A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when retiring from your school club [Youth]

DREAMShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “DREAM” MV

This is a song I’d love anyone who devoted themselves to a school club to hear.

In the lyrics woven by Shota Shimizu, you’ll find the drive to chase your dreams and the bonds with your teammates—messages that are sure to resonate with anyone who worked hard in their club activities.

Released in January 2014, the track was also used as the ending theme for the TV drama “The Mysterious Transfer Student.” It’s included on the album ENCORE as well.

With its refreshing melody and powerful vocals, it gives you the courage to overcome any obstacle.

Whether you’re retiring from your club or an adult looking back fondly on your school days, be sure to give it a listen.

Loved oneFOMARE

FOMARE “The One I Love” Official Music Video

This song beautifully captures the importance of everyday life and the deep bonds with friends and loved ones.

It went viral on TikTok and powerfully resonates with young people.

When you listen to it at milestones like graduation or retirement from a club, memories will come flooding back.

The story woven through the track stirs not only romance but the sweet, bittersweet nostalgia of youth itself, reminding you of the value of the days you once took for granted.

With their sound and lyrically strong message, it’s an unforgettable song you’ll want to hear when stepping away from club activities.

Small worldBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN「Small world」

While being a band that has influenced countless younger rock groups, BUMP OF CHICKEN—a four-piece rock band that continues to evolve—released this as their 17th digital-only single.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Sumikkogurashi: The Little Wizard in the Blue Moonlight,” it’s a soothing number where gentle vocals and band sound intertwine with the movie’s worldview.

The lyrics, which recall the experiences and encounters along the path one has chosen and convey feelings toward companions who have shared every joy and sorrow, may resonate with the years spent in club activities.

It is a beautiful work that offers solace to the somewhat lonely feelings that come with retiring from a club.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa

Road of Major / Kokoro-e

A track by Road of Major that gained popularity after being featured as the opening theme for the baseball anime Major.

It’s a familiar song for those who watched the anime all along or played baseball themselves.

It’s a piece that lets you reflect on the days you worked hard in your club activities.

Even if you struggled with the gap between dreams and reality, the days you cherished the present and kept moving forward are surely going to pay off in the future.

This song isn’t just for looking back on your memories—it’s also perfect as a fight song for yourself as you retire and take on a new stage.

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SAKI

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sparkleFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Kirari (Official Video)

This is the eighth digital-only single by singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, a native of Okayama who’s drawing attention for his distinctive lyrics laced with dialect and his broad musical background.

Written specifically as the theme for Honda’s VEZEL commercial, it’s a dance-pop number whose total streams have surpassed 100 million plays.

Its lyrics wrap memories of club activities—full not only of fun but also, at times, hardship—in a refreshing breeze, likely encouraging new dreams and life after retiring from a club.

No matter what results or memories you carry, it colors them with freshness, making it a perfect work to kick off a new path.

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Hoshino Takashi

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BOYKing Gnu

King Gnu – BOY

This is the third single by King Gnu, a four-piece band dubbed the “Tokyo New Mixture Style” for their high-quality sound born from a wide-ranging musical background.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings, the track lingers in the ear with a gentle, endearing arrangement that departs from the avant-garde image that had been their trademark.

The lyrics seem to acknowledge the efforts of one’s youth, instilling a feeling that, at the moment of retirement or a turning point, you can affirm the path you chose.

With a breezy yet sophisticated groove that’s irresistibly catchy, it’s a work that showcases a new facet of King Gnu’s musicality.

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Hoshino Takashi

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A New WorldGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / New World (Promotion Video)

The song I want you to listen to with the teammates who shed sweat and tears alongside you in your club activities is “Atarashii Sekai” (“A New World”).

It was released in 2022 by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, a dance and vocal group that captivates audiences with acrobatic performances.

The deep synth tones etched into the hip-hop-inspired track are striking.

Its refreshing, stylish sound pairs perfectly with lyrics filled with hope for the future.

It’s the perfect song to celebrate you as you retire from your club.

Be sure to listen to it together with the members you spent those days with.

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mutō

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