Popular Entrance/School Admission Song Rankings [2026]

The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster29rank/position

The world is smiling at you.

With exhilarating beats and liberating harmonies, this song will vividly color the start of your new season! Performed by the powerhouse vocal group Little Glee Monster, it was released as a single in August 2018 and became widely known as a Coca-Cola image song.

At the 2018 year-end Kouhaku Uta Gassen, they delivered a breathtaking performance, leading a grand chorus with about 200 students.

Even a heart tightened by nerves is sure to loosen naturally when you hear their voices.

Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS30rank/position

RADWIMPS – Banzai Thousand Chants [Official Live Video from “ANTI ANTI GENERATION TOUR 2019”]

RADWIMPS delivered a cheer song created together with 18-year-olds.

Filled with both anxiety and hope for an unseen future, this piece—woven with Yojiro Noda’s resonant words and melodies—gently gives a push to those about to take a new step forward.

It was first performed on a special NHK program in October 2018 and later included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION released that December.

The stage, shared with 1,000 18-year-olds gathered from across the country, became a moving moment born from the real voices of youth.

It’s a song we hope not only students striving toward their dreams, but everyone starting a new chapter will listen to.

It will fill you with the courage to face forward and begin walking.

Go your wayRyokushokushakai31rank/position

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Michi o Yuke' Official Video - Theme Song for 'First Penguin!'

Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a four-member rock band rapidly rising in popularity with their impactful name and pop sound.

The song, written as the theme for Nippon TV’s Wednesday drama “First Penguin!”, is a cheer anthem that gives you the courage to take on new challenges.

The message of self-transformation woven into the lyrics is sure to give a push to anyone trying to dive into a new environment despite their anxieties.

Released in November 2022, the track also features experimental touches, such as using pencils and can lids in the piano recording.

It’s a pop tune that will surely boost team spirit when listened to with classmates or club mates.

The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari32rank/position

Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)'

Ikimonogakari’s “Kaze ga Fuiteiru” is a positive number that expresses the resolve of “I’m going to live my life here” in a new place.

Its gentle lyrics, which seem to embrace the anxieties of whether you’ll get along with others and have fun, help foster a forward-looking mindset.

It’s a wonderful song that gives you the courage to take a new step.

Starting Oversumika33rank/position

sumika / Starting Over [Music Video] - TV Anime “MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky” Opening Theme

Sumika is a rock band that’s especially popular among younger listeners, known for songs packed with ear-catching lyrics and melodies.

Their single, chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky,” is a track whose rush and energy—kicking off right from the chorus—lift your spirits.

Released in June 2023, the song carries an uplifting message themed around new beginnings.

Its lyrics, calling out to those chasing their dreams, have the power to give a push during the school enrollment season.

It’s a powerful rock tune that adds vibrant color to the heated months.

It’s okayMarushii34rank/position

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

A song by Marcy that resonates with many as an anthem giving you the courage to face forward.

Its refreshing melody and warm vocals are filled with a gentle push, as if someone is supporting you from behind.

Even when you feel like breaking, it conveys the importance of moving forward step by step while cherishing who you are, resulting in a track that stays close to the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2023, this piece was written for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now.” The refreshing song was also used in a TV commercial and is included on the album Candle.

It’s the perfect cheer song for spring, when new lives begin and people face anxieties about new environments.

SunMy Hair is Bad35rank/position

My Hair is Bad – Sun

It’s a heartwarming cheer song that gives you the courage to face the brilliance of youth.

The lyrics paint springlike scenes, beautifully capturing the hopes and anxieties of those taking a new step forward.

With My Hair is Bad’s characteristically powerful rock sound and warm vocals, it gently gives listeners a supportive push.

Released in March 2024, the song was written as the official MBS theme for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament (Senbatsu).

It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone starting a new chapter or about to take an important step.

Brimming with hope, it conjures up the sound of brass bands echoing across the field and the sight of young people giving their all.