For a Fresh Start! Songs that accompany new beginnings
A new season, a new company or school, your first project, love and relationships—no matter the situation, there’s always a “first time.”
Here, we’re introducing start songs that celebrate those kinds of “beginnings.”
First times make your heart race and raise your expectations, but they also come with worries, don’t they?
We’ve selected tracks that support your fresh start while staying close to those mixed feelings.
Give them a listen and let them boost your spirits.
We’re cheering on your new beginning!
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[For a fresh start!] Songs that accompany new beginnings (81–90)
PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN
A renowned song by BUMP OF CHICKEN, themed around cherry blossoms and depicting the passage of time and promises with loved ones, resonates deeply.
It’s a memorable track characterized by the warm musicality born from the members’ childhood-friend relationship and Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle yet powerful vocals.
The lyrics carefully weave feelings that change over time and the desire not to forget precious memories.
Released in April 2010 as the B-side to the single “HAPPY,” it was also used as a TV program theme song.
It will surely offer comfort to those whose hearts race with both anxiety and anticipation before a new chapter in life, as well as to those who have experienced parting from someone important.
THANXWANIMA
With its fiery sound and powerful message, this is a pep song that stands close to the listener’s heart.
It’s a heartwarming piece filled with gratitude and a desire to cheer on that first step toward a hope-filled future.
The track gently embraces the feelings you have at life’s crossroads—partings with loved ones and new departures.
Released in November 2015 on WANIMA’s album “Are You Coming?”, it became the band’s first nationwide distribution release.
The music video, shot in an outdoor live-performance style, also gained popularity and is beloved by many fans.
It’s a song especially for those who don’t feel okay as they face a new life or changes in their environment.
WANIMA’s energetic sound will surely give you the push you need.
IdeaHoshino Gen
An uplifting cheer song filled with hope and the power to move forward has been born.
Written with Hoshino Gen’s vivid touch, it’s a track themed around “inventiveness” as a means to overcome adversity.
Riding on a light, breezy rhythm, it speaks to how even the walls we encounter in everyday life can open into new paths when we reassess them from a fresh perspective.
With a tone as bright and gentle as the morning sun, it’s sure to deliver warm courage to listeners’ hearts.
Released in August 2018, the song became widely beloved as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Half Blue.
It’s a piece I highly recommend as a guiding song for those starting a new chapter in life or taking their first step forward.
Starting lineFLOWER FLOWER
This is a FLOWER FLOWER track that powerfully supports the start of a new chapter in life.
Yui’s heartfelt vocals gently nudge those who are ready to take their first step.
Included on the album Mi, released in November 2014, it’s a song that conveys the band’s resolve and growth.
In early spring, when anxiety and anticipation mix as you dive into a new environment, this song will surely give you courage.
Like the moment after a cold rain has passed, it’s a piece that lets you feel the joy of a fresh beginning when you no longer need an umbrella.
The Beginningayaka
When you’re opening a new chapter in life, you find yourself wanting that one song that truly resonates.
This track from Ayaka’s album “The beginning,” released in February 2012, is perfect for just such moments.
Its lyrics, which sing of overcoming sorrow and farewells and transforming them into new encounters and kindness, are deeply moving.
Ayaka’s powerful vocals feel like a gentle push on your back.
This work marked her restart.
When you’re feeling anxious before a new life or a fresh challenge, it quietly stays by your side.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
An anthem brimming with kindness and vitality has been born.
This song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a warm work that gently nudges those taking a new step forward.
With a refreshing melody and a comfortable rhythm, it sings of self-affirmation and the courage to take on challenges.
While acknowledging the hardships and anxieties of life, it conveys—filled with deep affection—the importance of keeping your head up and continuing to move forward.
Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the TV drama “At Least on Sunday Nights,” it went on to win the Japan Record Award that same year.
It is a heartwarming track that stands by those starting a new chapter, those at a crossroads, and everyone who lives each day to the fullest.
[For a fresh start!] Songs that support your beginnings (91–100)
SHINING SONGB Komachi
The song SHINING SONG, chosen as the ending theme for the film Oshi no Ko -The Final Act-, is striking for its dramatic composition and lyrics that convey a strong will.
It’s the title track of the mini-album SHINING SONG, released in December 2024.
Projecting a worldview that reflects an idol’s struggles and hopes for the future, it layers the uniquely expressive voices of the three B-Komachi members, resonating deeply with listeners.
Since its beginning leads into a radiant future, give it a listen when you want to feel positive.