Fight songs from the good old days! Showa-era classics you should listen to when starting school

When you take a step into a new environment, it’s reassuring to have music that gently gives you a push forward.Cheering songs born in the Showa era are filled with a timeless strength and warmth that resonate across generations.Their unadorned lyrics and straightforward melodies gently embrace the mix of anxiety and anticipation that comes with the school entrance season.In this article, we introduce a wide range of Showa masterpieces that are perfect for the milestone of starting school.Whether you want to revel in nostalgia or you’re part of a younger generation discovering Showa classics for the first time, we hope you’ll find a new favorite song!

Playlist

Fight songs from the good old days! Showa-era classics you should listen to when starting school
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	19 GROWING UP -ode to my buddy-Purinsesu Purinsesu		A classic by Princess Princess, a song about friendship and growth
2	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		A song that stirs the spirit of adventure for travel
3	Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI		Hikaru GENJI’s historic hit song(s)
4	Say Yes!Kikuchi Momoko		Momoko Kikuchi’s “Say Yes!” is a refreshing up-tempo tune.
5	Let’s say farewell to tearsMorita Kensaku		An anthem of youth—a timeless song that resonates with young people who keep their chins up and face forward, even when putting on a brave front.
6	Ah, life has its tearsSatomi Kotarō		Cheering on new beginnings with the Mito Komon theme song
7	Smiling Backkyandīzu		Candy's Farewell Classic
8	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
9	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s cheering songs continue to be loved
10	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A representative Japanese song that cheers on new beginnings in spring
11	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		Song of Courage to Take a New Step Forward
12	Life’s journeyMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s classic song: the courage to face adversity
13	You can do it!Nakajima Miyuki		A powerful anthem cheering you on as you take a new step
14	For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka		A song of young people's emotional growth and self-discovery
15	Oneway GenerationHonda Minako		A classic that captures the brilliance and anxieties of youth
16	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Encouraged by Kiyoko Suizenji’s classic hit
17	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		A classic song that sings of the clumsiness of youth and the hope it holds
18	YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki		Hideki Saijo’s passionate singing gives young people the courage to pursue their dreams.
19	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Cheering on a new beginning with Takako Okamura’s song
20	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		Timeless masterpieces continue to be loved across generations.
21	SOMEDAYSano Motoharu		A classic song that sings of the brilliance and hope of youth, Motoharu Sano
22	Hero HOLDING OUT FOR A HEROAsakura Miki		A cheering song from the Showa era, a classic by Miki Asakura
23	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		An encouraging cheer song for new students
24	Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s classic songs support us through life’s uncertainties
25	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		A classic Showa-era kayōkyoku masterpiece that sings of the joy of moving forward with hope in one’s heart
26	Galaxy Express 999Godaigo		Song of Departure, Conveying Hope Across Generations
27	Our JourneyNakamura Masatoshi		Nakamura Masatoshi’s classic hit “Tabi,” which depicts youth
28	Feel the windHamada Shogo		An anthem of freedom and hope for a new season
29	Farewell, youthogura kei		A song of parting in youth and the resolve to take a new step
30	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A cheering song depicting the conflict between dreams and reality
31	Runnerbakufū suranpu		A classic song that captures the passion and bittersweetness of youth
32	While shining…Tokunaga Hideaki		A youth anthem that makes precious moments shine
33	You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko		An iconic song of hope and love that inspires people
34	HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band		A moving song that sings of love, resolve, and fleeting moments of life