Popular Entrance/School Admission Song Rankings [2026]

Critical HitRADWIMPS71rank/position

RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]

This song accompanies the pivotal moments of life.

Included on RADWIMPS’s album “X to O to Tsumi to,” released in December 2013, it gives you the courage to take a step forward after days of compromise.

With a striking guitar riff and drums, the track portrays the protagonist’s struggle between stability and challenge.

The music video, filmed at Ageo Municipal Baseball Stadium in Saitama Prefecture with 1,500 extras, uses a baseball game as a metaphor to depict a dramatic life comeback.

For those torn between ideals and reality, or feeling anxious about entering a new environment before a school entrance ceremony, this one song is sure to give you courage.

Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio72rank/position

Tamio Okuda “Easy★Rider” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a song with a laid-back vibe that lets you drift through the days of youth.

Rather than racing into a new chapter or offering strong encouragement, its message gently nudges you to relax and go at your own pace.

A pop tune marked by a distinctive, floating ensemble and a catchy melody.

ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver73rank/position

hide with Spread Beaver – ROCKET DIVE

A signature track by hide with Spread Beaver that grabs listeners’ hearts with its exhilarating sound and catchy melody.

Packed with hide’s distinctive voice and unique worldview, the song was released in January 1998 and became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

Its lyrics encourage breaking free from everyday monotony and finding the courage to embark on new adventures, powerfully supporting those stepping into a new stage of life, such as advancing to the next level of education or starting a job.

Infused with hide’s spirit, this energetic piece sweeps away pre-departure anxieties and gives you the courage to face forward.

One-room DiscoPerfume74rank/position

[Official Music Video] Perfume “One-Room Disco”

Perfume’s ninth single is a song that overlays the hopes and anxieties of a new life with the season of spring.

Crafted by Yasutaka Nakata, its distinctive electro sound intertwined with the members’ captivating vocals creates an uplifting atmosphere that feels like a gentle push for anyone stepping into a new environment.

Released in March 2009, the track reached No.

1 on both the Oricon daily and weekly singles charts.

It was also performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, becoming a major hit.

It’s a recommended song for those feeling uneasy before a fresh start or seeking the courage to take a new step forward.

If I sing to the skyamazarashi75rank/position

amazarashi “Sing to the Sky” Music Video | My Hero Academia opening theme

A song by the rock band amazarashi whose powerful vocals and straightforward lyrics pierce the heart.

It was produced as the opening theme for Season 2 of the hugely popular anime My Hero Academia.

The lyrics, filled with striking words, carry the message that if you keep facing painful and difficult experiences without running away, one day the path before you will suddenly open up.

No one can predict what will happen in the high school life that’s about to begin.

Even when obstacles stand in your way, if you believe you should push forward, mustering your courage and taking action is the way to go!

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YOAKENiziU76rank/position

NiziU(니쥬) 「YOAKE」 M/V

This is an ambitious song by NiziU that sings of the courage and hope to open a new door with a dazzling dawn.

Its powerful vocals and emotional melody brilliantly capture the tension and anticipation of taking a step into the unknown.

As the lead track of the album “AWAKE,” it began streaming in January 2025, and its expressive music video has also become a hot topic.

The release holds special significance in celebrating the group’s 5th anniversary, and a student support live performance at Universal Studios Japan is scheduled for March 2025.

It’s a song that gently yet powerfully pushes the backs of middle school students who, while feeling uneasy about changing environments, are ready to take a new step forward.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA77rank/position

Yattemiyou

“I’ll give you the courage to move forward!” This warm message resonates in this uplifting anthem.

Set to a bright and refreshing melody, it carries a positive spirit that says we can overcome difficulties together.

WANIMA’s powerful performance and the lyrics that gently nudge you to face forward are truly compelling.

Airing from January 2017 in au’s Santarō series commercials and included on the album “Everybody!!,” this song is a fantastic choice for school events—band performances at culture festivals or live shows, choir, sports days—any moment where you take on a challenge with friends and unite as one.

Sing it together and get fired up—it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!