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)
SKILLAWAKEPassCode
It’s a song by the idol group PassCode that was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far Season 2.” It has been available for streaming since October 2024 and was released as a CD single on December 18.
The track blends electronic sounds with rock for a powerful feel, and its vocal work features distinctive death growls.
The lyrics portray the protagonist stepping into an unknown world, and their pursuit of authenticity resonates with listeners.
It’s recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone looking for energetic music.
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.
CHE.R.RYYUI
A timeless song portraying the beginning of a bittersweet romance comes to us from YUI.
Centered on acoustic guitar, its simple arrangement gently wraps around the protagonist’s fluttering feelings as they revel in casual exchanges over a cell phone.
It captures universally familiar emotions—tender infatuation for someone special and the heart-pounding anticipation of waiting for a reply—making it impossible not to relate.
Released in March 2007, the track was featured in a KDDI commercial and included on the album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE.” With a refreshing atmosphere that makes you want to listen as spring arrives, this piece will softly encourage you as you take your first steps into a new environment.
Helloyama × bocchiboromaru
This is a heartwarming collaborative work by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, packed with courage and hope for stepping into the future.
It carries a message of strong determination to move forward and the importance of staying true to oneself, gently encouraging those heading into new environments.
It has been broadcast as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon since October 2023, and a CD single was released in December 2023.
The transparent vocals and warm tones blend beautifully, resulting in a song that closely accompanies the listener’s heart.
It’s highly recommended for those feeling anxious about a new life or changes in their environment, and for anyone striving toward their dreams.
W.W.D ENDINGdenpagumi.inc
A memorable final song from Dempagumi.inc.
It’s filled with the feelings of the members as they reach the end of their idol activities.
While looking back on the group’s journey, they sing of gratitude to their fans and hope for the future.
Set to an electropop sound, you can feel the members’ determination and positive outlook.
This is a track we especially want fans who spent their youth alongside Dempagumi.inc to hear.
Their voices are sure to reach your heart.