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 (41–50)
Mirai CampanellaAZKi
This is a song by AZKi whose majestic, fast-paced sound resonates deeply in the heart.
It’s a lead track from the EP “Re:Start,” slated for release in November 2025, and it symbolizes a new beginning for AZKi.
The lyrics portray a resolve to embrace all the pain and conflict felt along the journey and take a step toward the future, and they’re moving enough to make your chest tighten.
The emotional arrangement and her soaring vocals give listeners courage.
If you’re feeling a bit anxious before a new challenge, this song will surely give you a strong push forward!
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
A refreshing Official HIGE DANDism track that colors the start of a new life.
It skillfully portrays scenes that evoke a fresh beginning, such as a room right after moving in or the nervous feeling of writing the very first character in a brand-new notebook.
The determination of one’s present self to inherit the dreams once held by one’s past self and to make them come true is striking.
Released in April 2020, it was featured in a Calpis Water commercial.
It’s a recommended song for those starting a new chapter or seeking the courage to take a new step.
Like a parabola, its drive to grow beyond ideals has resonated with many.
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.
EurekaHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino offers a heartwarming song about self-renewal and the courage to look forward.
While drawing on jazz and soul, it supports that first step into the unknown with his signature gentle melodies and deeply insightful lyrics.
Embracing the anxieties and doubts we all carry, its warm message resonates by staying close to the small joys and realizations of everyday life.
Released in January 2025, this powerful track was written as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Madoka, 26, I’m a Resident Doctor!” The music video, directed by photographer Kotori Kawashima, also highlights a relaxed, charming atmosphere with actor Taiga Nakano.
It’s an encouraging anthem that stands by anyone ready to take a new step or in need of courage to live.
HIRAKEGOMANumber_i
It’s a bright, energetic piece that really stirs the heart.
It’s a track by Number_i, included on the album “No.Ⅰ (Deluxe)” released in December 2024.
The lyrics—about the resolve to go beyond the horizon and the strength to move forward through pain—leave a strong impression.
Even with its dynamic sound, it powerfully conveys the courage and hope held close to the heart.
In short, it’s a song that gives a push to anyone chasing their dreams.
I think it’s perfect for boosting motivation or right before starting something new!
Happinessarashi
An energetic song that makes you want to break into a run as you bask in the morning light.
Set to refreshing guitar sounds, it paints an image of sprinting toward the future.
Born as a TV drama’s theme song, it’s a beloved anthem packed with positive messages.
Perfect for those taking on new challenges or seeking the courage to move forward.
It’s a track that lifts your spirits and helps you take that first step with a smile.
BirthNakajima Miyuki
This is a song by Miyuki Nakajima that gently encourages those who have decided to restart their lives and step into a future with a new partner.
Even if you have the strength to live on your own, it carries a warm message that life becomes richer when you walk together with someone.
The song was released in March 1992 as the theme for the film “Kiseki no Yama: Sayonara, Meiken Heiji,” and is also included on the album “EAST ASIA.” Its sweeping melody tenderly seeps into hearts hesitant to take a step forward due to past experiences, as if blessing a new love.
Doesn’t it feel like a future where you can affirm each other’s very existence is unfolding right before your eyes?