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 New Beginnings (21–30)
Beginnings keep beginning again.Fukuyama Masaharu
It’s a warm, comforting song by Masaharu Fukuyama that seems to depict the long journey of life.
Rather than lamenting a life that doesn’t go as planned, it conveys a sense of enjoying the unexpected.
It also feels like it teaches us that beyond the many experiences of success and failure lies the future, and that life includes the times when things don’t go well.
It’s a song whose straightforward positivity comes through clearly and can lift you out of a slump.
Step After the Rainatarashii chizu
A song by Atarashii Chizu, the unit formed by Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori, created as a charity anthem to support parasports.
With a bright, powerful sound that evokes an image of moving forward toward the future together with your companions, it leaves an impression of giving you the courage to take the first step.
The lyrics depict believing in yourself and the importance of bonds between people, conveying a warmth that seems to stand by you in times of hardship.
From both the vocals and the sound, the song communicates straightforward kindness and strength.
For a fresh start! Songs that accompany new beginnings (31–40)
The ringing beginning of a dreamkyarī pamyu pamyu
Yume no Hajimarinrin conjures up the image of marching straight toward your dreams with its tight, pulsing rhythm.
It’s a soft rock number released in 2014 by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who captivates with a dreamy, one-of-a-kind cute aesthetic.
It was also used in a CHINTAI commercial, making it a perfect song for starting a new chapter in life.
The scenes overlap: friends, lovers, and family seeing you off, and you yourself being the one who departs.
It gently stays close to the mixed feelings of anxiety and anticipation.
“Beginnings always start with a small step.” It’s a starter song that cheers on everyone taking flight toward their dreams.
HELLOOfisharu Higedan Dism
A refreshing song well-known as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Centered on the idea of greetings for the various encounters in life, it conveys a reassuring strength that seems to sweep away any gloom that may befall you when walking side by side with someone.
Included on the HELLO EP released in August 2020, the track has been loved by many, surpassing 100 million streams.
As it’s a morning news program’s song, listening to it at the start of a new day or when taking on a challenge will surely fill you with courage.
Make it your companion for a brand-new morning.
LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song gives me the courage to start something new.
Released in July 2020, it became a major topic as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP: Princess.” The strong resolve of its creator, Satoshi Fujiwara, when he decided to live through music, comes through on its grand melody.
The track is also included on the acclaimed album “Editorial.” It’s the perfect song for taking a big step in life or striving toward your dreams.
Give it a listen as the soundtrack to your departure.
Vermillionsumika
This work is filled with sumika’s passion and love.
It’s the lead track from the album “Vermillion’s,” released in February 2025.
It also drew attention for being featured as the theme song in Duskin’s TV commercial “Let’s Connect Our Feelings.” The song is characterized by sumika’s signature bright melody and uplifting sound, with lyrics that carry a hope for a happy ending.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to keep moving toward the future.
I highly recommend it not only to those embarking on a new start, but also to anyone looking to make a fresh change!
Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children
It’s a song by Mr.Children that seems to capture the fresh feeling of seeing a new landscape and the way it prompts you to look back on the past.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Nobunaga Concerto,” and continued to serve as the theme song for its sequel film.
The piece conveys a strong resolve to leap into a new world and a sense of excitement for the scenery that lies ahead.
It carries a grand atmosphere with an encouraging message that urges you to keep moving forward without fearing failure.