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 (81–90)
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.
Bring it on, spring.non
A heartwarming rock number that sings of youthful passion and the courage to take a new step forward.
Non wrote the lyrics, crafting an energetic anthem that blows away the suffocation of everyday life.
With refreshing guitar sounds and powerful drum beats, it’s a perfect track for spring—the season when life begins.
Released digitally in January 2025, the song arrives in recorded form after being unveiled at a solo concert.
It gently pushes the backs of new students brimming with anxiety and anticipation, and of anyone about to step into a new chapter.
Non’s transparent vocals and the song’s positive message resonate deeply.
A March for Youchesu maika
An uplifting anthem overflowing with the vibrant spirit of youth! Its positive message and emotionally resonant sound leave a strong impression.
It’s a warm song that gently supports those feeling lost or anxious, telling them, “It’s okay to move at your own pace.” Often performed on stages at school and cultural festivals, it’s cherished as a song that deepens bonds among friends and nurtures care for one another.
It will surely become a reliable ally for everyone striving to face forward and move ahead.
People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke
This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.
The refreshing melody woven by Kensuke Yugeda is wrapped in gentle calm while carrying an inspiring message.
It expresses, in straightforward and deeply resonant words, the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.
Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to be included in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.
Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to experience new encounters in a fresh environment.
Before taking a new step in school life, be sure to listen to this wonderful song that offers courage and hope.
Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke
Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of spring’s hopeful arrival.
It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first new steps, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.
The melody, expressing adorable freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly resonates with listeners.
This work is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” (“Wishing You Happiness”) and is beloved at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.
Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.
It is a springtime song full of joy that we hope new students, teachers, and families alike will listen to.
SherieNishino Kana
Among Kana Nishino’s songs, this one is especially popular with fans for lifting listeners’ spirits.
It’s a cheer song about starting high school and staying true to yourself.
The lyrics capture the feelings of high school girls, making it a recommended entrance song for them.
Recommended entrance songs for high school students: moving masterpieces and popular tracks (91–100)
cherry blossomKALMA
This song, which heralds the arrival of spring, beautifully depicts graduation and the beginning of a new life.
From the moment you open the door and feel the scent of spring to the scene of cherry blossoms dancing in the air, the lyrics leave a deep impression.
The sadness of saying goodbye and the anticipation of new encounters are expressed in a perfect balance.
Released in February 2021, this piece is sure to gently encourage those about to enter high school.
Even while carrying feelings of anxiety, the lyrics reassure you that it’s okay to move forward with nothing but unfounded confidence, and they will surely give you courage.
It’s a song I’d love everyone taking a new step to listen to.