Japanese Music Entrance Song Rankings [2026]

THANXWANIMA71rank/position

WANIMA- THANX(OFFICIAL VIDEO)

With its fiery sound and powerful message, this is a pep song that stands close to the listener’s heart.

It’s a heartwarming piece filled with gratitude and a desire to cheer on that first step toward a hope-filled future.

The track gently embraces the feelings you have at life’s crossroads—partings with loved ones and new departures.

Released in November 2015 on WANIMA’s album “Are You Coming?”, it became the band’s first nationwide distribution release.

The music video, shot in an outdoor live-performance style, also gained popularity and is beloved by many fans.

It’s a song especially for those who don’t feel okay as they face a new life or changes in their environment.

WANIMA’s energetic sound will surely give you the push you need.

Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki72rank/position

Masaki Suda “Long Hope Philia”

This is a powerful, heartfelt song by Masaki Suda that passionately sings of challenge, growth, and hope.

No matter how hard things get, it delivers an artistic message that resonates—urging you to believe in yourself, keep moving forward, and cherish the bonds of friendship.

Released in August 2018, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “My Hero Academia: Two Heroes,” with lyrics and composition by Hiromu Akita of amazarashi.

It reached No.

11 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear as you step into a new phase of life—like starting school or moving up to the next level.

Even if you feel the sadness of parting with friends or anxiety about a new environment, listening to this track will give you the courage to face forward.

Critical HitRADWIMPS73rank/position

RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]

This song accompanies the pivotal moments of life.

Included on RADWIMPS’s album “X to O to Tsumi to,” released in December 2013, it gives you the courage to take a step forward after days of compromise.

With a striking guitar riff and drums, the track portrays the protagonist’s struggle between stability and challenge.

The music video, filmed at Ageo Municipal Baseball Stadium in Saitama Prefecture with 1,500 extras, uses a baseball game as a metaphor to depict a dramatic life comeback.

For those torn between ideals and reality, or feeling anxious about entering a new environment before a school entrance ceremony, this one song is sure to give you courage.

Outside the dreamHoshino Gen74rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Into the Outside of the Dream (Official Video)

A song about the feelings of longing for someone you love who isn’t right in front of you.

The lyrics make you feel like you’re leaping into a new world, and they make you want to head outside.

I think it’s a wonderful track that can give hope to new students entering an environment different from anything they’ve known.

Since it’s a danceable tune, it seems like it would instantly lift your spirits.

futureKobukuro75rank/position

Kobukuro “Mirai” film “orange” version

A love song by Kobukuro, whose gentle vocals and expansive acoustic sound resonate warmly in the heart.

It’s a highly polished piece with an official, ceremonial air that makes it perfect for entrance ceremonies, and its beautiful arrangement brings the mood to a stirring climax.

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.

Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio77rank/position

Tamio Okuda “Easy★Rider” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a song with a laid-back vibe that lets you drift through the days of youth.

Rather than racing into a new chapter or offering strong encouragement, its message gently nudges you to relax and go at your own pace.

A pop tune marked by a distinctive, floating ensemble and a catchy melody.