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 connect to the future (31–40)
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
Released in May 1995, this debut single by Mayo Okamoto surpassed two million copies shipped.
Known as the theme song for the TBS drama “Second Chance,” it was also selected as the entrance march for the 68th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, making it a timeless anthem of encouragement.
Its uplifting message—that the tears you shed make you stronger and that tomorrow will surely come—comforts students battling pressure and gives them courage.
The bright, buoyant piano and powerful vocals help ease anxiety.
It’s a song to play when studying feels overwhelming and you’re about to lose heart—a track that fills you with hope for tomorrow.
THANXWANIMA
When it comes to a new life or a new school term, it’s only natural to feel uneasy and lonely about being separated from close friends.
For feelings like yours, I recommend WANIMA’s signature song “THANX,” which always gives you energy and power.
It’s an empowering track, but its straightforward lyrics might even bring you to tears.
Still, by the time it ends, you’ll surely be filled with strength, with the faces of your friends and those who’ve supported you coming to mind—and that will become your power!
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
For anyone feeling nervous or anxious about starting at a new company or school, I recommend “sailing day.” It was released in 2003 by the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN and chosen as the theme song for the film ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: The Dead End Adventure.
It’s a rock number with an exhilarating, high-speed sound that’s truly compelling.
Seeing them strum their guitars in a straightforward band setup is downright stirring.
This song embraces both the joys and hardships you experience in life.
It’s also recommended if you like straight-ahead guitar rock or anime songs.
If you need courage before a new chapter in life, give it a listen.
NEW WORLDSixTONES
Here’s a spring-like song from SixTONES, one of the last groups created by Johnny Kitagawa: “NEW WORLD.” While many recent Johnny’s tracks are influenced by Korean artists, this one is a sparkling, classic Johnny’s-style song that longtime fans will love! Above all, the choreography in the intro—where they extend their fingers one by one—is seriously cool.
The lyrics, which say, “With friends, we can move forward on any path.
Let’s head toward a new world,” make it perfect for spring, when new chapters begin.
It’s a highly recommended track even for those who don’t usually listen to Johnny’s music!
It’s okayMarushii
In March 2023, Marcy released an encouraging song whose warm message about facing forward and moving ahead resonates deeply.
Written specifically for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now,” the track features Marcy’s characteristically delicate word choice and a driving band sound.
Included on the album “Candle,” it gently supports those carrying setbacks and anxieties as they strive to overcome them.
It’s a song that stands by anyone feeling uneasy before a new beginning or trying their best in a new environment.
Boost your new life and new school term! Top recommended cheer songs that lead to the future (41–50)
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
This song, WANIMA’s “Yatte Miyou,” is well known for being used in the au Santaro series commercials.
Even the title already gives a strong push to those uneasy feelings, doesn’t it? (lol) This catchy tune is a cover and arrangement of the English folk song “The Picnic.” The lively melody combined with WANIMA’s signature style amps up the energy and makes you feel like, “Maybe I’ll give it a try?” It’s sure to lighten any anxiety you have about taking on something new.
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
It’s Noriyuki Makihara’s “Tooku Tooku” (“Far, Far Away”).
It feels like a song that cheers you on as you take off into a new life.
Even if you’re far apart, the friends who shared the same time with you and the places you knew won’t change.
If you ever feel like coming back, you can always return—remember the kindness of your hometown and your friends, and it’s a song that makes you feel like you can keep going.
I’d love for it to be passed down and sung as a friendship theme song.