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)
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.
Something CertainOda Kazumasa
When you’re unsure how to express gratitude to those who raised you or how to talk about your hopes for the future, a gem of a ballad sung by Kazumasa Oda will gently stay by your side.
His clear, transparent voice and the beautiful piano melody speak on behalf of those precious feelings that are hard to put into words.
This piece was released as a single in May 2005 and was written specifically for a Meiji Yasuda Life corporate commercial.
Many people have likely heard that gentle melody drifting from their TV sets.
Universal questions—what am I living for, how will I protect the people I love—resonate deeply.
At the milestone of Coming-of-Age Day, try listening while thinking of the family who has supported you.
It’s sure to fill you with warmth.
For a fresh start! Songs that accompany new beginnings (31–40)
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.
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.
Since when, exactly?Hatsuboshi Gakuen
A song from the training simulation game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” Produced as a solo track for Temari Tsukimura, this emotional number sings of confronting one’s own weakness and past, and resolving to take a new step forward.
Singer-songwriter Chippoke Ohashi handled both lyrics and composition, crafting striking, heartfelt wording and a bittersweet yet powerful melody.
It’s a courageous song we hope everyone who wants to change their present—and themselves—will listen to.
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
This is the debut song of Masaki Suda as a singer, who had been active as an actor.
It was also used as the theme song for au’s Santaro soccer support commercial.
The sound is striking for its band arrangement that shoots straight through, accented by piano tones that add a touch of melancholy.
The lyrics depict a powerful figure who believes in himself and pushes toward the goal, conveying the feeling of fighting desperately toward a landscape never seen before.
Through both Suda’s straightforward vocals and the sound, the song conveys a strong image of determined effort.
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!