Japanese Music Entrance Song Rankings [2026]

After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN85rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)” Short Ver.

For anyone feeling uneasy about adjusting to a new environment, I highly recommend this song.

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s “Sakura no Ato (all quartets lead to the?)” is a track that stays close to your anxieties while still giving you energy and strength.

Its driving pace lifts your spirits, and vocalist Kousuke Saito’s high-tone voice also helps you feel more positive.

It’s a number that makes you a little more excited about what lies beyond your current worries, filling you with a sense of anticipation.

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utatane

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CHANCE!UVERworld86rank/position

UVERworld　『CHANCE!』

Known for their passionate, straightforward message and often called a “band that makes men cry,” UVERworld is a six-member rock band that excites audiences with a contemporary mixture sound.

Their second single, “CHANCE!,” used as the opening theme for the PlayStation Portable game BLEACH: Heat the Soul 2, is one of UVERworld’s signature songs and a staple at their live shows.

Its message, which gives a push to those trying to start something new, is sure to give courage at the beginning of university life.

With its colorful guitar rock sound that raises the energy, it’s a refreshing, high-spirited anthem.

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Hoshino Takashi

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50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism87rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – 50% [Official Video]

In a competitive society where we’re expected to keep running endlessly, Official HIGE DANDism’s new song delivers a message about cherishing yourself.

Set to a grand sound that incorporates gospel elements, it questions a modern world that constantly demands perfection.

It emphasizes honoring your own pace and saving your full strength for the moments that truly matter—an idea whose gentle resonance has struck a chord with many listeners.

Created in December 2024 as the theme song for the film Cells at Work!, the piece conveys the importance of caring for ourselves, just as the body’s cells maintain the whole while acting independently.

It’s a song we hope college students starting a new chapter and anyone embarking on fresh challenges will listen to.

Offering hints for loosening your shoulders and moving forward in your own way, it’s a heartwarming anthem of encouragement.

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā88rank/position

Sambomaster / We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible MUSIC VIDEO

Known as one of Sambomaster’s signature songs, this track carries a fiery message that pushes people forward as they face new challenges.

The powerful lyric “Don’t think you can’t do it!” resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2010, it was originally written for a Nissan commercial and has since been featured in TV dramas and corporate ads, earning widespread love.

It’s a must-listen for anyone feeling anxious about entering a new environment, such as starting high school.

This song will surely fill you with courage.

It’s a wonderful track that sweeps away the worries of those standing at the starting line of a new life and gently gives them a push.

J.S.B.HAPPINESSSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu89rank/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 Wondersumika90rank/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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yamamoto

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Shineieiri reo91rank/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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yuri

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