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

We againSG

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

An irresistibly uplifting anthem brimming with energy and exhilaration.

“One Heart” by ATARASHII GAKKO! is an ambitious track written specifically for Bourbon’s Fettuccine Gummi commercial.

It blends group-sung vocals with empowering lyrics that boost self-esteem.

Perfect for those about to start a new school term or a new chapter in life, and for anyone who wants to move forward together with friends.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This is an inspiring, heartfelt anthem themed around staying true to yourself and love.

Unveiled in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” the track was released as the first installment of the band’s 10th-anniversary year.

Performed together with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, the live rendition showcases an energetic side that resonates deeply with young people.

With Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature catchy melodies and memorable pop-rock sound, the song brims with the anxieties, doubts, and hopes that define youth.

It’s a heartfelt recommendation for high school students about to take a new step toward higher education or a new chapter in life.

made-to-orderOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Made-to-Order [Lyric Video]

This is a warmhearted anthem born from “letters to myself 10 years from now” sent by young people in Shimane Prefecture.

Released in March 2023, Omoinotake’s song was produced to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the NHK Matsue Broadcasting Station.

Its lyrics gently convey that there isn’t only one right answer in life and that it’s important to follow your own path, paired with a catchy, soothing piano melody that leaves a strong impression.

The work is an ambitious creation by the members—who are themselves from Matsue City—made in deep empathy with the feelings of local youth.

A lyric video by Haruka Ibuki has also been released, further enriching the song’s worldview.

It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone feeling anxious about a new environment or preparing to take a step toward the future.

BlessingYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'The Blessing' Official Music Video (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Opening Theme)

Close your eyes, and it’s as if those fluttering high school feelings come rushing back—YOASOBI’s anthem of youth etches itself deeply into the heart.

Brimming with forward-looking energy, this work weaves a rich celebration of the joy and pride in living true to yourself, with the theme of life’s important choices.

Rather than riding along rails set by someone else, the strength to carve your own path—together with Ikura’s soaring vocals—shakes the soul.

Released in October 2022, this song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury and is also included on the album THE BOOK 3.

It’s a cheer song that brings courage and hope to everyone standing on the threshold of enrollment and about to take a new step.

the 10 o’clock directionsumika

sumika / 10 o’clock Direction [Music Video]

Sumika’s refreshing yet powerful songs, which blend pop and rock, are always close to our hearts.

Featured on the album “Chime,” released in March 2019, this track is a supportive anthem filled with both the anxiety and hope that come with taking a new step forward.

With lyrics that stress the importance of moving in the direction you believe in—even if it’s at an angle or along a curve—and a dynamic melody highlighted by striking strings, it gently embraces those pivotal moments in life that everyone experiences.

It carefully portrays the feelings of a young person who, despite fears about becoming independent, strives to follow the path they believe in, and it’s sure to give a quiet push to anyone standing at the new starting line of school enrollment.

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

A heartwarming rock number that sings of youthful passion and the courage to take a new step forward.

Non wrote the lyrics, crafting an energetic anthem that blows away the stifling feeling of everyday life.

With refreshing guitar tones and powerful drum beats, it’s a perfect song for spring—the season when life begins.

Released digitally in January 2025, the track finally saw an official audio release after being performed at a solo concert.

It gently supports new students brimming with anxiety and excitement, as well as anyone about to embark on a new chapter.

Non’s clear, translucent vocals and the song’s positive message truly resonate.