Boost your new life and new school term! A top pick of encouragement songs that connect to the future
Right before a new chapter begins, your heart races with excitement, doesn’t it?
After experiencing new encounters, farewells, and changes in your surroundings, you may feel some anxiety, yet your imagination is surely swelling with thoughts of what kind of future awaits.
In this article, we’ve picked out plenty of uplifting songs we’d love those starting a new life to listen to—tunes that warm the heart and cheer you on!
Along with classic anthems, we’ve also included songs that focus specifically on new beginnings, so choose the one that fits you best.
Listen to some wonderful motivational tracks and enjoy your new life at your own pace!
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Cheer on your new life and new school term! Top recommended support songs that lead to the future (81–90)
GO!!!Hitsuji Bungaku
A powerful cheer song by Hitsujibungaku has arrived for everyone taking a new step forward! Included on the album “12 hugs (like butterflies),” this track beautifully captures the intertwining feelings of anxiety and hope.
You can feel a strong will to carve out one’s own destiny, even while carrying regrets about the past and worries about the future.
Released in December 2023, the song has been performed on various music programs, winning the hearts of many.
It’s a must-listen for those anxious about a new chapter, standing at a crossroads in life, or wanting to believe in their own potential.
It will surely give you a gentle push forward!
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
A quintessential J-pop song marked by a breezy pop tune and poignant melodies, it gently encourages those stepping into a new life with the arrival of spring.
It conveys feelings toward “you,” who are devoted to baseball, by entrusting them to the arc of a white ball, tenderly embracing cherished memories and farewells.
Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice soothes the anxieties deep within the heart.
Released in March 1997 as her debut single, it reached No.
8 on the Oricon charts and was also featured in an NTT commercial.
A decade later, a version with new lyrics was released, evolving into a deeper, more nuanced work.
It’s a song we highly recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life or preparing to take a new step forward.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
It’s a cheer song that instantly fills you with energy.
Released by Elephant Kashimashi in November 2007, the track was written and composed by Hiroji Miyamoto.
With lyrics infused with hope and a forward-looking spirit and a powerful melody, it gently nudges those stepping into a new environment.
Chosen as the commercial song for House Foods’ “Ukon no Chikara,” it has been loved by a wide audience.
It’s a perfect pick not only for those starting a new chapter in spring but for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Give it a listen—you’re sure to feel encouraged.
I can only face forwardAKB48
An exhilarating, band-driven cheer song by AKB48! Starting a new life by diving into a brand-new environment from the one you’re used to can be full of uncertainties.
Some people may even feel a lingering attachment to their old surroundings and a sense of loneliness.
In times like that, listening to this song will surely make you think, “I’m going to give it my all in this new chapter!” Its positive message—don’t look back, keep facing forward—will resonate with everyone.
HALOBLUE ENCOUNT
Here’s an energetic track by BLUE ENCOUNT, the emotional rock band from Kumamoto—known as “Buru-en”—titled HALO.
True to the term “emotional rock,” this song’s sharpness, speed, and power—above all, that intro that makes you think, “I want to keep listening!”—are exceptional.
First, just give it a listen; you’ll definitely want to play it again! With lyrics about saying goodbye to your old self and meeting your new self, it’s perfect for students starting a new term.
Make your own “spring debut” like this song and amaze everyone around you.
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
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.
Support your new life and new school term! Top recommended cheer songs that lead to the future (91–100)
superstarKetsumeishi
This song celebrates recognizing the potential and talent hidden within yourself and letting them shine.
Its empowering message—that everyone has a unique brilliance—blends beautifully with its pop sound.
Ketsumeishi’s positive lyrics and catchy melody carry a warmth that gently encourages listeners.
Released in November 2020, it was chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan.
The music video, filmed in India, also captures the song’s bright, forward-looking spirit.
It’s a perfect fit as a cheer song for school events like sports festivals, and as a track that gives a supportive push to anyone seeking to embrace their true self.