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 (31–40)
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.
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‘Kakumei’ (Revolution), released in 2023 by Vickeblanka—a singer-songwriter who also works as an actor and model—is a track I’d recommend to anyone who wants to push forward with determination.
It features a driving sound that feels like sprinting toward the future, with a band performance enhanced by bright, glamorous synth tones.
Paired with his vocals, which convey an overwhelming sense of scale, it’s a rock number that will fire you up.
Be sure to listen for the lines that can support you when you’re feeling down!
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
Sambomaster has many powerful message songs that hit you right in the heart.
This track is fiery too, and it gives you a strong boost of confidence.
Released in February 2010, it was used in a Nissan commercial and as the theme song for the drama Cheer☆Dan.
In 2018, it was also featured in a JR East corporate ad, winning over many listeners.
It’s a song that recognizes the vulnerable side of those who are giving their all, while encouraging them with strength and energy.
It’s perfect for people taking on a new challenge or facing difficulties.
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A gentle anthem of support that blends the bittersweetness and hope of youth.
It portrays, with a warm gaze, the feelings of young people searching for answers of their own.
Its message—that there is no single right answer in life and it’s okay to move forward at your own pace—will surely touch everyone’s heart.
Released digitally in January 2024 by RADWIMPS, this song has often been sung at school graduation ceremonies and in scenes of remembrance.
When you feel anxious about the future or find yourself at a crossroads in life, this warm, comforting track will softly nudge you forward.
Please, take the courage from this song to help you step into a new beginning.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A song whose exhilarating guitar sound and powerful message strike a chord.
WANIMA, a rock band based in Kumamoto, released it in August 2016 as the commercial song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4.” Set to a driving, fast-paced melody, it expresses the strength to overcome adversity and gratitude for the encounters along the way, resulting in a track that brims with positivity.
Listening to it first thing in the morning is sure to energize you for the day ahead.
It’s a gentle, encouraging anthem that gives you a push at major turning points in life or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.
For a Fresh Start! Songs That Accompany New Beginnings (41–50)
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It’s a driving song that represents the powerful image of believing in yourself and forging your future—one of FLOW’s signature high-energy tracks.
It was also used as the opening theme for the anime NARUTO, and a key point is how the lyrics incorporate words that evoke the series.
With a full-throttle sense of speed, the sound stirs up the courage to head toward a new horizon.
It’s a forceful song that wholeheartedly affirms pressing on into the future—even if it’s awkward or imperfect.
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It’s a powerful song by WANIMA that conveys both the excitement of something beginning and a firm resolve to set out.
The band’s signature, fast-paced sound seems to express the strength of that determination.
Its short length is another notable feature—by not making it too long, the song’s message comes through more directly.
It’s a track where the resolve to blow away anxiety and move toward the future comes across clearly in both the sound and the lyrics.