[2026] Recommended Entrance Ceremony Songs for Junior High Students: Popular J-POP Roundup

FIRE GROUNDOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – FIRE GROUND [Official Video]

FIRE GROUND is the song that will give a push to those whose hearts are pounding with both excitement and anxiety about starting a new life.

It’s included on Official HIGE DANDism’s 2019 album Traveler and was used as the opening theme for the anime Hinomaru Sumo.

Its hard rock style and upbeat rhythm will ignite the passionate hearts of all of you entering junior high school.

The rock-inspired lyrics that make you want to act with courage are also a big draw.

Why not listen to this song and head into your entrance ceremony with energy?

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mutō

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Mashirosumika

sumika / Mashiro [Music Video] - Ending theme for the drama “Pocket ni Bōken wo Tsumekonde” (Packing Adventures in Your Pocket)

Sumika’s “Mashiro,” which adds color to the beginning of youth, is a track released in 2023.

Featuring a driving melody and lyrics that give you the courage to make a fresh start, it’s the perfect song for new junior high school students taking their first step into the next stage.

Vocalist Kenta Kataoka wrote and composed it with the drama “Pocket ni Boken wo Tsumekonde” in mind, expressing that dramatic worldview through music.

Reading the lyrics, you can feel an energy welling up that makes you want to take on all kinds of challenges in the new school life that’s about to begin.

Take this opportunity to give it a careful listen, and make your upcoming junior high school life a wonderful one.

A one-rotation-ahead futureyaginuma kana

BAA “Let’s set sail to the next world!” Full Movie

Some of you might be commuting to junior high school by bicycle, right? For those people, there’s a song I’d like you to hear: “The Future One Revolution Ahead.” It’s sung by Kana Yaginuma, the former vocalist of Karasu wa Masshiro, who continues to work as an artist today.

With her sweet voice, she sings a positive message that feels like it’s giving a gentle push to keep moving forward.

Starting a new chapter in life can bring feelings of anxiety.

But when you listen to this song at such times, you’ll surely feel as if someone is softly telling you, “It’ll be okay.”

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Yoimachi Jēn

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WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro

Kobukuro – WINDING ROAD (Ayaka × Kobukuro)

The three years of junior high school are a time when many things are different from before, and you may find yourself confused or worried more often.

However, beyond those difficulties, fun and hope await you.

The lyrics of this song carry that message, so please listen to it when you feel like you’re about to lose heart.

Mahalomiwa

Honolulu Marathon 2023/2024, Hawai'i's Half Marathon Hapalua 2024 Official Song | miwa “Mahalo”

miwa’s “Mahalo” is a track released on December 6, 2023.

Although it was created as the official song for the Honolulu Marathon, its message resonates deeply with those moving on to junior high school.

The excitement of new beginnings and the uplifting lyrics that encourage you to take on fresh challenges make it perfect for taking that first step forward.

Let’s celebrate the start of a new school life while feeling miwa’s warm, comforting vocals that wrap anxieties in a smile!