Japanese Music Entrance Song Rankings [2026]

We’re showcasing the top 100 monthly J-Pop “school entrance” songs, ranked in order of most views.

This lineup is packed with classics that bring back the excitement and butterflies of starting a new life as a freshman—give them a listen!

The playlist is updated weekly, too!

Playlist

Japanese Music Entrance Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		An Arashi cheer song, courage for a new life
2	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		An uplifting, heart-touching, and empowering song.
3	migratory bird[Alexandros]		An anthem from an unconventional band—music that gives you a push
4	rainbow-coloredayaka		A message of hope from Ayaka’s cheer song
5	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		An inspiring song that expresses both excitement and anxiety about starting a new chapter in life.
6	Shineyuzu		A message song that believes in possibilities and moves forward
7	Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai became famous for the song “Hajimari no Uta.”
8	possibilitySambomasutā		Possibilities expand with effort and vanish with giving up
9	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		An inspiring anthem of encouragement set in an RPG world
10	GOBUMP OF CHICKEN		A supportive song that gently embraces life's hardships
11	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		An uplifting song that supports a new chapter in life
12	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		An entrance ceremony song about Noriyuki Makihara’s feelings for a distant friend
13	Before the departureWANIMA		WANIMA's cheer song: a new-life support track
14	MasterpieceSCANDAL		A cheer song themed around SCANDAL’s courage
15	voiceikimonogakari		Commissioned a new song for cheering on student sports
16	New EraAdo		A new-generation technopop cheer song by Ado
17	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE brimming with morning freshness
18	from hereSixTONES		A fast-paced single by SixTONES
19	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Introducing Sukima Switch’s signature songs
20	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		A song that supports a new step with a hopeful melody
21	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheer song with the theme of being yourself and love
22	sakura colorGReeeeN		An encouraging anthem to cheer away the anxieties of starting a new life
23	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
24	To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster's "To Tomorrow"
25	Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ support song for 18-year-olds gives hope and courage
26	Go your wayRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s new song is a cheer anthem that gives you the courage to take on new challenges.
27	Starting Oversumika		sumika, a rock band popular among young people
28	It’s okayMarushii		An encouraging song by Marcy that gives you the courage to look forward
29	SunMy Hair is Bad		An encouraging song that gives courage to youth
30	Let’s get started.Remioromen		Remioromen resumes activities with their first new song in 15 years
31	horizonback number		Even if dreams break, the light can still be seen.
32	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A guitar piece hints at a new season, affirming youth and inner conflict.
33	BlessingYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s youth anthem, the strength to live true to yourself
34	Spring Dayaimyon		A cheer song depicting the love of a newlywed couple
35	Step and a stepNiziU		My heart feels lighter with NiziU’s cheer song
36	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Cheering song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
37	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		Gives you courage with a cheer song for a new life
38	Dear, boyHump Back		A message song for people who chase their dreams
39	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Anime theme song with a distinctive floating feel and lyrics
40	Follow MeE-girls		A positive cheering song by E-girls
41	SUNHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s refreshing cheer song
42	SignalWANIMA		Stay positive in your high school life with WANIMA’s cheer song
43	flash[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s new song, a powerful anthem of courage and hope
44	Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK		Keep challenging yourself without losing who you are
45	room for growthCreepy Nuts		Cheering on your new life with Creepy Nuts’ fight song
46	Good Luck!SixTONES		A positive cheer song that keeps smiling and moving forward even after failure
47	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s songs that sing of youth and the courage to face the future
48	Happinessarashi		An uplifting, bright-guitar anthem cheering you on toward the future
49	BeautifulSuperfly		Polish your true self and live with confidence
50	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Revolution of the Soul of the Soccer Theme Song
51	BOYKing Gnu		Cheering song by King Gnu
52	ImaginationSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s passionate cheer song, the Haikyu!! theme song
53	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth
54	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		DISH//'s Ballad of Gratitude and Courage
55	Blue Springback number		An upbeat song by back number
56	To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts		Believe in yourself and remember your potential
57	Song of Springsupittsu		A fresh, spring-like song by Spitz
58	CorrectRADWIMPS		Introduction to RADWIMPS' “Seikai”
59	We areONE OK ROCK		About ONE OK ROCK's "We are"
60	rainbowAqua Timez		A song of hope cheering on a new beginning
61	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A song that entrusts feelings about graduation and a new life to the cherry blossoms
62	ComedyHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s music supports new paths
63	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		Move forward positively by changing your perspective
64	what kind of person / who (on earth)King&Prince		Cheering song for King & Prince
65	Try EverythingDream Ami		An encouraging song about trying again and again, even after failing
66	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		A gentle message song that gives you courage
67	ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheering song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, a track that gives you courage for a new life
68	Like the shining moonSuperfly		A song that supports a new relationship
69	THANXWANIMA		A hope-filled cheering song, a heartwarming work
70	Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki		An inspiring song about challenge, growth, and hope
71	Critical HitRADWIMPS		A powerful song that stands by you at life’s turning points
72	Outside the dreamHoshino Gen		A hopeful song about thinking of a loved one far away
73	futureKobukuro		Kobukuro’s love song works
74	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		A cheerful pop to support a laid-back youth
75	ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver		hide's signature song, the courage to embark on a new adventure
76	One-room DiscoPerfume		An uplifting song to support a fresh start in spring
77	If I sing to the skyamazarashi		Support message from amazarashi
78	YOAKENiziU		A song of courage and hope that opens a new door
79	Baton RoadKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s upbeat song to cheer on new students
80	At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks		CHiCO × HoneyWorks Gintama opening theme
81	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		Get the courage for a fresh start with HIGE DAN’s “Chessboard”
82	READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s fiery rock number
83	Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru		An encouraging message song from elders to the young
84	flareSuperfly		Superfly’s gentle yet strong-willed song “Flare”
85	Rising SunEXILE		A moving charity song that sings of hope and recovery
86	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		Dokimeki Diary is an energetic song that symbolizes youth.
87	Starting lineBaba Toshihide		Facing forward with Toshihide Baba’s wistful melodies
88	premonitionSUPER BEAVER		A rock band that values being true to themselves and keeps moving forward
89	Jiwara DAYSAKB48		AKB48 releases a song to support people starting a new life
90	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		An anthem that conveys the importance of youth
91	After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		An uplifting song that encourages you through the anxieties of a new environment
92	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A song of courage that cheers on new challenges
93	50％Ofisharu Higedan Dism		The new song by Higedan says to move forward at your own pace.
94	100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's cheering song
95	Sense of Wondersumika		sumika’s cheer song makes me feel brighter
96	J.S.B.HAPPINESSSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Let's challenge ourselves without fearing failure.
97	Flying DeityAyase×R-shitei		Rurouni Kenshin OP theme, a hot/burning track
98	Shineieiri reo		An uplifting song that makes you realize the people who support you
99	dandelionDa-iCE		Da-iCE sings of the strength to overcome adversity and of hope
100	I can only face forwardAKB48		AKB48’s songs that give you courage