Introducing the most popular songs from Hatsuboshi Academy in a ranking. Which tracks will make you want to listen right away?

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“Aurora” was released in March 2025 as a song performed by Liliya Katsuragi of Hatsuboshi Academy.

Written and composed by Ryosuke Shigenaga, the track pairs an up-tempo rock sound with a clear, airy vocal that really hits home.

The lyrics, which convey a strong resolve to “reach out and grasp the hope shining in the night sky,” are another highlight.

This song will give a push to anyone striving toward their dreams—be sure to add it to your playlist!

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Hatsuboshi Academy “White Line” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Hakusen)

If you’re looking for a rush that makes you want to burst into a sprint and a melody you just can’t get out of your head, we recommend this track written and composed by Nayutan Seijin! It’s a hugely popular number released in May 2024 as the solo song for Ririya Katsuragi from the game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” The lyrics, which shoot straight toward the sky even while carrying anxiety, and the catchy, bouncy beat are guaranteed to have you humming along after just one listen.

Another charm point is the production that lets you feel an idol’s real growth—such as including a deliberately unpolished vocal version in the game.

It also made waves when it was released as a single CD in August 2024.

I believe it’s a song that gives courage to everyone taking their first step toward their dreams.

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Hatsuboshi Academy “A Promise with the Sky” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – A Tiny Brave Promise)

A solo track by China Kuramoto from the mobile game “Gakuen Idolmaster” was released for streaming in October 2025.

The lyrics are by Shoko Omori, and the composition and arrangement are by Evan Call—known for his work on Violet Evergarden and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End—featuring an orchestral-style arrangement with strings and brass.

The lyrics depict a resolve toward dreams nurtured through school life, conveying the protagonist’s feelings as she grows as an idol.

It’s a supportive anthem that captures a fleeting moment of youth, especially for those about to take a step toward their dreams and goals.

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Hatsuboshi Academy “Self-Esteem Skyrocketing ↑↑ Shuki-Shuki Song” Official Music Video (Self-affirmation Explosion! Love-Love Song)

At First Star Academy, an idol training school where students gather to become top idols, one of its characters, Kotone Fujita—voiced by Hikaru Iida—performs this song, whose high-energy sound leaves a powerful impact.

The way she keeps saying “I love it” to cheer herself up when her self-esteem dips is incredibly cute! Even listeners who are feeling down will find themselves perking up along with her.

It’s an adorably uplifting anthem you’ll want to hear when you’re trying to learn to love yourself.

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Hatsuboshi Academy “Look at Me” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Face Me)

Sung by Mao Arimura from the game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” set in an idol training school, this track is an electronic pop number themed around self-discovery and hope.

Written, composed, and arranged by kamome sano, its synth-driven sound and solid, grounded beat create a powerful, forward-looking mood.

The lyrics’ message—reflecting on oneself while still moving ahead—will likely encourage anyone ready to take a new step.

Scheduled for release in November 2025, it is implemented in-game as Mao Arimura’s growth stage “STEP3.”

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Hatsuboshi Academy “Candid” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – SEKIRARA)

With its emotionally stirring, weighty strings and a determined vocal that resonates at the core, Minami Juousei—the student council president of First Star Academy, voiced by Mashiro Hinataka—takes center stage.

Released for streaming on February 10, 2026, this track was created as an insert song for the mobile game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” The lyrics are by Yuho Iwasato, while Keiichi Okabe of MONACA handled composition and arrangement, with the richness of live instruments amplifying the story’s dramatic flair.

The lyrics, which depict the resolve to bare one’s true self and become genuine, are sure to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

The music video, unveiled the day before the release, drew attention for its powerful message of forging a path even in the face of adversity.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to charge toward your goals.

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Hatsuboshi Gakuen “At the Thaw” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Yukidokeni)

A moving work in which the elegant melodies of Japanese tradition and contemporary musicality are beautifully harmonized.

Released by Hatsuboshi Academy in February 2025, this piece takes “snowmelt,” a symbol of spring’s arrival, and the Hinamatsuri festival as its motifs to portray the unfulfilled love between the Emperor doll and the Empress doll.

It expresses the frustration of hearts that remain distant despite their physical closeness with a refreshing melody.

Recommended for those who want to savor the feeling of first love while sensing the coming of spring.