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

WonderlandNEW!Omoinotake

Omoinotake | Wonderland 【Official Music Video】

This is Omoinotake’s latest work, a gentle companion for the season of leaping into new environments, when hearts are a swirl of hope and anxiety.

Riding on a sprightly beat that incorporates UK garage, its appeal lies in a positivity that turns the sadness of parting into forward-moving energy.

While depicting everyday life, the lyrics poignantly affirm bonds that remain unchanged even when apart.

Released as a single in January 2026, it was written as the CM song for Universal Studios Japan’s “UniHaru 2026.” It also drew attention for having Koichi Tsutaya on board as producer.

Give it a listen when you’re stepping into a new world as a student, or whenever you want to feel your connection with cherished friends.

The dance-inducing rhythm is sure to give you a gentle push forward.

Blossom declaration!NEW!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Blossom declaration!

In this season when hope and anxiety about a new school life mingle, it would be wonderful to have a song by your side that gives you the courage to bloom as yourself.

“Kaika Sengen!” by Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu is perfect for the entrance season, with lyrics that portray moving forward despite wanting to hide your weaknesses and struggling to be honest.

Released in January 2026 as the theme song for the film “Secret Ai Pri: Mankai Buzzrium Live!”, the track is also included on their 10th-anniversary album “Tokimeki Egao.” With its sparkling sound and bouncy rhythm, this song feels great to listen to and will give you a push to embrace your true self as your new life begins.

Give it a listen as a cheer song to brightly light up the days of everyone diving into a new environment.

The world is smiling at you.NEW!Little Glee Monster

The world is smiling at you.

Little Glee Monster is a female vocal group that moves listeners’ hearts with their overwhelming vocal prowess and beautiful harmonies.

Their 2018 single “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”) is a number that powerfully pushes everyone starting a new chapter forward.

Embraced widely as Coca-Cola’s 2018 annual image song, it also drew attention on the visual front, winning Best Cinematography at the MTV VMAJ that same year.

During the school admission season, when anxiety and nerves run high, their bright vocals and uplifting lyrics themed around “smiles” are sure to give you courage.

If you’re feeling fluttery about the school life that’s about to begin, listening to this song will naturally bring a smile to your face and help you take your first step with confidence.

meeting upNEW!M!LK

M!LK – Machiawase (Official Recording Video)

This is a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad filled with the wish to meet at the place we promised our future selves.

The gently overlapping voices of the five members and the lyrics that seem to quietly support you through anxious nights gradually resonate in the heart.

As an advance track from M!LK—under Stardust Promotion—their single “Bakuretsu Aishiteru / Sukisugite Metsu!” released in February 2026, it was distributed in December 2025.

Written as a support song for exam-takers for Cultural Broadcasting’s campaign, this piece offers comfort not only for entrance exams but also for the anxieties and loneliness of stepping into a new environment.

Set to melodies woven by piano and strings, it portrays the hope that lies beyond hard work.

Give it a listen at the start of your new chapter.

lilacNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This is a track whose exhilarating guitar sound hints at the dawn of a new season.

The lyrics resonate deeply, not only celebrating the dazzling moments of youth but also affirming the anxieties, conflicts, and even bittersweet experiences that everyone carries.

Its warm message—encouraging us to love even our imperfect selves—will gently nudge new students forward as they navigate a mix of excitement and uncertainty.

Released in April 2024, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” It’s also known for winning the 66th Japan Record Awards, cementing its enduring popularity.

When you find yourself pausing in a new environment, thinking things might not go well, this is the kind of song you’ll want to keep close, like a good-luck charm.

CorrectNEW!RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

When you find yourself lost in the journey ahead, this work gives you the courage to discover answers that are yours alone.

It’s “Seikai” (“Answer”), a song RADWIMPS—who capture young people’s hearts with their original worldview—created for NHK’s RADWIMPS 18 Festival in 2018.

Unlike school tests, it portrays a journey to seek one’s own answers, gently asking how you want to live the time called the rest of your life.

In February 2024, a CD was released that includes the studio recording version, and its grand sound incorporating choral elements, along with Yojiro Noda’s warm vocals, sinks deep into the heart.

It’s a song I especially want new students—those stepping into a new environment with uncertainty—to listen to as a source of support.

The calling voiceNEW!Vaundy

The calling voice

Created as the theme song for NHK General’s project “Vaundy 18-sai Matsuri” and released for streaming in December 2025, this work stirs the heart with its grand scale—crafted to perform alongside 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation—and a structure that expands the viewpoint from a personal room out into the cosmos.

The lyrics, which portray the responsibility and beauty of taking something on “for real,” seem to ask whether we’re ready to dive into a new world, and you’ll likely feel your posture straighten each time you listen.

The melody—intentionally made more challenging by singer-songwriter Vaundy—offers an exceptional sense of accomplishment when you manage to sing it through.

It’s an anthem for those who want to steel themselves during the season of school admission, when anxiety and anticipation blend together.