[Entrance Ceremony Songs] A Selection of Classic and Popular Tunes That Capture Elementary Schoolers’ Hearts!

So-la-si-doGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Solashido

The song I want elementary school kids, who’ve taken a step up with their randoseru on their backs, to listen to is one produced by GReeeeN.

Released as a single in July 2011, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking,” and its uplifting lyrics became a hot topic.

While listening to this track—imbued with a message themed around a spirit of adventure—you may find yourself smiling before you know it! How about gifting this song to children who have just entered elementary school and are full of anxiety? It will surely ease their nerves and fill them with excitement for school starting tomorrow.

Your ColorSakushi Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu

[February 2020 Song of the Month] Kimi Iro [With Mother] (cover by UtaSuta)

Graduating from kindergarten or nursery school and moving on to the new environment of elementary school, you’re sure to make lots of friends.

It will become a place where you laugh and goof around with many different friends, creating plenty of memories.

This work’s charm lies in gently teaching us to value our individuality—likening each person’s differences to colors and cherishing our true selves.

It was used as the February 2020 song on the TV program “Okaasan to Issho.” The entrance ceremony is where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

This song is recommended for singing together with smiles to ease those children’s nerves!

That’s a friend.Sakushi: Higurashi Shinzou / Sakkyoku: Morimoto Kiyoto

[That's a Friend] [With Mother] [With Choreography] Sister Hinata & Luke

This work stays close to children jumping into a new environment and sings about the wonders of friendship.

Singing it together to the bright melody can be a great way to deepen bonds.

It was selected as the Monthly Song on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho” from July to August 2011, and it became popular in the anime “Tomodachi 8-nin” as a song featuring the full cast of characters.

It was included on an album released in October of the same year, as well as on various special compilations, and it remains enduringly popular.

It’s especially recommended for first graders starting their new school lives.

Be sure to listen to this warm message song that cherishes dear friends.

f.r.i.e.n.d.sHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / f.r.i.e.n.d.s (Lyric Video)

The entrance ceremony is a place where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

Aiming to reach those children with a gentle invitation to play together, this piece was released by Dai Hirai in October 2025.

Set to a lively melody, it sings a message to cherished friends.

It portrays the gratitude and joy of meeting friends and companions, making it a very bright and fun friendship-themed song that people of all ages—from children to adults—can enjoy.

A highlight is the inclusion of a children’s chorus recruited through the fan club.

Singing it together with your classmates is also recommended to further strengthen your bonds.

school songSakushi Sakkyoku: Nomoto Kentarou

New Song MV [School Song] HIMAWARI Channel ☆ himawari-CH

In the new environment of elementary school, you’re sure to make many friends.

The lyrics line up the scenes in order, from going to school in the morning to heading home.

That’s why it’s easy for children to understand school life and feel happy.

You can sense the excitement and anticipation of what might happen from this work.

This song, used on a family-oriented video channel, was released in September 2018.

The entrance ceremony is where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

If you’re unsure what to play, definitely consider choosing this track.

All togetherSakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu

[Okaasan to Issho] Dream Collaboration! with Ofuroski & Otousan to Issho! Let’s dance to the song “Minna Issho ni”!

This is a song themed around the comfort of sharing the same space.

There are parts where you can clap along, and it’s a lot of fun to sing.

It was performed as the theme song for a special stage on a TV program that drew about 80,000 people, and it was released in November 2013.

Children entering elementary school are full of worries like “Will I make friends?” Even first graders who feel anxious about a new environment will feel uplifted when they listen to this song and think, “Elementary school will be okay!” As a song to cheer on new first graders, try singing it together at the entrance ceremony.

Sparkle, sparkle

Kirari Kirari (Benesse Shinken Zemi Elementary Course: Challenge First Grade)

Kirari Kirari is a song released by Shinken Zemi to cheer on children entering first grade.

The lyrics were written by Rico and the music was composed by Kanami Makino.

It can be sung as a preschool graduation song, and it’s also perfect as a gift for new first graders at the entrance ceremony.

Children starting elementary school are full of anxiety, but they’ve experienced and learned so many things up to now.

Listening to this song will remind them of that and make them feel, “Elementary school will be fine!”

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