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!

Playlist

Recommended entrance songs for high school students: moving masterpieces and popular hits.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK		Keep challenging yourself without losing who you are
2	To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts		Believe in yourself and remember your potential
3	migratory bird[Alexandros]		The driving, fast-paced “Wataridori” by [Alexandros]
4	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Introduction to the spring theme of Arashi’s hit song “Sakura Sake”
5	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s cheer song of hope
6	From hereWANIMA		Blow away the anxieties of high school life with WANIMA
7	Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai		The refreshing intro and clear vocals lift my mood.
8	Shineyuzu		Yuzu’s “Hikare” is a support song for those who have faced setbacks.
9	stepsGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s journey supports high school life
10	rainbow-coloredayaka		Ayaka’s matriculation song is a big hit
11	Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ support song for 18-year-olds gives hope and courage
12	ImaginationSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s passionate cheer song, the Haikyu!! theme song
13	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem that cheers on your true self and love
14	voiceikimonogakari		A song written by Ikimonogakari to cheer on students
15	Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki		An inspiring song about challenge, growth, and hope
16	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s cheerful cheering song
17	The First Steprakkuraifu		I get courage from Luck Life’s songs
18	BlessingYOASOBI		A song of courage and hope to live as yourself
19	SignalWANIMA		Stay positive in your high school life with WANIMA’s cheer song
20	BOYKing Gnu		Cheering song by King Gnu
21	Song of Springsupittsu		A fresh, spring-like song by Spitz
22	Mashirosumika		sumika’s “Mashiro” is a perfect cheer song for a fresh start.
23	the 10 o’clock directionsumika		sumika’s cheer song that supports you at life’s crossroads
24	made-to-orderOmoinotake		An anthem of support for local youth, with hope for the future
25	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		The Start of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
26	Blue Springback number		An upbeat song by back number
27	We areONE OK ROCK		About ONE OK ROCK's "We are"
28	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		Move forward positively by changing your perspective
29	360°miwa		miwa’s cheer song, Doraemon theme song
30	If I sing to the skyamazarashi		Support message from amazarashi
31	possibilitySambomasutā		Support song by Sambomaster
32	Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A gentle, springlike rock song in unison
33	After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		An uplifting song that encourages you through the anxieties of a new environment
34	BeautifulSuperfly		Polish your true self and live with confidence
35	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's hope-filled youth song
36	GOBUMP OF CHICKEN		Teaching the importance of following your own path and the value of failure
37	Let there be lightBURNOUT SYNDROMES		A rock song perfect for a high school student's new beginning
38	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		The classic song “WINDING ROAD” by Kobukuro and Ayaka
39	Starting lineBaba Toshihide		Facing forward with Toshihide Baba’s wistful melodies
40	Song of Beginnings ~The distant sky is clear~ikimonogakari		A perfect cheer song for a fresh start
41	Full-Power BoyWANIMA		Encouraging pop by Sukima Switch
42	sakura colorGReeeeN		An encouraging anthem to cheer away the anxieties of starting a new life
43	Shineieiri reo		An uplifting song that makes you realize the people who support you
44	flareSuperfly		Superfly’s gentle yet strong-willed song “Flare”
45	J.S.B.HAPPINESSSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Let's challenge ourselves without fearing failure.
46	MasterpieceSCANDAL		SCANDAL’s songs support people who are taking their first steps
47	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		Masaharu Makihara's classic songs have been loved for many years
48	Brave GenerationBE:FIRST		A song that supports young people facing difficulties
49	Starting lineFLOWER FLOWER		The song of a new beginning by FLOWER FLOWER
50	It’s okayMarushii		A youth anthem cheering on your new life
51	SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku		It's a song like a springtime gift.
52	New EraAdo		Cheering on youth with Ado’s “New Genesis”
53	To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster releases a diverse range of music that moves the heart
54	markHatsuboshi Gakuen		The hopeful school anthem of Hatsuboshi Academy, singing of the bonds between friends.
55	Mahalomiwa		miwa's “Mahalo” is the official support song of the Honolulu Marathon.
56	dandelionDa-iCE		Da-iCE sings of the strength to overcome adversity and of hope
57	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		Treasure the courage for the future and the memories with your companions
58	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Dai Hirai’s youth anthem, new release
59	A March for Youchesu maika		An anthem that stands by the hearts of young people, a force to move forward
60	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An uplifting song that gives you the courage to overcome hardships
61	We againSG		An encouraging song about overcoming a breakup and taking a new step forward
62	Dear, boyHump Back		A warm anthem cheering on those who chase their dreams
63	STEPAAA		A bright, uplifting song that gives you courage for starting school
64	Jiwara DAYSAKB48		AKB48 releases a song to support people starting a new life
65	At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Remembering a distant friend and staying positive to keep going
66	Song of BeginningsGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s cheering song that gives you courage for a new life
67	Our Starting LineHIPPY		An anthem of youth that cheers you on, giving you a push toward your dreams.
68	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
69	Baton RoadKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s upbeat song to cheer on new students
70	Song of DepartureMr.Children		Mr. Children entrance ceremony song cheer song
71	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Cheering song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
72	SunMy Hair is Bad		An encouraging song that gives courage to youth
73	Critical HitRADWIMPS		A powerful song that stands by you at life’s turning points
74	Blue SpringRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' youth motivational song
75	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		High School Soccer Championship Support Song
76	Like the shining moonSuperfly		A song that supports a new relationship
77	Bring it on, spring.non		An anthem rock that sings of youthful courage and hope
78	futureKobukuro		Kobukuro’s love song works
79	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		Expressing ten years of gratitude on a gentle melody
80	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of meeting people
81	Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke		A children's cheer song that sings of springtime hope
82	Outside the dreamHoshino Gen		A hopeful song about thinking of a loved one far away
83	SherieNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s high school student cheer song
84	room for growthCreepy Nuts		Introduction to Creepy Nuts’ emotionally resonant songs
85	cherry blossomKALMA		An encouraging song portraying the arrival of spring and the start of a new life
86	guidanceNoGoD		A song that gives you the courage to take a step into a new environment
87	premonitionSUPER BEAVER		An encouraging song that cherishes being yourself
88	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A song of courage that cheers on new challenges
89	Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya		Solo single by the vocalist of Sukima Switch
90	The Wind of BeginningsHirahara Ayaka		Ayaka Hirahara’s cheer song gives you courage for a new beginning
91	Ancient storyKumakawa Miyu		A cheering song that depicts expectations and hopes for high school life
92	My future self is waving.Mayumura Chiaki		Encouraging songs to cheer on exam-takers
93	The Beginningayaka		A ballad that sings of Ayaka’s reunion
94	Spring Dayaimyon		A cheer song depicting the love of a newlywed couple
95	DAY×DAYBLUE ENCOUNT		Gintama opening, a high-velocity rock song by BLUE ENCOUNT
96	Yosutakyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's single song