Popular Entrance/School Admission Song Rankings [2026]

After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN92rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)” Short Ver.

For anyone feeling uneasy about adjusting to a new environment, I highly recommend this song.

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s “Sakura no Ato (all quartets lead to the?)” is a track that stays close to your anxieties while still giving you energy and strength.

Its driving pace lifts your spirits, and vocalist Kousuke Saito’s high-tone voice also helps you feel more positive.

It’s a number that makes you a little more excited about what lies beyond your current worries, filling you with a sense of anticipation.

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utatane

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50％Ofisharu Higedan Dism93rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – 50% [Official Video]

This is a song released for streaming in December 2024 by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band that has produced numerous hits and is loved by people of all ages.

Written specifically as the theme song for the live-action film Cells at Work!, it carries a gentle message: you don’t always have to keep running at full speed—sometimes it’s okay to ease up and take care of yourself as you move forward.

It’s perfect for the school admission season, when excitement about a new environment comes with the pressure of not being allowed to fail.

The lyrics, which remind you not to chase perfection and to walk at your own pace, combined with the warm piano sound, will soften a tightly wound heart.

It’s a cheer song we hope you’ll listen to if you’re feeling anxious but still ready to take that first step.

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā94rank/position

Sambomaster / We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible MUSIC VIDEO

Known as one of Sambomaster’s signature songs, this track carries a fiery message that pushes people forward as they face new challenges.

The powerful lyric “Don’t think you can’t do it!” resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2010, it was originally written for a Nissan commercial and has since been featured in TV dramas and corporate ads, earning widespread love.

It’s a must-listen for anyone feeling anxious about entering a new environment, such as starting high school.

This song will surely fill you with courage.

It’s a wonderful track that sweeps away the worries of those standing at the starting line of a new life and gently gives them a push.

100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu95rank/position

Kimini 100 Percent

It overflows with positive energy that makes you feel braver just by listening.

Sung by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, this song is a cheer anthem filled with honest gratitude and forward-looking resolve.

Released in January 2013 as her fourth single, it was chosen as the theme song for the anime Crayon Shin-chan.

The pop sound crafted by Yasutaka Nakata and the catchy, easy-to-remember melody will gently loosen your heart.

Anyone can feel anxious when diving into a new environment.

At such times, this happy number gives you a wholehearted push forward!

J.S.B.HAPPINESSSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu96rank/position

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / J.S.B. HAPPINESS Music Video

A song by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE that powerfully teaches us the value of failure.

Rather than living safely and getting predictable results, piling up failures, growing, and turning that into major success is bound to feel far more rewarding! Listening to this track fills you with a positive mindset that urges you to move forward without fearing frustration or sadness.

If you’re thinking, “I want to try many things, but fear is holding me back,” give this song a listen to fire yourself up.

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Sense of Wondersumika97rank/position

sumika / “Sense of Wonder” Special Movie

The song that drew attention after being featured in a Shinken Zemi commercial is Sense of Wonder.

It’s a motivational track by the rock band sumika.

The lyrics emphasize the importance of not giving up and believing in yourself.

Combined with its piano-based pop sound, it’s sure to lift your spirits.

Incidentally, the title Sense of Wonder is a psychological term that refers to the feeling of being moved when encountering something wondrous.

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Flying DeityAyase×R-shitei98rank/position

Ayase × R-Shitei “Hiten” Official Music Video

A digitally released track chosen as the opening theme for the newly remade TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

Created by YOASOBI’s composer Ayase and Creepy Nuts’ rapper R-Shitei, the call-and-response interplay builds a thrilling ensemble that really amps up the tension.

The lyrics, which tie into the anime’s story, evoke a universal theme: even amid uncertainty, you can only keep moving forward.

It’s a track that lingers in your ears with its striking contrast between aggressive rap and lyrical melody.