Recommended entrance songs for high school students: moving masterpieces and popular hits.
At the time of graduating from junior high and entering high school, many of you may be going to different schools from your friends for the first time.
It can feel a bit unsettling to take separate paths from the friends you spent elementary and junior high school with.
Some of you might also be worried about whether you’ll make new friends and keep up with your studies.
On the other hand, many of you probably have hopes and dreams for your high school life.
So in this article, we’ll introduce encouraging songs that can ease those worries, as well as entry songs that inspire a sense of hope.
These are entrance songs we want high schoolers—who may feel like they’ve taken a step closer to adulthood—to hear!
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Recommended entrance songs for high school students: moving classics and popular tracks (61–70)
Jiwara DAYSAKB48
It’s a positive song released in 2019 as AKB48’s 55th single.
It’s perfect for anyone worried about whether they can fit into a new school life.
The lyrics say, “Even if we’re far apart, I’ll always be cheering you on.” It’ll blow away those downcast feelings.
By the way, this was the last song before Rino Sashihara graduated from the group.
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Some of you may have been separated from your middle school friends, unable to enjoy high school life and feeling stuck in a negative mood.
I understand the feeling of constantly thinking about the close friends you had and believing you’ll never make friends like that again.
For those people, I highly recommend the song “Kyou mo Sakura Mau Akatsuki ni” by CHiCO with HoneyWorks.
You’ll likely relate to the lyrics about recalling the faces and words of the friends you’ve grown apart from and staying positive in order to enjoy your current environment.
It’s a perfect song for the school entrance season.
Song of BeginningsGReeeeN
GReeeeN is strongly associated with youthful, coming-of-age songs.
Their track “Hajimari no Uta” is perfect for anyone starting fresh after graduation or entering junior high or high school with a mix of excitement and uncertainty.
Released in 2016 as GReeeeN’s 27th single, this song speaks to the courage it takes—whether you’re shy or not—to dive into a new life surrounded by unfamiliar faces.
When everything around you feels new, let this song give you the courage to move forward!
Our Starting LineHIPPY
This is an uplifting support song by HIPPY that delivers heartwarming vocals about the friendships of youth and the passion for pursuing goals.
It gently conveys the importance of bonds with friends and working hard toward your ambitions, while giving you the courage and hope to take a new step in life.
Released in August 2024, it was selected as the official support song for the 2025 National High School Comprehensive Sports Tournament.
Created together with high school students in Hiroshima Prefecture, the song is infused with the energy and dreams of young people.
It’s a track we hope everyone will listen to—not only those starting a new chapter, but anyone striving toward an important goal.
When you’re taking a step toward your dream or feeling anxious about a challenge, it will surely give you a push forward.
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
A heartwarming song that expresses the feelings of a refreshing new beginning through music has been delivered by Hey! Say! JUMP.
Created by members of sumika, the piece warmly encourages those striving in new environments, using the image of swallows returning in spring.
Also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Love All Play,” the song is included as one of the tracks on the triple A-side single released in May 2022.
It’s a song for anyone feeling anxious about a new setting, and for those who want to cherish their bonds with friends.
Baton RoadKANA-BOON
It’s one of KANA-BOON’s popular songs and the opening theme for the anime BORUTO.
With lyrics that shine a bright light on the future and an upbeat rhythm that blows away anxiety and nerves, it’s a perfect recommended song for starting a new high school life.
Song of DepartureMr.Children
Mr.
Children have many famous songs, but when it comes to entrance ceremony songs, I think this is the one.
It features a warm melody that evokes spring and lyrics full of kindness.
It gently stays by the side of anyone feeling anxious about new environments or relationships and offers encouragement.