Popular Entrance/School Admission Song Rankings [2026]

dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE15rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Dance Hall” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band drawing attention from a wide range of listeners with a colorful catalog that reflects their diverse background.

Featured on their 4th mini album “Unity,” this track was selected as the theme song for the information program “Mezamashi 8,” making it a perfect fit for the refreshing mood of the morning.

Its message—reminding us that life holds not only bad times but good ones too—blows away gloomy, negative feelings.

With crystal-clear high tones that lift your spirits, it’s a modern pop tune through and through.

from hereSixTONES16rank/position

SixTONES – From Here [YouTube ver.]

SixTONES’ 10th single features a driving ensemble and catchy melody that make a strong impression.

Chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “However, There Is Passion,” its lyrics resonate with the show’s themes.

Centered on challenge and inner conflict, the song conveys a strong will to face dreams and reality, making it a track that can blow away anxieties about a new chapter in life.

Released in June 2023, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Blending hip-hop and breakbeats, this emotional pop tune is perfect for mornings, giving you a supportive push forward.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This is an inspiring, heartfelt anthem themed around staying true to yourself and love.

Unveiled in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” the track was released as the first installment of the band’s 10th-anniversary year.

Performed together with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, the live rendition showcases an energetic side that resonates deeply with young people.

With Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature catchy melodies and memorable pop-rock sound, the song brims with the anxieties, doubts, and hopes that define youth.

It’s a heartfelt recommendation for high school students about to take a new step toward higher education or a new chapter in life.

Happinessarashi18rank/position

ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

An energetic song that makes you want to break into a run as you bask in the morning light.

Set to refreshing guitar sounds, it paints an image of sprinting toward the future.

Born as a TV drama’s theme song, it’s a beloved anthem packed with positive messages.

Perfect for those taking on new challenges or seeking the courage to move forward.

It’s a track that lifts your spirits and helps you take that first step with a smile.

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Superfly『Beautiful』Music Video

An empowering cheer song from Superfly that tells you, “Have more confidence in your one-of-a-kind self and live boldly!” The powerful vocals, exhilarating sound, and lyrics packed with impactful words make you feel your self-esteem rising as you listen.

You might envy what you don’t have, but polishing what you do have will make your life feel more fulfilling.

Instead of comparing yourself to others, enjoy your new chapter just as you are!

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WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro20rank/position

Kobukuro – WINDING ROAD (Ayaka × Kobukuro)

Since its 2007 release, “WINDING ROAD” has cheered on countless new students, making it a perfect anthem for entrance ceremonies.

Co-written by singer-songwriter Ayaka and the musical duo Kobukuro, the song’s uplifting message and beautiful harmonies strongly support that first step into a new chapter.

For listeners embarking on a fresh start, the lyrics—teaching the importance of moving toward the future one step at a time—will surely resonate.

Especially in moments when anxiety and anticipation are intertwined, this song will give you the courage to carry on.

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GReeeeN – Cherry Blossom Color

I’m sure there are many people who enter high school without knowing anyone around them, feeling anxious because they don’t have any friends yet.

For those people, I highly recommend GReeeeN’s “Sakura color.” This song resonates with anyone who, in spring, faces a new beginning and finds themselves alone in an unfamiliar place, feeling isolated.

Some of you may miss your middle school friends and even wish you could go back.

But this track encourages you to look forward and try your best here and now—it will become a cheer song that supports your anxious heart.

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