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 lead to the future (161–170)
DREAMERyamazaru
An energetic and catchy track that fuses EDM sounds with a hip-hop beat.
Yamazaru’s powerful vocals and rap bring courage and hope to listeners.
The lyrics convey the importance of chasing your dreams and the strength to overcome setbacks, making it a perfect push for anyone starting a new chapter.
Released in October 2016, the song also drew attention for its music video featuring former House of Representatives member Taizo Sugimura as a passionate teacher.
It’s an ideal anthem for newcomers—whether students or fresh graduates—about to dive into a new environment.
Give it a listen and enjoy your new life at your own pace!
Moving (house move/relocation)Asakawa Maki
The perfect song for anyone getting ready to move before starting a new chapter in life! Maki Asakawa’s distinctive voice beautifully captures the mix of anticipation and anxiety about a new environment, along with the attachment to where you are now.
Featured on the album “Uramado,” this track was released in November 1973.
Its vivid depiction of a room lit by the setting sun is striking, and listening to it makes you feel as if you’re packing up to move yourself.
It’s recommended not only for those taking a step toward a new life, but also for anyone sensing a turning point.
Give it a listen, and you’ll surely find the courage to embrace your new beginning!
Ancient storyKumakawa Miyu
This heartwarming song by Miyu Kumagawa cheers on the start of a new chapter in life.
The youthful, refreshingly clear vocals and the sprightly acoustic guitar tones leave a strong impression.
Blending stories of the past with hopes for the future, the lyrics gently nudge those taking on new challenges.
Released in March 2020, the track is included on the album “Phantasm.” It’s a perfect song for anyone feeling uneasy in a new environment or wanting to believe in their own potential.
Give it a listen before heading out in the morning, and it’s sure to lift your spirits!
Melt into the morning mistkami wa saikoro o furanai × asmi
This collaborative track expresses a bittersweet yet warm emotion through music.
Depicting the intertwining of hearts woven by God Doesn’t Roll Dice and asmi, the song was released in December 2022.
The lyrics, which poignantly yet powerfully sing of a fading everyday life and a first step toward a new stage, leave a strong impression.
Hearing asmi’s distinctive voice will help anyone paused at the crossroads of loss and new encounters face forward again.
It’s a perfect song for those starting a new chapter in life—be sure to give it a listen!
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.
Azure Swimnishina
Singer-songwriter Nishina, who drew attention in 2020 by releasing new songs for six consecutive months.
Her 2022 release Seiran Yuei features lyrics that say you only need to focus on moving forward with all your might, offering encouragement to those struggling at a new school or workplace.
She also appeared on THE FIRST TAKE, a YouTube channel known for one-take performances, with this song—be sure to check out her stunning vocal performance if you’re interested!
Spring Dayaimyon
Created as the theme song for an animated film about a honeymoon, this piece delicately portrays a loving married couple.
The story of two people starting a new life together—recognizing each other’s strengths and weaknesses and deepening their love as a family—delivers a wonderful message that encourages a fresh step forward in life.
With this song released in April 2019, Aimyon gently captures the world of the anime film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi.
Memories beginning on a train platform and the feeling of cherishing small everyday joys resonate warmly alongside the gentle melody.
It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone embarking on a new chapter of life.
Even while holding anxieties about the future, it gives you the courage to move forward one step at a time—why not listen to it together with someone special as an uplifting anthem?