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 fresh start! Entrance/admission songs released in the Heisei era (11–20)
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
It’s a bittersweet yet warm number that conjures up images of spring scenery.
This work, released in April 2004 as the major-label debut single by Fujifabric—a band lauded for their lyrical sound—captures the melancholy of partings as cherry blossoms fall and the forlorn feelings when setting off for a faraway town.
The transparent piano tone is striking, giving the sense of gently filling the empty spaces in the listener’s memory.
As the first installment of a four-season series, this piece was also included on the album “Fujifabric.” It has been passed down over the years, even appearing in a high school music textbook in 2022.
It’s recommended for those moments when you pause at a turning point in life and want to sink into a sentimental mood.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
This is a track that could be called the very origin of Road of Major, a rock band formed from a TV show concept! Released in September 2002 as their indie debut single, it set a remarkable record by entering the Oricon Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks despite having no tie-in.
It has continued to be loved over the years, later even being used in a car commercial in Taiwan.
With its exhilarating, fast-paced sound and lyrics that depict an unshakable bond with irreplaceable friends, it’s a song that makes your heart burn every time you hear it.
Also included on the classic album “ROAD OF MAJOR,” this track is perfect for throwing your arms around your friends at karaoke and singing together as you each set off on different paths after graduation.
Its melody, where overflowing passion coexists with a touch of bittersweetness, vividly brings back the shining memories of youth.
Dear, boyHump Back
This song by Hump Back, a three-piece girls band from Osaka, is a heartfelt message to everyone who keeps chasing their dreams.
Its passionate lyrics, urging the self who’s about to forget a once-held dream that it’s not over yet, strike a powerful chord with listeners.
Carried by a simple yet powerful rock sound, and highlighted by Momoko Hayashi’s straight, earnest vocals, this track was their major-label debut single released in June 2018, and it was also used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” It’s the perfect song to listen to when parting ways with friends after graduation or when you feel anxious about a new challenge.
It will steady a wavering heart and give you a firm push forward.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
With its uplifting lyrics and buoyant piano melody, this is a pep song that gives courage to listeners.
Singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto’s debut single “TOMORROW,” released in May 1995, was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Second Chance” and became a massive hit, achieving Double Platinum status.
Its message—that strength lies beyond the tears—will surely give a powerful push to graduates embarking on a new world.
Beloved enough to be selected as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Tournament in March 1996, this song is widely cherished.
Sing it with friends at a reunion, and your memories of youth are sure to come vividly rushing back.
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song that captures the arrival of spring with a refreshing touch.
It portrays the mingled feelings of excitement and anxiety that come with a new life, alongside scenes like the sky visible from a station exit and a tree-lined avenue.
The protagonist strives to move forward while staying true to themselves in a new environment, offering moments anyone can relate to.
The track appears as the first song on the mini-album “Report,” released in April 2017, and is one of the defining works from Official HIGE DANDism’s indie era.
Vocalist Satoshi Fujihara wrote and composed it based on his experience entering high school, crafting a pop-rock number that’s perfect for the start of a new school term or a new chapter in spring.
It’s recommended for those who feel both anticipation and unease before a fresh start, or who want a push as they embark on a new life in spring.
Its brisk rhythm and bright melody line will give you the courage to take that first step forward.