Boost your new life and new school term! A top pick of encouragement songs that connect to the future

Brand New MeHeli

Heli 『Brand New Me』MV

Right before starting a new chapter in life, there are times when you feel restless and fidgety, and other times when you’re strangely calm, aren’t there? “Brand New Me,” a song that gently sketches thoughts of the future, is a warm, encouraging tune that perfectly matches those feelings.

The singer is Heli, who was 16 at the time of its 2020 release.

With lyrics she wrote herself, there are plenty of relatable lines that feel genuinely supportive.

The acoustic sound also carries a kindness that seems to say it’s okay to just be yourself.

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A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY

[MUSIC VIDEO] A Cheer Song Dedicated to You / HIPPY

An uplifting anthem that combines the warmth of gently encouraging those who face setbacks and hardships to believe in themselves and move forward, with the strength to give them the courage to rise again.

HIPPY’s soul-stirring vocals resonate deeply with listeners’ hearts.

Included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this song has been chosen by many professional baseball players as their walk-up music and ranked No.

1 in the 2020 Professional Baseball Players’ Walk-up Song Rankings.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you feel like you might stop chasing your dreams, when you feel anxious or alone, or when you want someone to give you a gentle push.

It will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.

Opening DeclarationNovelbright

Novelbright – Opening Declaration [Official Music Video]

An encouraging song that helps you take a step toward your dreams and hopes was born in April 2021 from the major 1st album “Kaimaku Sengen.” With a bright, powerful melody and a passionate spirit like the sun shining in the wide sky, this work is a fervent message song crafted by Novelbright.

In 2022, it was selected as the theme song for Nippon TV’s nationwide high school dance club support project, “Dance ONE Project ’22” on the program Sukkiri, powerfully backing the challenging spirit of young people.

It’s a song that gently pushes the backs of everyone uniting their hearts—whether for field day events, sports festivals, or cheer battles.

Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā

Sambomaster / Starting to Shine and Run - MUSIC VIDEO

This is a renowned song that powerfully portrays a protagonist brimming with passion, sprinting toward the future while staying true to themselves.

It resonates with the message that there’s no need to imitate anyone else; what matters is blooming with a flower that’s uniquely your own.

The track is filled with courage and determination, urging listeners to take a step toward hope by overcoming the sorrow and pain they carry.

Released as Sambomaster’s single in August 2018, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Friday drama “Cheer☆Dan.” As a song supporting the story of high school students striving for their dreams, it moved many viewers.

It’s a track that strongly pushes forward those devoted to lessons and practice, as well as those facing hardships, giving them the courage to take a step ahead.

Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Small Revolution” Music Video

This song powerfully sings of the small acts of courage hidden in everyday life and the desire for self-transformation.

Included on the album “Ongaku,” it was released in February 2024 as an insert song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: Zero no Kakumei.” With an emotional rock style characteristic of SUPER BEAVER, its melody and sound quietly yet fervently urge us to give voice to our inner feelings and reevaluate who we are.

It was also featured in TBS’s special music program “Ongaku no Hi 2024” for a mass sing-along project, where it was performed together with many viewers.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you feel life is hard or lonely, or when you want to take a step toward tomorrow.

DREAMERIkuta Rira

DREAMER

A gently embracing song that captures the feelings of young people chasing their dreams was released by Lila Ikuta in March 2025.

This work conveys a strong will to stay true to a passion for music while facing one’s inner self and overcoming anxieties and conflicts about the future.

The lyrics, filled with Ikuta’s authentic feelings, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in three formats as a track on the single CD Hyakka Ryoran, it gained attention as an insert song in the drama Paripi Komei.

It’s a perfect cheer song for friends striving toward their dreams on culture festival and school festival stages, and a reliable companion when you want to rally yourself.

SignalWANIMA

WANIMA “Signal” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A single song packed with a passionate message for the school festival that colors a page of youth.

It’s a cheering anthem by WANIMA that brilliantly depicts the drive to move toward the future and the real, everyday struggles we face.

While carrying anxieties about an unseen future, it expresses, through powerful rock sounds, the feelings of young people determined to walk their own path.

Featured on the album “Everybody!!,” the track was also used in a Lotte Ice “Sou” commercial, generating a huge response.

In a special NHK program, the band performed with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, and the moving stage left a lasting impression on many viewers.

With a sound that unites the entire venue, it’s perfect for club presentations and as a theme song for school festivals.