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! Top recommended cheer songs that connect to the future (141–150)
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone
It’s an uplifting support song filled with dreams and hope.
Released in January 2022, Mone Kamishiraishi’s clear, pure voice resonates deeply.
Created as the support song for the 100th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it was written and composed by Naotaro Moriyama.
The lyrics, which gently reassure those striving toward their dreams with the message “You are not alone,” are especially memorable, conveying a sense of hope for the future and bonds with friends.
It’s perfect for those stepping into a new environment or anyone wanting to cheer on new students, making it a great recommendation as background music for entrance ceremonies.
Nothing specialSakurazaka46
An approachable song by Sakurazaka46 that portrays the importance of always moving forward, even in ordinary everyday life.
Set to a calm and memorable melodic line, the BACKS members deliver emotive vocals.
It drew attention even before its release for featuring Yuzuki Nakajima in her first center role, and it has been confirmed for inclusion on the album “UDAGAWA GENERATION,” slated for release on February 19, 2025.
It is also scheduled to be performed at the “11th Single BACKS LIVE!!” on March 6 and 7, where Yuzuki Nakajima will serve as the lead.
This track is perfect for those who spend their days savoring small joys and a sense of progress.
With a warm, comforting sound that feels close to the heart, it gently wraps you in honest, down-to-earth feelings.
Bye-bye, thank you.BUMP OF CHICKEN
This song is there to embrace the mix of excitement and anxiety you feel before starting a new chapter.
Released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in March 2001, it’s also included on the album “present from you.” It portrays the feelings of a protagonist setting off to the city of their dreams, with lyrics that resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced moving.
Even while feeling lonely in a new environment, the determination to keep looking forward is sure to give you courage.
It’s a perfect song not only for those beginning a new life, but also for anyone feeling uneasy about changes in their circumstances.
Why not listen to this track and take your first step forward in your own way?
Passionate soulB‐DASH
It’s an incredibly catchy and humorous pep song sung by the rock band B-DASH! From start to finish, it delivers a straightforward, relentlessly positive message.
While the lyrics are infused with their signature humor, they also weave in gentle words that hit you right in the heart, warming you as you listen.
Sometimes, rather than being told to “just try your best” in a pretty, idealistic way, encouragement delivered with this kind of bright, lighthearted vibe can resonate more deeply.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who loves rock bands.
cherry blossomKALMA
With the arrival of spring, here’s to you setting out with a renewed heart.
Released on February 3, 2021, KALMA’s “Sakura” is a work that bottles that very thrill into music.
It begins with a quiet guitar tone, then gradually builds as a powerful rhythm joins in, gripping the listener and never letting go.
The song likens the many anxieties and loneliness that accompany milestones like graduation and entrance ceremonies—as well as the hope and resolve for a new future—to sakura, the emblem of spring, portraying them with rich expressiveness.
Each time you listen, you’ll feel a strength and positivity that helps you overcome any hardship.
It’s truly a cheer song fit for the opening of a new season.
Growing UpMachico
It’s a cheer song packed with bright, uplifting messages! The lyrics emphasize the importance of reflecting on yourself amid challenges and hardships, giving a powerful push to those starting a new chapter in life.
It reminds us that strength isn’t everything and highlights the value of having the courage to move forward.
Even if things are uncertain, there’s a radiant hope you can grasp with your own hands—this song overflows with that kind of positivity.
It was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3, released in April 2024.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling a bit anxious before diving into a new environment.
It’s sure to gently warm your heart!
guidanceNoGoD
This is a song that powerfully pushes people forward into a new chapter of life! Included on NoGoD’s February 2009 album “Gokusaishiki,” this track is characterized by the imposing sound only a visual-kei heavy metal band can deliver.
The Captain’s commanding vocals and the members’ top-tier musicianship resonate deeply.
It’s a track that gives courage and hope to anyone feeling anxious or hesitant about stepping into a new environment.
Not only for fans of heavy music, but also for those seeking a song to spur them on toward a fresh start—highly recommended.
It will surely give you the strength to believe in your own potential!