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

Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Bye-Good-Bye -Music Video-

The song I’d like you to dedicate to the club members who have worked hard together through both tough and joyful times is “Bye-Good-Bye.” It was released in 2022 by BE:FIRST, a boys’ group known for their cool looks and borderless appeal.

The sleek melody laid over a danceable beat is addictive.

The lyrics express the feeling of wanting to stay with someone important forever, yet being unable to, which will resonate with those of you retiring from your club activities.

Give it a listen while thinking of the friends who shared your youth.

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Starting Line ~ A New BreezeBaba Toshihide

Toshihide Baba / Starting Line ~ A New Wind

Singer-songwriter Toshihide Baba, whose compelling vocals move listeners to their core.

His 13th single, “Start Line ~A New Wind~,” is a track imbued with a powerful message that resonates in the heart.

The gentle vocals and rich, layered ensemble can lighten your mood when you’re worn out or gearing up to give it your all.

It’s a heartfelt ballad that offers courage and hope in tough times.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

MAN WITH A MISSION × milet “Kizuna no Kiseki” Music Video

Kizuna no Kiseki, a collaboration number by MAN WITH A MISSION and milet, evokes the powerful bonds we’ve nurtured with our teammates.

Released in 2023 as a double A-side single together with Koi Kogare, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Swordsmith Village Arc.

The melody lifts your spirits as it transitions from a Japanese-inspired intro into an explosively exciting rock sound.

Even after retiring from a club or team, it’s a song that reminds you that the bonds you wove with your companions remain unchanged—and encourages you to recall them for strength in tough times.

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SAKI

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365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

[MV full] 365 Nichi no Kamihikōki / AKB48 [Official]

The time eventually comes to retire from the club activities you devoted yourself to during your school days.

Along with a touch of sadness, AKB48’s “365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” is the perfect song to listen to as you feel a sense of accomplishment and the bonds with your teammates.

With its warm melody and resonant lyrics, it encourages you to look back on the days you’ve spent and take a courageous new step forward.

Its message, conveyed in soothing vocals as if speaking to you, will deeply resonate when you find yourself pausing between the end and beginning of youth.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to offer words of encouragement to graduates setting off toward a new future.

Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone

Mone Kamishiraishi “Natsukashii Mirai” (Lyrics/Composition: Naotaro Moriyama) Music Video

While making a strong impression as an actor, singer Mone Kamishiraishi is also highly acclaimed as an artist for her clear, pure singing voice.

Her 7th single “Natsukashii Mirai,” written and composed by Naotaro Moriyama, is also known as the support song for the 100th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

The feeling of not wanting to retire from your club is something that overflows all the more for those who gave it their all, isn’t it? Even so, when the time comes to step onto the next stage, this grand ballad gently gives you a push forward.

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Hoshino Takashi

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CrayonZOT on the WAVE & Fuji Taito

Crayon

The song that really lets you feel the deep friendship with the friends you spent your youth with is “Crayon.” It was produced by ZOT on the WAVE and Fuji Taito, two rappers attracting attention in the J-hip-hop scene.

The technical flow etched into the deep track is cool, and their effortless command of a melodic tune leaves a strong impression.

Pay attention to the lyrics, too, which convey an aggressive, “Let’s move forward!” attitude.

It’s a track that helps you hold on to your passion even after retiring from your club activities.

Try listening to it with the friends you’ve shared those fiery feelings with.

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room for growthCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – Nobishiro (Room to Grow)

A song that praises your single-minded effort toward matches and tournaments is Nobishiro.

It’s included on Case, the 2021 album by Creepy Nuts, the hip-hop duo leading the J-hip-hop scene.

The flow, which lays down honest, down-to-earth feelings over a rhythmic beat, is cool.

R-Shitei’s emotional vocals will cheer on all your hard work.

It’s a track that makes you want to believe in future possibilities as you look back on the days you spent in your club activities.

It’s also recommended to listen to it with teammates who devoted themselves to the same goal.

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