Japanese Music Entrance Song Rankings [2026]

MasterpieceSCANDAL15rank/position

SCANDAL “Masterpiece” / Masterpiece – Music Video

A SCANDAL track whose powerful rock sound resonates in the heart.

Featured as the ending theme for STV’s show “Netsuretsu! Hot Sand!” and in a commercial for Fashion World Nishimura, this song was released in March 2019 on their own private label, her.

With lyrics about the courage to take on challenges and the importance of self-expression, it’s sure to encourage anyone feeling anxious ahead of entrance ceremonies or a new chapter in life.

The blend of powerful vocals and energetic performance makes it a perfect anthem to give you the courage to dive into a new environment.

In this season when spring is in the air, it’s a song we especially recommend to those taking their first steps forward.

Let’s get started.Remioromen16rank/position

Remioromen - Now, Let's Begin [Music Video]

After a long recharge period, they’re finally back.

Released in February 2026 as Remioromen’s first new song in about 15 years, this track rings out with the joy of their restart and hope for the future.

It opens the best-of album “SINGLES BEST+,” released in March, and their renewed collaboration with Takeshi Kobayashi blends the band’s signature warmth with a sense of speed.

Ryota Fujimaki’s expansive vocals and the breezy, springlike melody line blow away anxieties about new beginnings and give you the courage to move forward.

In the season of school admissions, when anticipation and nerves mingle, it’s a reliable companion that gently gives you a push.

It’s a must-listen for everyone opening a new door.

voiceikimonogakari17rank/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 EraAdo18rank/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 APPLE19rank/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 hereSixTONES20rank/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.

Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE21rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

An anthem brimming with kindness and vitality has been born.

This song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is a warm work that gently nudges those taking a new step forward.

With a refreshing melody and a comfortable rhythm, it sings of self-affirmation and the courage to take on challenges.

While acknowledging the hardships and anxieties of life, it conveys—filled with deep affection—the importance of keeping your head up and continuing to move forward.

Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the TV drama “At Least on Sunday Nights,” it went on to win the Japan Record Award that same year.

It is a heartwarming track that stands by those starting a new chapter, those at a crossroads, and everyone who lives each day to the fullest.