Popular Entrance/School Admission Song Rankings [2026]

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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yuri

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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.

Shineieiri reo99rank/position

Leo Ieiri - "Shine" (Full Ver.)

A refreshing cheer song sung by Leo Ieiri that makes you realize how many people are there to support and encourage you.

It’s widely loved by fans who say it “resets my heart” and “helped me get back on my feet many times.” Starting high school is a time when you dive into a new environment and can easily feel lonely or isolated.

When anxiety threatens to overwhelm you, this song gently stays by your side, telling you, “You don’t have to feel alone! Believe in yourself and keep your head up!”

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Da-iCE / “Dandelion” Music Video

A song about the strength to survive adversity and the hope that carries us forward has arrived from Da-iCE.

Released as a digital single in April 2023, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji.” The lyrics and composition were handled by Da-iCE vocalist Sota Hanamura.

This powerful mid-tempo ballad leaves a strong impression of resolve to overcome any hardship, like a single flower blooming undaunted through cracks in the asphalt.

The members’ vocals resonate warmly at times and powerfully at others, and the song was included on the album “SCENE” in May.

It’s a track that delivers strength and courage to those feeling anxious before the start of the school season and to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.