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

First graders who have finished kindergarten or nursery school and will start elementary school this spring.

Children diving into the new environment of school are surely filled with both excitement and anxiety.

In this article, we introduce recommended entrance songs we’d love these new first graders to listen to.

There are plenty of graduation songs, but entrance songs can be surprisingly hard to find.

This time, in addition to classic children’s songs and choral pieces, we’ve also selected popular J-pop.

We’ve gathered powerful songs that can give kids the courage to head to elementary school with energy, so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

[Entrance Ceremony Songs] A Selection of Classic and Popular Tunes That Capture Elementary Schoolers’ Hearts!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	That’s good too.kocchi no kento		Ken-to-san's entrance theme on this side
2	swallowYOASOBI		YOASOBI expresses themes of diversity and coexistence
3	A New FriendMisuzu Koyuki		A song about greeting new friends with a smile at the entrance ceremony
4	Thump-thump, boom! First Graders		Children’s Anxiety and Anticipation at Graduation and Entrance Ceremonies
5	Colorfulyuzu		A positive pop song by Yuzu that cheers on taking a new step
6	First Grader March		A song that gently embraces the hopes and anxieties of new first-year students
7	Jump!ruriko		A bright and lively cheer song for an entrance ceremony
8	A I U E O music ♬GReeeeN		A forward-looking song by GReeeeN with an A-to-Z (gojūon) motif
9	Everyone falls in love with someone.Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Hayashi Akira		A warm message song to cheer on entering elementary school
10	To become friends		Introduction to songs for making friends
11	This is the friend-making factoryKannuim Kumiko		Having fun with new friends at the entrance ceremony
12	When I Become a First Grader		When I become a first grader, I'll make lots of friends.
13	Let’s be friends.		Meeting Friends and a Choral Song of Hope
14	Answer keyŌmori Motoki		A gentle song that allows emotional expression
15	I will become a first-year student.		Determination to overcome anxieties about entering elementary school
16	Boyoyon MarchNakanishi Keizō		A moving song from Okaasan to Issho
17	The First Step		Wishes for the children entering the school entrance ceremony
18	Children all over the world		A nursery rhyme sung by children around the world
19	Go! First-Year Studentssakushi/sakkyoku: Miura Kanako		A song of expectations and hopes for a child's new life
20	Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke		A message of encouragement to children singing of spring's hope
21	Spring has come!Sakushi: Nakamura Masato / Sakkyoku: Nakamura Masato		Spring creatures warmly welcome children
22	So-la-si-doGReeeeN		Encourage elementary school students with GReeeeN’s adventure-spirited cheer song
23	Your ColorSakushi Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu		A song about meeting new friends in elementary school
24	That’s a friend.Sakushi: Higurashi Shinzou / Sakkyoku: Morimoto Kiyoto		A warm message song that sings the wonders of friendship
25	f.r.i.e.n.d.sHirai Dai		A cheerful song themed around Hiroi Dai’s friends
26	school songSakushi Sakkyoku: Nomoto Kentarou		Introduction to a song depicting entering elementary school
27	All togetherSakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu		A cheering song themed around a shared space with friends
28	Sparkle, sparkle		First-Year Students' Cheer Song: Kirari Kirari
29	Today is awesome!		A nostalgic children's TV show theme song with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto
30	LET’S GO! Something good will happen.		Introducing songs used as insert tracks on Ponkikkies
31	Friends are a good thing.		A heartwarming classic that sings the importance of friendship
32	First-year students running over		A fun song to cheer on entering elementary school
33	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s song to cheer on a new life
34	Children’s World		The world of children is wonderful because they have friends.
35	Tonton Friends		The children’s song “Ton Ton Friends” is for new first graders.
36	Bouquet of the Wind		The Bouquet of Wind is a refreshing folk song
37	Go! Go! Sparkly-shiny!		Go-Go Shiny New School Entrance Cheer Song
38	Sing, Bam-Bam!		Children get energized by Sing-a-Banban
39	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Arashi’s 2005 spring song, a rock number
40	If you walk cheerfully		Give hope with a fun mountain-climbing song
41	I’m waiting for you.King&Prince		King & Prince's cheering song
42	Mashirosumika		sumika’s cheering song gives you the courage to take a new step forward
