Japanese Music Entrance Song Rankings [2026]

Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE43rank/position

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

An anthem brimming with kindness and the will to live has been born.

This song by Mrs.

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

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

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

Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the TV drama “Even If It’s Sunday Night…,” the song went on to win the Japan Record Award that same year.

It is a heartwarming track that stands beside first graders starting elementary school and everyone who gives their all to live each day.

Mela!Ryokushokushakai44rank/position

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Mela!' Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela!

Ryokuoushoku Shakai has delivered the perfect track for this season when excitement and anxiety mix in the spring air.

With its powerful guitar riffs and catchy melody, this song is an uplifting anthem that gives you the courage to dive into a new environment.

The lyrics, which sing of the desire to “become a hero,” carry a strong wish to be someone’s support.

Released digitally in April 2020 and later included on the album SINGALONG, the track was also featured in the commercial song for Dariya’s “Palty Coloring,” earning love from a wide audience.

It’s a must-listen for those starting a new chapter in life, or for anyone who wants to cheer on new students.

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu45rank/position

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

Spitz’s signature song “Sora mo Toberu Hazu,” released in 1994, was used as the theme song for the 1996 TV drama “Hakusen Nagashi.” Its catchy chorus melody and Masamune Kusano’s distinctive voice make it a song you won’t forget after a single listen.

Since its release, the track has been covered by numerous artists.

It’s a timeless classic enjoyed across generations, passed down from adults to children.

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Dear, boyHump Back46rank/position

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

This song by Hump Back, a three-piece girls band from Osaka, is a heartfelt message to everyone who keeps chasing their dreams.

Its passionate lyrics, urging the self who’s about to forget a once-held dream that it’s not over yet, strike a powerful chord with listeners.

Carried by a simple yet powerful rock sound, and highlighted by Momoko Hayashi’s straight, earnest vocals, this track was their major-label debut single released in June 2018, and it was also used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” It’s the perfect song to listen to when parting ways with friends after graduation or when you feel anxious about a new challenge.

It will steady a wavering heart and give you a firm push forward.

SUNHoshino Gen47rank/position

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

It’s a masterpiece with a bright, forward-looking melody and a refreshing rhythm that resonates pleasantly.

Released in May 2015 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kokoro ga Pokitto ne,” Gen Hoshino’s work is a warm track that incorporates elements of ’70s dance classics and disco.

The song also contains an homage to Michael Jackson, weaving a positive message into its joy-filled tone.

The music video, directed by Akira Sekine, features striking dance scenes choreographed by MIKIKO.

It’s the perfect encouragement song for anyone taking their first step in a new environment or hoping to start a new chapter with a bright outlook.

OtonokeCreepy Nuts48rank/position

Creepy Nuts – Otonoke [Official MV] [Dandadan Opening]

A track characterized by a distinctive sense of weightless groove and lyrics that overturn hip-hop conventions.

Released digitally in October 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Dandadan.” DJ Matsunaga’s delicate production and R-Shitei’s powerful rap fuse into a memorable, high-energy tune.

The lyrics, which depict music clinging to people like a haunting apparition dwelling in the heart, also carry philosophical elements that invite reflection on the relationship between self and others.

It’s a song to play when you need the courage to jump into a new environment or when you want to face yourself.

IdeaHoshino Gen49rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Idea (Official Video)

An uplifting cheer song filled with hope and the power to move forward has been born.

Written with Hoshino Gen’s vivid touch, it’s a track themed around “inventiveness” as a means to overcome adversity.

Riding on a light, breezy rhythm, it speaks to how even the walls we encounter in everyday life can open into new paths when we reassess them from a fresh perspective.

With a tone as bright and gentle as the morning sun, it’s sure to deliver warm courage to listeners’ hearts.

Released in August 2018, the song became widely beloved as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Half Blue.

It’s a piece I highly recommend as a guiding song for those starting a new chapter in life or taking their first step forward.