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 songs released in the Heisei era (41–50)
READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

This song features a driving rock sound and a powerful message.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, it captured the hearts of many listeners.
Released in February 2004, it was also included on the album SMILE, which came out in March of the same year.
Its energetic beat and catchy guitar riffs leave a strong impression, offering the courage to keep moving forward.
It’s a great recommendation for starting a new chapter in life or when you want to take on something new.
Be sure to listen to this heartfelt track packed with the appeal of L’Arc~en~Ciel.
One-room DiscoPerfume

Perfume’s ninth single is a song that overlays the hopes and anxieties of a new life with the season of spring.
Crafted by Yasutaka Nakata, its distinctive electro sound intertwined with the members’ captivating vocals creates an uplifting atmosphere that feels like a gentle push for anyone stepping into a new environment.
Released in March 2009, the track reached No.
1 on both the Oricon daily and weekly singles charts.
It was also performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, becoming a major hit.
It’s a recommended song for those feeling uneasy before a fresh start or seeking the courage to take a new step forward.
First Bloom, DignifiedSINGER SONGER

SINGER SONGER’s debut track features a poppy, catchy melody and a chorus with a memorable phrase that lingers in your ears.
The lyrics, imbued with Cocco’s distinctive worldview, portray the anticipation and anxiety of a new environment, along with the courage to move forward.
Released in May 2005, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was also used as an insert song in the film “Sairen.” It’s a refreshing, heartwarming number that gently encourages those starting a new chapter in life or taking on something new.
premonitionSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that captivates listeners with lyrics that resonate and a powerful melody.
Their 11th single, released in November 2018, was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “We Are Made of Miracles,” starring Issey Takahashi.
With a message that encourages you to take a new step while valuing your true self, it’s perfect for life’s turning points.
Free from fixed ideas, this song teaches the importance of trusting your own sensibilities and moving forward.
It’s a powerful rock number that gives you a push as you embark on a new chapter.
SignalWANIMA

This is a track by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band that captures young people’s hearts with their fast-paced melodic hardcore sound.
Included on their major-label debut album, “Everybody!!,” released in January 2018, the song is also known as a message tune created for NHK’s project “WANIMA 18-sai Matsuri.” Its message—that it’s okay to be unfinished—is striking, with lyrics that powerfully push forward young people who, despite their inexperience and anxieties, keep moving ahead.
As an anthem for those standing at the milestone of age 18, it’s a perfect song for high school and college students about to dive into a new environment.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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This is the tenth single by the four-piece rock band [Alexandros], known for captivating fans with a distinctive high-tone voice and meticulously crafted songs.
Released in March 2015 as their major-label debut, the track significantly raised the band’s profile and is also known for numerous tie-ins with films and commercials.
Its message of supporting new beginnings and challenges makes it perfect for the school entrance and advancement season.
From the catchy guitar riff in the intro to the exhilarating chorus, the entire song carries an uplifting power that feels like a push forward.
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

A memorable J-pop song with a breezy pop feel and wistful melody, it gently encourages those stepping into a new life with the arrival of spring.
It conveys feelings for “you,” who are devoted to baseball, by entrusting them to the arc of a white ball, tenderly enveloping precious memories and farewells.
Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice soothes the anxieties deep within the heart.
Released as her debut single in March 1997, it reached No.
8 on the Oricon chart and was also featured in an NTT commercial.
A decade later, a version with new lyrics was released, adding greater depth to the work.
It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life or about to take a new step forward.



