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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Boost your new life and new school term! Must-hear cheer songs that connect to the future (101–110)
Beautiful DaysHirai Dai
A gentle, soul-stirring voice and warm tones weave together into a perfect send-off song for the season of new beginnings.
It’s a track by Dai Hirai, released in March 2025.
This piece tenderly yet powerfully supports those facing meetings and farewells, and those taking their first steps forward.
The acoustic sound and calm melodic lines are truly wonderful.
It quietly stays by the side of anyone leaping into a new environment or parting from someone dear.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
This song leaves a strong impression with a powerful message that feels like a snapshot from the pages of youth.
It embodies the courage to move toward the future and the resolve to cherish memories with friends, all delivered through ONE OK ROCK’s signature emotional vocals that resonate deeply.
Featured on the album Zankyo Reference, the track was released in October 2011 and skillfully fuses elements of metalcore and post-hardcore.
It was also chosen as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Top of the Earth: Futa Kuriki’s New Challenge,” captivating the hearts of many.
It’s a perfect choice for those who want to sing at cultural festivals, school festivals, or choir competitions.
Raise your voices together, and it will surely become an unforgettable memory.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
This song, which delivers a message filled with hope and courage, is GReeeeN’s major-label debut, released in January 2007.
It’s an encouragement anthem that stands beside those facing life’s hardships.
The simple yet powerful melody blends perfectly with the relatable lyrics, giving listeners the courage to take a step toward the future.
When you need the bravery to take a step toward tomorrow, listening to this song will surely give you the strength to face forward.
Flash!!!King Gnu
This is the quintessential King Gnu—a track packed tightly with everything that makes them great: “Flash!!!”.
Since the smash hit of “Hakujitsu,” their popularity has exploded and shows no signs of slowing down.
This song was released digitally in 2018.
It’s a hard-hitting, high-velocity number that makes your body move before you know it, and it’s well known as an NTT Docomo commercial song.
When you feel like you’re about to be crushed by nerves or indecision, crank this track to jack up your energy and power through!
IdeaHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s beloved song gently cheers on the beginning of a new life, giving you the courage to see moving to a new place in a positive light.
Centered on the theme of ideas that break through difficulties, it brims with hope that any situation can be overcome with the right mindset.
Released in August 2018, it brightened many people’s mornings as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Half, Blue.” When you feel anxious about a new chapter in life or worn out from packing for a move, listening to this song will lift your spirits.
Its warm melody and encouraging message will beautifully illuminate your new beginning.
Cheer on your new life and new school term! Top recommended support songs that lead to the future (111–120)
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
This is one of Masaki Suda’s signature songs, powerfully expressing the courage and determination to take a new step forward.
Its driving guitar rock sound and passionate, straight-to-the-heart vocals give listeners a push on the back.
Just as the lyrics say, it’s a cheer song that affirms moving forward even if you’re not perfect.
Released in June 2017, the song became widely known as the tie-in track for au’s commercial supporting Japan’s national soccer team, “au BLUE CHALLENGE.” It had been used in the commercial since November 2016, and it also drew attention at the time because the singer’s name wasn’t initially revealed.
It’s a song I want people heading into a new phase of life—like moving, starting school, or beginning a job—to hear.
Even while carrying anxiety or loneliness, it will give you the courage to move forward toward an unknown horizon.
New WorldBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a song that celebrates a hopeful new beginning.
Released in 2018, it was written as the theme song for an animated short commemorating Lotte’s 70th anniversary.
Characterized by BUMP OF CHICKEN’s delicate lyrics and powerful melody, it conveys the courage and determination to take a step into a new world.
Also included on the album “aurora arc,” this track gently supports those starting school or a new chapter in life.
It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone feeling anxious about a new environment or holding hopes for the future.