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