They’ll give your new beginning a boost! Enrollment songs released in the Heisei era
The school admissions season is a tense time for everyone, filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety, isn’t it?Before diving into a new environment at a major turning point in life, how about some music to support your heart?So this time, we’re introducing entrance songs that colored the Heisei era—cheering anthems that give you the power to move forward!These are all works that give you the courage to start something new and help you imagine a fresh beginning.Be sure to check them out to the very end!
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Cheering on a new beginning! Entrance/admission songs released in the Heisei era (1–10)
Wanna carnival?Naoto Intiraymi
When you dive into a new world, you feel excited and nervous at the same time, don’t you? Here’s a song that blows away those jitters and lets you move forward in a festive mood.
It was released by Naoto Inti Raymi as his major-label debut single in April 2010.
Its boundlessly bright sound and the sing-along chorus that everyone can get rowdy to will give a strong push to any hesitant heart.
Listen to it, and you’ll be able to take that first step with a smile.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
A boldly rock-arranged take on the beloved children’s song “Picnic,” this track will have your body moving the moment you hear it.
Sung by WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto, “Yatte Miyou” is an outrageously positive song that teaches the importance of taking on challenges without fearing failure.
Released for digital distribution in January 2017, it became a major talking point at home as the CM song for au’s “Santaro” series.
Its exhilarating, fast-paced sound and straight-to-the-point message will get you fired up! Let this song inspire you to take a new step forward!
I can only face forwardAKB48
This is AKB48’s 35th single, released in February 2014, a song that gives you the courage to forge ahead without hesitation.
Featuring Yuko Oshima in her final center role, it also gained attention as the commercial song for the job search site “Baitoru.” With a powerful message to keep looking forward and not dwell on the past, it’s perfect for the school admission season.
Before taking on a new world, why not give it a listen?
Cheering on a fresh start! Entrance/admission songs released in the Heisei era (11–20)
ImaginationSPYAIR
A killer tune by SPYAIR with an irresistible sense of speed that sprints from the very intro.
The lyrics carry a fiery message about breaking through the status quo and heading toward tomorrow with your friends, lighting a spark in the hearts of listeners.
Released in April 2014, this track served as the first opening theme for the popular anime Haikyu!!, which centers on high school volleyball.
Its worldview, linked with the anime’s story, resonated with many.
As you head into a new school year, why not draw some courage from this song?
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
With exhilarating beats and liberating harmonies, this song will vividly color the start of your new season! Performed by the powerhouse vocal group Little Glee Monster, it was released as a single in August 2018 and became widely known as a Coca-Cola image song.
At the 2018 year-end Kouhaku Uta Gassen, they delivered a breathtaking performance, leading a grand chorus with about 200 students.
Even a heart tightened by nerves is sure to loosen naturally when you hear their voices.
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
A number that inspires listeners with overwhelming vocal power.
Released in June 2010, this track fired up all of Japan at the time as NHK’s soccer theme song.
Included on the album “Mind Travel.” The lyrics awaken the instinct within, turning even difficult paths into opportunities for personal growth—truly a revolution of the soul.
It’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit and give you the strength to charge forward!
Follow MeE-girls
E-girls, who blazed through the Heisei era with their overwhelming dance performances.
Released in October 2012, this track is a pop dance number that lifts your spirits just by listening.
It was featured in a Samantha Thavasa commercial and as the theme song for “Onegai! Ranking,” debuting at No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
The uplifting lyrics and bright sound make you feel as if you’re soaring toward the future.
Be sure to listen to this anthem and charge up your courage!