[2026] Blow Away Your Anxieties About a New Environment! An Entrance Song Born in the Reiwa Era

Soldier, run.B’z

B’z Live from AVACO STUDIO “Soldiers, Run”

Released by B’z in 2019, this track is a perfect cheer song for those taking a new step forward.

It’s also well known as an anthem for Japan’s national rugby team.

With its exhilarating sense of speed and lyrics that portray relentlessly running toward your goal, just listening might put you in the best fighting mode for any challenge.

The melody line that soars from low registers to high tones lifts your spirits—highly recommended for anyone starting a new chapter.

Also featured in Taisho Pharmaceutical’s Lipovitan D commercials, this song is included on the album NEW LOVE.

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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.

Live in the present.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Live in the present.” Music Video

Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band drawing attention for their emotional sound and down-to-earth lyrics.

Chosen as the support song for the 101st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, this track stands out with its driving rock sound and a melody that’s pop yet tinged with melancholy.

Digitally released in December 2022, it’s a refreshing rock tune that sings about the importance of living fully in the present, giving courage to those who feel anxious about starting a new chapter in life.

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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.

We againSG

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.