[2026] Blow Away Your Anxieties About a New Environment! An Entrance Song Born in the Reiwa Era
A new school, a new class, new friends… While your heart swells with excitement, many of you might also feel jittery, wondering, “Will I fit in?” In those moments, music is there to stay by your side and gently give you a push forward.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs born in the Reiwa era that are perfect for easing anxieties during the school entrance season.
We’ve also included lots of fresh tracks released recently, so please enjoy.
Listen to these wonderful entrance songs and take a brave step into your new beginning!
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[2026] Blow Away Your Worries About a New Environment! Enrollment Songs Born in the Reiwa Era (1–10)
meeting upNEW!M!LK
As you face a new chapter in life, it’s natural to wonder, “Will I be able to handle it?” In times like that, I recommend listening to M!LK’s “Machiawase.” Released ahead of the album in December 2025, this track was chosen as the campaign song for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “~You’re Not Alone~ Cultural Broadcasting Exam Takers Support Campaign.” It also made waves when member Jinto Yoshida served as the campaign’s character.
With its warm sound driven by piano and strings, this is a cheering anthem that gently supports those striving toward their goals.
It’s there for you when you feel lonely, and it will stand by anyone stepping into a new environment.
On anxious nights or during your commute to school, why not take this song with you and take that first step?
lilacNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
A high-velocity rock number where the sparkle of youth intersects with its bittersweetness! Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in April 2024, this track was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” The driving guitar sound and vocalist Motoki Omori’s refreshing voice color the beginning of new days.
More than just a cheer song, its lyrics affirm that even anxiety and inner conflict are important parts of who we are, and they’re sure to resonate.
It also made headlines for surpassing 100 million streams at the fastest pace in history.
This song makes you feel that it’s okay not to be perfect—that you can love every version of yourself and keep moving forward—and it’s one you’ll especially want to hear during the school admission season, when hearts are full of hope and nerves.
what kind of person / who (on earth)NEW!King&Prince
King & Prince’s “Nanimono” is a down-to-earth anthem whose warm message—centered on “enjoying the present without pressure”—really resonates.
Just listening to it can make your heart feel a little lighter.
Released in June 2023 as their 13th single, it was created as the theme song for the drama “However, There Is Passion.” It’s a track loved by many, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart with first-week sales of 544,000 copies.
Singing about cherishing everyday happiness, this song is a powerful ally for those starting a new chapter and prone to pushing themselves too hard.
It’s especially recommended for anyone who’s just started school and feels anxious about “whether things will go well.” It’ll give you the courage to move forward at your own pace—so be sure to give it a listen.
You can do it.NEW!okayu
A song that gently wraps your heart in warmth as you persevere through the winter chill.
Okayu, known as the Heisei-era female guitar busker, sings “Kimi nara Dekiru,” a single released in December 2025.
It was also selected as Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s Plus Tune for December, so many of you may have heard it.
Composed by Hiroaki Igarashi and Toshiya Kamata, who will celebrate their 45th debut anniversary in 2026, its melody resonates deeply.
Anyone feels anxious when stepping into a new environment, right? But this song tenderly makes you believe that the efforts you’ve accumulated will bloom in spring.
Give it a listen when you’re taking on a challenge or need to rouse your spirits.
It will surely fill you with courage!
Warm Current Cherry BlossomsNEW!kawanaka miyuki
This is a cheering song filled with warmth and a positive message, as if calling in spring after a harsh winter.
Released as a single in January 2026 and powerfully performed by Miyuki Kawanaka, a long-standing leading artist, its lyrics—encouraging us to smile as much as we’ve cried—really resonate.
Topping the Enka/Kayōkyoku category of the USEN rankings on its release date, it’s clear the song is supported across generations.
The embracing vocals and bright melody are sure to give you the courage to take a step into a new environment.
In the school entrance season, when anticipation and anxiety mingle, this gentle number stays close to your restless heart and gives you a reassuring push, as if to say, “It’s going to be okay.”