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)
From hereWANIMA
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.
For a fresh start! Songs that accompany new beginnings (51–60)
breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE
A buoyant pop number that’s perfect for starting your day.
This track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE rides on a refreshing melody, singing about the small shifts of the heart and forward-looking energy in everyday life.
Motoki Omori’s clear vocals and the vivid sound will give listeners courage.
Released in June 2025, it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s morning information program “Sun! Shine” starting in March 2025.
If you listen when you’re ready to take on a challenge, it’s sure to give you a boost—and it’s great for a change of pace, too.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
A powerful cheer song that traces the emotional journey from searching for the meaning of life and hope to the resolve to take a new step forward.
ONE OK ROCK’s melodious rock sound blends perfectly with vocalist Taka’s emotionally rich voice.
Released in August 2012 as their seventh single, this track also drew attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin starring Takeru Satoh.
The protagonist’s determination to overcome past trials and move toward the future aligns beautifully with the movie’s story.
Listen to it while walking, and its driving beat and positive message will give you a push—it’s truly a perfect companion for your workout.
birthdayDISH//
This song gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
It’s a track included on DISH//’s album “X,” released in February 2021, and was created as the theme song for the smartphone game app “La Corda d’Oro Starlight Orchestra.” Takumi Kitamura’s clear, expansive vocals powerfully convey the beginning of a new journey.
While the song has an upbeat, pop feel, its melody line carries a hint of poignancy.
It’s imbued with a message that gives you a push at life’s turning points, such as moving or starting a new chapter.
Why not let DISH//’s music add a vibrant touch to your new life as you boldly move forward?
It’s okayMarushii
In March 2023, Marcy released an encouraging song whose warm message about facing forward and moving ahead resonates deeply.
Written specifically for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now,” the track features Marcy’s characteristically delicate word choice and a driving band sound.
Included on the album “Candle,” it gently supports those carrying setbacks and anxieties as they strive to overcome them.
It’s a song that stands by anyone feeling uneasy before a new beginning or trying their best in a new environment.
GO!!!FLOW
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.
GOBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a song whose warm lyrics gently embrace the clumsiness and setbacks we encounter in life.
Included on BUMP OF CHICKEN’s February 2016 album “Butterflies,” it explores themes of life’s hardships, hope, and the strength to move forward.
Also featured in the TV commercials for the game Granblue Fantasy and as the opening theme for its anime adaptation, the track powerfully captures a grand and beautiful worldview.
Its dignified sound and lyrics, combining brightness with a touch of melancholy, resonate deeply and gently encourage those about to take a new step—an uplifting anthem of support.