[2026] Entrance songs with great lyrics: wonderful, heartfelt messages

AprilNEW!Suda Keina

Keina Suda – April (Music Video)

This is a track that rides on a high-velocity sound, capturing the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with the arrival of spring.

Released as a single in March 2024, it was written specifically for the new d Anime Store TV commercial, “Anime to Susume!” It also drew attention as the first piece Suda Keina created for a TV commercial.

The lyrics, depicting vivid memories of the past and spring’s uniquely unstable atmosphere, are likely to resonate deeply with anyone taking a new step forward.

The fast tempo of BPM 195 feels in sync with the pounding heartbeat of embarking on a new life, which really hits home.

It’s a powerful anthem that affirms the act of moving forward despite carrying uncertainty.

Give it a listen when you want to fire yourself up for the start of school or a new chapter in life.

ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Chessboard [Official Video]

A perfect song for everyone embarking on a new chapter is Official HIGE DANDism’s “Chessboard.” Released for early streaming on August 9, 2023, it’s sure to deliver a heartfelt message just as the new school term begins.

As we traverse the chessboard of life, the lyrics ask where we should go and what we should aim for, yet still give us the courage to move forward.

It carries a warmth like a senior gently giving you a supportive push.

Lyrics that speak to each listener individually are Official HIGE DANDism at their best.

To you standing at the starting line of a new beginning—entrance into school—we send the courage to take your first step, along with the melody of “Chessboard.”

Starting Oversumika

sumika / Starting Over [Music Video] - TV Anime “MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky” Opening Theme

Perfect as a song to celebrate a new beginning, sumika’s single “Starting Over,” released on June 7, 2023, quickly drew attention with its moving message and sound.

The lyrics are filled with words of courage and hope for everyone embarking on a new start, where anxiety and anticipation intertwine.

Especially in spring, when many begin new chapters in life, it may serve as a source of strength for those unsure of how to move forward.

With the exhilarating, fast-paced melody that is sumika’s hallmark, this is a stirring track perfect for the school entrance season.

Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Youth and a Moment” MV

This song teaches you how to turn the new school life that’s about to begin into a treasure for life.

As the title says, it sings, “Youth is an irreplaceable thing that passes in the blink of an eye.” It’s something that’s hard to realize when you’re in the thick of your student years, but when you become an adult and look back, you can truly feel how precious those ordinary moments were.

As you start this new, youth-filled chapter, don’t waste a single moment—enjoy it to the fullest! If you do, by the time you graduate, the memories you’ve made at this school will be treasures for a lifetime.

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SixTONES – From Here [YouTube ver.]

As a song to celebrate a new beginning, SixTONES’ single “Kokkara” is a perfect fit for school entrance season.

Since its release on June 14, 2023, it has made a big splash with an empowering message that encourages listeners.

Its powerful rap and sound intertwine superbly, making it an anthem that cheers on those taking on challenges.

In August 2023, it also won the 116th The Television Drama Academy Award for Best Drama Song, and its music video has surpassed 100 million views.

With its strong message and catchy melody, this track is sure to energize anyone embarking on a fresh start.

It’s especially recommended for those taking their first step into a new school life.

Step and a stepNEW!NiziU

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!

Romantic FlightNEW!kome kome CLUB

Romantic Flight

This piece features lyrics that stir an adventurous spirit—like setting off on a journey with just a single suitcase—and a melody that seems to pierce straight into the sky.

Just listening to it makes your heart leap, filling you with the excitement of wanting to dive into a new world.

In fact, it’s a track that was included on Kome Kome Club’s 1987 album “KOMEGUNY,” and it was later released as a single after being selected in 1990 as the CM song for JAL’s Okinawa travel campaign.

At the time, different versions were released for eastern and western Japan, and it climbed high on the charts.

It’s a wonderful song that gives you a gentle push when you want to take a brave first step—perfect for the school entrance season, when anxiety and anticipation are mixed.

Be sure to give it a listen!