A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when retiring from your school club [Youth]
For many of us, club activities made up a big part of school life, and plenty of people devoted themselves to them with everything they had, right?
The timing varies depending on the club, but the day of retirement will eventually come.
As that day approaches, you’re probably feeling a mix of sadness and a sense of accomplishment for seeing things through to the end.
I’m sure the bonds with your teammates have also grown even stronger through your club activities.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs I want you—who have given your all and are now retiring—to listen to.
I’ve gathered songs that celebrate your hard work and sing about friendship, so please give them a listen.
These are timeless tracks that will truly resonate with your heart.
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[Youth] A roundup of songs you’ll want to listen to when retiring from your club (91–100)
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
A song that lets you feel a strong bond with your teammates even after retiring from your club is “Tsubame.” It was released in 2021 by the music duo YOASOBI, hugely popular among teens.
Its colorful arrangement evokes a sense of “Wa” (Japanese aesthetic) and leaves a strong impression.
The catchy melodic lines etched into the rhythmic tempo are adorable, resonating alongside the radiant choral work by ikura and the group Midories.
It’s a song that teaches us that even if everyone goes down different paths, our hearts remain connected.
Try listening to it with the friends who shared your youth.
Transparent WorldLittle Glee Monster
This is the 18th single by the female vocal group Little Glee Monster, which was formed mainly from successful applicants of the “Saikyō Uta Shōjo Audition,” an event held to discover female vocalists who can thrive on the world stage.
The song was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, and their signature, beautiful choral work is wonderfully soothing.
The lyrics, which evoke a new world awaiting at the end of a path forged by running recklessly forward despite doubts, offer not only sadness but also hope for that special moment of retiring from club activities.
With its translucent vocals, this number celebrates the efforts of youth and gently heals the heart.
PrideTakahashi Yuu
If you devoted yourself wholeheartedly to a school club, there’s a Takahashi Yu song I really want you to hear.
Its lyrics, filled with messages of self-affirmation and bouncing back in the face of setbacks and failures, truly resonate.
They instill a strong resolve that says “I can still do it,” and the courage to stand up no matter how many times you fall.
Released in May 2018, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime Major 2nd.
I recommend it not only to students about to retire from their club activities, but also to adults standing at life’s crossroads, as a song that helps you rediscover your own worth.
Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora
This song is filled with the bittersweet feelings of youthful love and the loneliness of graduation.
The lyrics vividly evoke scenes like cherry blossom buds and school life, making your chest tighten without you even realizing it.
The pain of unrequited love, the frustration of being unable to confess, and the sense of impending farewell before graduation—those complex emotions are all woven in.
Released in January 2024, the track arrived at just the right moment for graduation season.
It’s also an ambitious work that introduced the group’s first-ever selection system with 12 chosen members.
It’s recommended not only for students facing club retirements or graduation, but also for adults who long for their youthful days.
ImperfectŌishi Masayoshi
Let’s welcome the new life that begins after retiring from your club activities with burning passion! This track by the popular singer Masayoshi Oishi, known for performing many anime songs, was released in 2021.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime SSSS.DYNAZENON.
It’s an exhilarating number bursting with an almost overwhelming level of energy.
Listening to it is so refreshing! Your stress will vanish in an instant.
The lyric that says, “You’re the protagonist of the story too,” is so cool!
morning starLiSA
This is the 20th single by the female singer LiSA, who became widely known beyond the anisong scene to a broad audience following the massive hits of “Gurenge” and “Homura.” The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Mugen Train Arc, and from the intro—featuring edgy guitar sounds and a majestic string arrangement—it instantly amps you up.
The lyrics suggest that both the joys and hardships you’ve experienced will someday become a light illuminating your own path, making it a song that can truly support your heart at the time of retiring from a school club.
It’s a rock tune that celebrates the days of effort you poured into your club activities throughout your youth.
GraduationOzaki Yutaka
Yutaka Ozaki delivers a work that captures the clumsy emotions of youth in their entirety with his powerful singing voice.
Frankly portraying the feelings of young people—such as the sense of suffocation in school life and distrust toward adults—this piece carries a universal message about the thirst for freedom felt within the school days that everyone experiences.
Released in January 1985 and peaking at No.
20 on the Oricon charts, it was issued as the lead single from the album Kaikisen (Tropic of Cancer).
Later, in 2016, it was also featured as the commercial song for a web-exclusive short film by a casual clothing chain, continuing to resonate with many people across generations.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re wavering between ideals and reality or questioning the norms of society.
In conclusion
We introduced recommended songs to listen to when retiring from a school club.
There were plenty of tracks that praise all the effort you’ve put in and celebrate the bonds with your teammates! Listening to the songs we shared will surely bring back memories of your club days and make you think, “I’m so glad I kept giving it my all!” I believe the hard work and experience you’ve gained will definitely serve you well on the next stage.
Wishing you all the best as you take your next step.