Popular Entrance/School Admission Song Rankings [2026]

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ONE OK ROCK – We are -Japanese Ver.- [Official Music Video]

Even those who aren’t fond of English lyrics and don’t often listen to Western music still often listen to ONE OK ROCK.

This song, “We are,” also mixes English and Japanese lyrics.

It was created for NHK’s “18-sai-sai” (the 18 Festival), a program made together with 18-year-olds and their generation, and “We are” is the song ONE OK ROCK wrote for them.

The English parts of the lyrics feel like they stand by your anxieties and help ease them.

Try listening while reading the Japanese translation.

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Aqua Timez “Niji” Music Video (Theme song for the drama Gokusen Season 3)

This gem from Aqua Timez, a band that colored the Heisei era, is a song that gently pushes forward those embarking on a new chapter.

Chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s drama Gokusen Season 3, it was released in May 2008.

Brimming with the hopeful message that any hardship can be overcome, it resonates with people stepping into new stages of life, such as advancing to higher education or starting a job.

The lyrics, which compare the happiness that awaits beyond adversity to a rainbow, strike a deep chord with listeners.

It’s a heartwarming ballad that teaches the importance of keeping your head up and continuing to move forward.

far; distant; by farGReeeeN66rank/position

GReeeeN – Haruka

It’s a classic song depicting the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air.

Released in May 2009, it was used as the theme song for the film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” The track is included on GReeeeN’s third album, “Shio, Kosho,” as well as their best-of album, “Imamade no A-men, B-men desu to!?” This song expresses gratitude toward family and friends and a resolve to set off into a new world.

Through imagery of spring breezes and cherry blossoms, it conveys the anticipation and anxiety of starting a new life, along with the sorrow of parting from loved ones.

It’s a perfect song for those entering a new chapter—graduation, matriculation, or starting a career.

Listening to it in spring makes it resonate even more deeply.

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Gen Hoshino – Comedy (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino brings music that gently supports those on the verge of a new beginning.

Released in April 2022 as the ending theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY, this song warmly portrays the meaning of family and the preciousness of everyday life.

Feelings of loneliness and the hopeful search for a new place to belong are expressed through tender vocals and a groovy sound.

Hoshino also included the song on his album Orange, conveying the importance of embracing any hardship with a positive mindset through his unique style infused with funk and soul.

When you find yourself trying too hard alone, or feeling anxious about a new environment before a school entrance ceremony, give this song a listen.

Its gentle warmth is sure to reach your heart.

Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu68rank/position

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

This is a song by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi whose gentle lyrics give you courage, telling you that even unpleasant things that happen in everyday life might not seem like a big deal if you change your perspective! It’s a waste to let yourself be tied down by that hazy, frustrating feeling and be unable to move forward.

If you shift your mindset like in the lyrics of “Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru” (“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day”), you might be able to say goodbye to the version of yourself who used to fret over little things! Why not take the start of high school as an opportunity to sweep away your old negative mindset?

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Try EverythingDream Ami69rank/position

Dream Ami / Try Everything (Dream Ami version)

“Even if you fail, keep trying again and again!” It’s a cheer song with a message that really resonates.

Released by Dream Ami in April 2016, this track was chosen as the Japanese theme song for Disney’s film Zootopia, so many of you may have heard it in theaters or on TV.

The lyrics mirror the heroine’s pursuit of her dreams, and the upbeat, positive arrangement is fantastic.

As you start a new chapter this spring, why not draw some power from this song?

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE「ANTENNA」Official Music Video

This song, with its striking contrast between synth sounds and guitar, is packed with the charms of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Included on their 5th album, “ANTENNA,” it was also used as Fuji TV’s support song for Japan’s national volleyball team, resonating with many listeners.

Released in July 2023, the track deftly captures emotions that mix anticipation and anxiety about the future.

Its memorable melody and powerful message are sure to give you the courage to dive into a new environment.

As you prepare for school enrollment or the start of a new chapter, why not listen to it as a song that gives you a gentle push forward?