Popular Entrance/School Admission Song Rankings [2026]

ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver76rank/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 DiscoPerfume77rank/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 skyamazarashi78rank/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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YOAKENiziU79rank/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.

Baton RoadKANA-BOON80rank/position

KANA-BOON “Baton Road” Music Video

It’s one of KANA-BOON’s popular songs and the opening theme for the anime BORUTO.

With lyrics that shine a bright light on the future and an upbeat rhythm that blows away anxiety and nerves, it’s a perfect recommended song for starting a new high school life.