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 beginnings (1–10)
Running while shiningSambomasutā
An energetic song by Sambomaster that encourages you to free your heart and move toward the future; it was also used as the theme song for the drama Cheer☆Dan.
The band’s crisp, fast-paced sound and Takashi Yamaguchi’s vocals—both gentle and fiery—strike straight at the heart.
While empathizing with the inner pain that everyone likely carries, it offers a supportive message to help overcome it.
It’s a powerful track that teaches the importance of believing in yourself.
It’s okayNEW!wacci
When your heart is overwhelmed with worries about a new chapter in life, sometimes a single word can save you.
This work by wacci is a warm, gently seeping anthem of encouragement themed around those magical words.
The down-to-earth message woven by vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi softly stays close to those who push themselves too hard, loosening the taut strings of their hearts.
Released as a single in August 2015, it also became widely known as the theme song for the TBS drama “37.5°C no Namida” (37.5°C Tears).
On nights when you feel worn out from unpacking after a move or suddenly feel lonely, lend your ear to this gentle melody.
Go your wayNEW!Ryokushokushakai
An unknown world can be scary, but it’s exciting too, right? For kicking off a brand-new chapter, nothing fits better than Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s adrenaline-charged rock tune! Its thrilling sound—laced with elements of jazz and hip-hop—and Haruko Nagaya’s powerful vocals give you the courage to break new ground.
Released as a single in November 2022, it was written as the theme song for the NTV drama “First Penguin!”.
You’ve finished unpacking after your move, and tomorrow you’re heading to a new workplace or school.
Blow away the anxiety and take that bold first step together with this song, shall we?
For a fresh start! Songs that accompany new beginnings (11–20)
New DayINI
A track with a powerful beat and catchy melody that leaves a strong impression.
It was released digitally in January 2023 and was used as the theme song for Aoyama Tailor’s commercial.
The recurring phrase about being reborn stands out and gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
It also conveys the importance of enjoying everyday life.
Its rhythmic sound and danceable choreography are part of the appeal, too! It’s the perfect song for anyone starting a new life or a new challenge.
It will lift your spirits when you’re feeling down or craving change.
Packed with INI’s charm, this encouraging song is sure to resonate with many people.
Kitearashi
This is the title track of the single released in 2020 by Arashi, a group often called a national treasure.
Written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu, it was also used as the theme song for NHK’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Its gentle, warm mood that seems to stay close to people’s hearts grows into a grand sound with added orchestration that is deeply moving.
It’s a song that conveys gratitude and resolve straight from the heart, expressing the importance of human connections while moving forward toward the future.
Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai
This is a song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that portrays the various emotions one feels when diving into a new world.
While it’s built around a refreshing mood that evokes the sense of a new landscape unfolding, the piano’s wistful tones also convey anxiety through the sound.
The lyrics describe breaking free from what had bound you and setting out toward a new world, evoking an image of enjoying freedom.
It’s a warm, refreshing track that seems to teach the importance of believing in yourself and moving forward.
Starting OverNEW!DISH//
It’s a track packed with powerful messages that give you a push when you’re ready to make a fresh start or hit the reset button.
The music video—showing the band facing forward even as rain pours down—is striking, and you can feel a fiery energy that reads like a declaration of resolve as a band.
With Hiroki Arai’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound and Takumi Kitamura’s emotional vocals layered together, it’s a song that makes your heart swell every time you listen.
Released in July 2018 as DISH//’s 12th single, the track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Zoids Wild.
As their first single under the new lineup, I think it also stands as a work symbolizing a major turning point for the group.
Its worldview—shaking off the past and sprinting toward a new future—will likely strike deep in the hearts of those dealing with doubt.
Give it a listen when you want to take on something new or reset your mindset and give it your all.