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 support your beginnings (91–100)
break lineFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
A song marked by a driving melody and emotional lyrics.
Released digitally in May 2024, it was chosen as the fighting theme for the July film Run for Money: THE MOVIE.
Its hard rock-tinged sound signals a new frontier that sets it apart from their previous work.
With a powerful message of challenge and freedom, it conveys a determination to face harsh realities.
It’s a motivational anthem for those who hit a wall when starting something new, helping them push through.
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
A memorable J-pop song with a breezy pop feel and wistful melody, it gently encourages those stepping into a new life with the arrival of spring.
It conveys feelings for “you,” who are devoted to baseball, by entrusting them to the arc of a white ball, tenderly enveloping precious memories and farewells.
Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice soothes the anxieties deep within the heart.
Released as her debut single in March 1997, it reached No.
8 on the Oricon chart and was also featured in an NTT commercial.
A decade later, a version with new lyrics was released, adding greater depth to the work.
It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life or about to take a new step forward.
[For a Fresh Start!] Songs that accompany new beginnings (101–110)
the reason for the beginningKaida Haru
This song by Haru Kaida from Nijisanji, announced in April 2025, is included on an album released in June of the same year.
It delivers a dramatic message about never forgetting your beginnings and the resolve to keep moving forward.
Kaida’s clear, soaring vocals and the driving band sound convey a sense of anticipation for the future.
It reminds you of the importance of facing forward and continuing to walk ahead.
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
An irresistibly uplifting anthem brimming with energy and exhilaration.
“One Heart” by ATARASHII GAKKO! is an ambitious track written specifically for Bourbon’s Fettuccine Gummi commercial.
It blends group-sung vocals with empowering lyrics that boost self-esteem.
Perfect for those about to start a new school term or a new chapter in life, and for anyone who wants to move forward together with friends.
Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya
An encouraging song with a warm, gentle melody that resonates in the heart.
This classic by Takuya Ohashi walks alongside those trying to take a fresh first step and lights the path they should follow.
The lyrics, which give you the courage to move forward, convey the importance of growing in your own way.
Released in February 2008 and used as a campaign song by U-Can, the track reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The music video features Aoi Yoshikura, visually expressing the feelings of someone about to take a new step.
Widely embraced as a song that gives a push when starting a new chapter in life—be it entering a new school, getting a job, or changing careers—it has earned the support of many.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A massive hit by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that delicately captures the brilliance and bitterness of youth.
It begins with a gentle melody and evolves into a powerful, grand sound—perfect for waking up in the morning.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Boukyaku Battery,” it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
With this award, the band achieved the unprecedented feat of winning two years in a row.
The lyrics, which support the feeling of moving forward step by step despite anxiety and doubt, will gently push the backs of all those greeting a new morning.
I’ll keep going.Jonagōrudo
A heartfelt song has been born to give you a gentle push toward a fresh start.
It tenderly portrays the busyness of daily life and the changing of the seasons.
A day-to-day existence bustling like a waltz, seasons revolving like a Ferris wheel.
Even when you’re standing in the same place, the shifting scenery lets you feel life’s change and growth.
Released digitally in January 2024, this track has long been a fan favorite at live shows.
The music video was even filmed on a discontinued railway line in Aomori Prefecture.
It’s perfect for those diving into a new environment or searching for their own path.
Jonagold’s warm vocals are sure to gently nudge you forward.