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)
Song of the DawnMiyamoto Hiroji
A gem of a ballad by Hiroji Miyamoto that cleanses the heart like the clear air at dawn.
He calls all who keep walking with dreams in their hearts “travelers,” and delivers a warm yet powerful message that gently pushes them forward and sinks deep into the soul.
Written as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Nikkei Special: Gaia no Yoake (Gaia’s Dawn),” the song was released in March 2020 and included on his first solo album, “Miyamoto, Doppo.” Miyamoto says he was able to sing it without deceiving his heart; his soulful voice draws close to the listener and kindles a quiet light of hope.
For a fresh start! Songs that accompany new beginnings (51–60)
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.
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.
branching pointWANIMA
This is WANIMA’s single for June 2025, featuring a striking music video with actor Kengo Kora from Kumamoto running with powerful energy.
The song was originally created as the opening SE for their national tour.
Its lyrics explore the moments of choice in life and how we face ourselves.
Riding on a powerful band sound, it conveys the resolve to overcome inner conflict and step into the future.
Perfect for when you need the courage to take the next step! Let this song ignite your determination: “I’m starting from here!”
Song of BeginningsGReeeeN
A heartfelt anthem filled with kindness and courage—one that sinks deep into your soul.
Its warm lyrics gently nudge those ready to take a new step forward, while the refreshing melody resonates comfortably.
Released in March 2016, it reached many listeners as the theme song for Able’s commercial.
Perfect not only for those starting a new chapter in life, but also for moments when you want to express gratitude to someone special.
Wrapped in GReeeeN’s gentle vocals, this wonderful song gives you the courage to take that next step.
BrainwashingLiSA
This song showcases a new challenge from LiSA, known for theme songs in anime and films.
Written and composed by Tatsuya Kitani, it features a raw, aggressive sound that sets it apart from her previous work.
As the impactful title “Brainwashing” suggests, the theme centers on psychological rebirth and reset.
Released in August 2024, its lyrics encourage cutting ties with past traumas and suffering and being reborn as a new self—sure to give a push to anyone looking to reexamine their life.
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!