[Entrance Ceremony] Songs We All Want to Sing! A Collection of Recommended Cheer Songs for Spring Send-offs

I want to become the sun!Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

Nursery song / I Want to Be the Sun / 36th Children’s Song Contest – Children’s Division

It’s a song filled with gentle feelings, where the warmth of love shines like the sun.

Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa tenderly express the warm emotions of falling for someone through a bright, expansive melody.

This piece was performed in July 2017 by Satoko Yamano, Toshihiko Shinzawa, and the Kotonomi Children’s Choir, and included on the album “Toshihiko Shinzawa & Hirotaka Nakagawa Songs <30th Anniversary Commemorative: Children’s Chorus Version>.” Its poppy melody and positive message make it perfect for occasions like kindergarten entrance ceremonies and the start of a new school term.

Why not sing it together, warmly watching over the children as they take their first steps toward the future?

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

Yattemiyou

An energetic rock number that lifts your spirits just by listening.

Created by WANIMA in January 2017 for a new commercial in au’s Santaro series, this piece is a rock arrangement of a folk song everyone knows.

It’s a motivational anthem that gives you a push when you want to find the courage to start something new.

Included on the album “Everybody!!” released in January 2018, it topped the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.

Celebrating the greatness of facing forward and taking on challenges, this song is the perfect cheer anthem for students and for anyone about to dive into a new environment.

Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Spring Swallow [Official Music Video]

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.

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

A warm, encouraging song that stands beside anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

Its memorable blend of a gentle melody and a powerful band sound tenderly embraces the anxieties and doubts of chasing a dream, as well as the feelings of those on the verge of giving up.

Released as Hump Back’s major-label debut in June 2018, the track was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” and as the commercial song for the Shinken Zemi High School Course.

It was also chosen as the theme song for the Kumamoto Tournament of the National High School Baseball Championship, capturing the hearts of many young people.

When you want to strive toward your dreams but can’t quite find the courage to take that first step, this is the song to listen to.

It assures you that detours are never in vain, and that every experience will surely become a source of strength.

Opening DeclarationNovelbright

Novelbright – Opening Declaration [Official Music Video]

This song, which celebrates a forward-looking spirit and the importance of friendship, comes from Novelbright’s major-label debut album, “Kaimaku Sengen” (Opening Declaration).

While preserving the universal message of “making dreams come true,” it’s marked by a warm resolve to join hands with friends, share laughter, and move forward together.

Even when faced with setbacks and hardships, the story of supporting one another and overcoming obstacles is sure to resonate with many.

Released in April 2021, the track was chosen as the theme for a high school dance club support project on Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri,” fueling the passion of young people.

Its grand sound, backed by a full orchestra, is another highlight.

As a rousing cheer song for sports days—where friends encourage each other and take on heated competitions—it’s sure to become a memorable tune.

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

This heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru is filled with courage and hope for stepping into the future.

It carries a strong resolve to move forward while facing ahead, along with a message about valuing your true self, gently encouraging those heading into new environments.

It has been broadcast as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon since October 2023, and was released as a single in December 2023.

The transparent vocals and warm tones blend beautifully, resulting in a song that closely accompanies the listener’s heart.

It’s highly recommended for those feeling anxious about a new life or changing circumstances, and for anyone striving toward their dreams.

Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Created as the theme song for an animated film about a honeymoon, this piece carries a wonderful message that encourages a new step in life: two people who have begun their life together acknowledge each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and grow to love one another deeply as a family.

With this song, Aimyon gently captures the world of the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi.

Memories that begin on the platform, and the feeling of cherishing the small joys of everyday life, resonate in the heart along with warm melodies.

It’s a song we hope those starting a new chapter will listen to.

As a supportive anthem that gives you the courage to move forward, step by step, into the future, why not listen to it together with someone special?