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

The event of entering a new school is a major crossroads where you step onto a new path in life.

That mix of excitement and anxiety probably never changes, no matter the era.

And the songs that give you a push at times like these will surely give you the courage to take that first step.

So this time, we’re introducing songs released in the Showa era that we’d love you to listen to when starting school.

None of these songs has “entering school” as a clear theme, but they’re all emotional anthems of encouragement—so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

Fight songs from the good old days! Showa-era classics you should listen to when starting school
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1eastMarch of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
Encouraged by Kiyoko Suizenji’s classic hit
2eastLife’s journeyMisora Hibari
Life’s journeyMisora Hibariplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of hope and courage in life
3eastYou can do it!Nakajima Miyuki
You can do it!Nakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
A powerful anthem cheering you on as you take a new step
4eastOneway GenerationHonda Minako
Oneway GenerationHonda Minakoplay_arrow
A classic that captures the brilliance and anxieties of youth
5eastThere’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu
There's always tomorrowSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the clumsiness of youth and the hope it holds
6eastYOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki
YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hidekiplay_arrow
Hideki Saijo’s passionate singing gives young people the courage to pursue their dreams.
7eastDon’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Don't give up on your dreamsOkamura Takakoplay_arrow
Cheering on a new beginning with Takako Okamura’s song
8eastFarewell, youthogura kei
Farewell, youthogura keiplay_arrow
A song of parting in youth and the resolve to take a new step
9eastFor me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka
For me to be myselfOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
A song of young people's emotional growth and self-discovery
10eastMy RevolutionWatanabe Misato
My RevolutionWatanabe Misatoplay_arrow
Song of Courage to Take a New Step Forward
11eastGalaxy Express 999Godaigo
Galaxy Express 999Godaigoplay_arrow
Song of Departure, Conveying Hope Across Generations
12eastFeel the windHamada Shogo
Feel the windHamada Shogoplay_arrow
An anthem of freedom and hope for a new season
13eastOur JourneyNakamura Masatoshi
Our JourneyNakamura Masatoshiplay_arrow
Nakamura Masatoshi’s classic hit “Tabi,” which depicts youth
14eastTRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
A cheering song depicting the conflict between dreams and reality
15eastWhile shining…Tokunaga Hideaki
While shining...Tokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
A youth anthem that makes precious moments shine
16eastRunnerbakufū suranpu
Runnerbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
A classic song that captures the passion and bittersweetness of youth
17eastSOMEDAYSano Motoharu
SOMEDAYSano Motoharuplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the brilliance and hope of youth, Motoharu Sano
18eastHERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band
HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Bandplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of love, resolve, and fleeting moments of life
19eastYou Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko
You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akikoplay_arrow
An iconic song of hope and love that inspires people