song can be heard again this year!
YELL ~Support~Kobukuro
This is Kobukuro’s major-label debut single, released in 2001.
Even back then, they already had a remarkable presence.
Although the song is more strongly associated with graduation, it also fits the milestone of entering a new school in terms of setting out and the hope that lies ahead.
It’s a track that conveys a powerful determination to follow the path you believe in.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
Amid the days of striving in a new environment, are there moments when your heart feels like it might break? That’s exactly when I want you to listen to a powerful number by Koji Tamaki, the singer-songwriter renowned for his overwhelming vocal prowess.
Released as a single in November 2025, this piece was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Its lyrics, layered with memories of his childhood landscapes in Hokkaido and growing up alongside horses, teach us the importance of moving straight ahead as our true selves—not just chasing wins and losses.
His voice, riding on a driving, exhilarating melody, will surely warm you and push you forward with strength through those anxious nights.
cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS—better known as Fanmon—made a glorious comeback, and this is their signature spring song from when they were still a three-member group.
Many listeners have surely been encouraged time and again by their music’s message: “There are tough times, but let’s keep moving forward without giving up.” The song Sakura is a perfect fit for entrance ceremonies that mark the start of a new chapter in life.
Its lyrics—like “The cherry blossoms will keep on blooming forever.
And like the sakura, so will we”—are beautiful even setting aside the romantic imagery, gently embracing hearts anxious about entering a new school full of unfamiliar faces.
When you need a boost, try listening to Fanmon as a nutritional tonic for the soul!
New lifeKetsumeishi
This is a popular song from Ketsumeishi’s indie days that focuses on encounters after farewells and new lives after setting out on a journey.
It’s a refreshing track that encourages those who are starting to forget the excitement and hope of a new life, as well as the fresh feelings they had at that time.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Aqua Timez’s debut single.
It was selected as the theme song for the movie “Brave Story.” When a new chapter of life begins, there will be times when you feel like giving up.
When you’re struggling, please listen to this song.
It feels like a gentle push on your back that fills you with courage and makes you feel ready to face your troubles!