43	Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba		Introduce lively songs that can be sung at an entrance ceremony
44	Mahalomiwa		A cheer song for new students, delivering courage and hope
45	It’s a Small World		Introduction to It's a Small World
46	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Signature song by Spitz, a timeless classic across generations
47	My Friend Kanon		"Tomodachi no Canon" is a choral piece that sings about cherishing friends.
48	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		Crayon Shin-chan theme song suitable for an entrance ceremony
49	paprikaFoorin		The Paprika dance gained popularity.
50	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		An anthem that gives you the courage to become an elementary school student
51	First-grader kun, little brother kun		A heartwarming school entrance ceremony children’s song that portrays hopes and joy for a younger brother entering first grade.
52	Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song by Official HIGE DANDism suitable for an entrance ceremony
53	I’ve grown up! I’m off!		A parent's joy and loneliness as they see their child off to school
54	voiceikimonogakari		An encouraging song to give courage to new students
55	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
56	School of Medaka		The song “Medaka no Gakkō” has been loved since long ago.
57	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		I’m encouraged by Little Glee Monster’s uplifting vocals
58	Bring it on, spring.non		A rock number cheering on a new step forward
59	Our Starting LineHIPPY		An anthem of youth that cheers you on, giving you a push toward your dreams.
60	spring breezeSakushi: Wada Tetsuzou / Sakkyoku: Hirose Ryouhei		A heartwarming masterpiece depicting the breath of spring
61	The Root of the Heart		A school entrance ceremony song that sings of a child's growth with both joy and a touch of loneliness.
62	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
63	Like that blue sky		An elementary school entrance celebration song with a blue-sky theme
64	La La La Randoseru		Feelings about the randoseru and positive emotions toward a new life
65	Let’s sing of springSakushi: Kobayashi Junichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao		The charm of a heartwarming classic that sings the joys of spring
66	Let’s sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		Enrollment support song, Shin-chan ending theme
67	friend		A song about friends that portrays the anxieties and expectations before entering school
68	Hajimari no Uta ~The Distant Sky Clears~ikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari, a song to cheer on new beginnings
69	Spring has come.		An approachable song that expresses the joy of spring
70	We againSG		A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion
71	Big SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichi		Introduction to NHK Minna no Uta “The Big Song”
72	friend		The beauty of deepening relationships with friends
73	Hello, my friends		An energetic and uplifting song themed around friendship, perfect for a school entrance ceremony.
74	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A graduation song that delicately portrays the emotions of youth and adolescence
75	I’ve been waiting for you.		Choral Piece Introduction: I’ve Been Waiting for You
76	Let there be lightBURNOUT SYNDROMES		Haikyu!! theme song, a cheer song of hope and courage
77	right palm		Right Palm: A Choral Song That Stands by a Friend’s Anxieties
78	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Cheering song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
79	Hello with a handshake		Deepening interactions among new first graders through hand-play songs
80	To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand		A children's song that sings of the preciousness of life and of hope
81	Friendship Hymn		A song for an entrance ceremony that sings of comradeship and love for humanity
82	Yosutakyarī pamyu pamyu		Introduction to Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's songs
83	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		SMAP’s “The Only Flower in the World” is a cheer song for entrance ceremonies.
84	Let’s join the Dandelion Group!!Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu		Encouraging the children with the Dandelion Brigade's song
85	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		Elementary School Start Cheer Pop Song
86	Please give me wings		Give me wings, a famous song that supports children’s growth
87	Let’s dance in a circle ~ILE AIYE~		Theme song of the Nagano Olympics mascot
88	Teacher and friends		An upbeat song that encourages making friends in elementary school
89	The Door of the Heart		The importance of opening the doors of the heart