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 masterpieces and popular tracks (71–80)
SunMy Hair is Bad
It’s a heartwarming cheer song that gives you the courage to face the brilliance of youth.
The lyrics paint springlike scenes, beautifully capturing the hopes and anxieties of those taking a new step forward.
With My Hair is Bad’s characteristically powerful rock sound and warm vocals, it gently gives listeners a supportive push.
Released in March 2024, the song was written as the official MBS theme for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament (Senbatsu).
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone starting a new chapter or about to take an important step.
Brimming with hope, it conjures up the sound of brass bands echoing across the field and the sight of young people giving their all.
We againSG
This work by SG has gained support as an uplifting song that resonates at graduations and farewells.
Its gentle melody, which stands by young people taking a new step after parting, and its lyrics full of hope for reunion are especially appealing.
Released in April 2021, it became a popular track with a total of 150 million streams.
Starting in November 2024, it has also been used in Calorie Mate’s exam-support commercial, and the brass band version by Hanazono Tokuei High School’s wind ensemble has drawn attention as well.
It’s a heartwarming song for farewell scenes, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you wish to reunite with someone important.
It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish memories while looking forward and doing your best.
At any timeYugeda Kensuke
A song by Kensuke Yugeda that expresses gratitude at the milestone age of ten, set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone.
It warmly conveys treasured memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.
The tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.
This piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Let’s Connect Our Dreams,” and starting in 2024 it has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks.
Yugeda, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing with all your heart when expressing thanks to important people—at events like the “Halfway to Adulthood Ceremony” (celebrating turning ten) or end-of-year grade activities.
Recommended entrance songs for high school students: moving masterpieces and popular tracks (81–90)
Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya
This is the debut solo single released in 2008 by Takuya Ohashi, the pop craftsman who serves as the vocalist and guitarist of Sukima Switch.
From the breezy intro, it has an upbeat vibe that feels like it could brighten a high school life that transcends regional boundaries! With lyrics that say “Let’s give it a try,” a surging melodic line, and a dramatic pop feel, it sparks the imagination and gives you that fun feeling of jotting down dreams and things you want to do in your notebook.
The ad-libbed outro is fantastic too—it’s a track that lifts your spirits as you listen!
DAY×DAYBLUE ENCOUNT
It’s one of BLUE ENCOUNT’s signature songs and served as an opening theme for the anime Gintama.
Especially popular among young people, its fast-paced rock sound cheers you on with the message: “Live today in your own way.” It’s a recommended entrance song for new students who may be feeling anxious or restless.
STEPAAA
When it comes to entrance songs, many high school students probably think of this track.
It’s a bright dance number that gives you the courage to step into a new world.
Just listening to it lifts your spirits, making it a perfect entrance song for high school students who are feeling anxious.
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.
