Japanese Music Entrance Song Rankings [2026]

voiceikimonogakari15rank/position

Ikimono-gakari - Koe

Ikimono-gakari, who have kicked off activities under their new lineup and are drawing attention through each member’s individual endeavors, wrote a new song as the anthem for the collaboration project “#CheeringIsASportThatDeliversFeelings” with the student sports support community service ANYTEAM.

The track was produced to coincide with 2023, when vocal cheering—restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic—was finally permitted again.

The lyrics capture both the feelings of those who cheer and the emotions of those being cheered on, making it a perfect fit for a student festival where youths are giving it their all.

With a refreshing melody and beat infused with a message that encourages proactive positivity, it’s a poppy, high-energy tune that adds color to the event.

New EraAdo16rank/position

[Ado] New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

Created as the theme song for the film ONE PIECE FILM RED, this track fuses Ado’s powerful vocals with Yasutaka Nakata’s sophisticated production.

The technopop tune, infused with 80s-style synth sounds, brims with energy as if heralding the dawn of a new era.

Its lyrics, packed with messages of hope for the future and transformation, resonate strongly with listeners.

Released as a digital-only single in June 2022, it garnered high acclaim on various music charts.

It’s a perfect song for those seeking the courage to dive into a new environment or wanting to believe in their own potential.

dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE17rank/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 hereSixTONES18rank/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.

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi19rank/position

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

This is one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, notable for its smooth piano tone and powerful vocals.

Released in April 2005 as their fifth single, it also led to their first appearance at the 56th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

Many listeners will recognize it as the Japanese end theme for the film “Onward” and from numerous commercials.

Its uplifting message—breaking down what you’ve built to leap into a new world—resonates deeply.

Perfect for the moment you take a new step forward!

to clear up (weather)Yorushika20rank/position

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This track is striking for its refreshing vocals and melodies that feel like they set the heart free.

Through depictions of nature, it expresses emotional highs and lows, layering life’s hopes onto the shift from rain to clear skies.

Yorushika’s characteristically delicate poetic world blends with a translucent sound crafted by synthesizers and guitar.

Released as a digital single in January 2024, it was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and also featured in Suntory’s SUI gin web commercial.

This work is a powerful cheering song that gently, warmly nudges you forward as you take a new step.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to look ahead.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE21rank/position

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.