A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when retiring from your school club [Youth]
“Retiring from your club” marks a special moment in youth—a line drawn after days spent running headlong, giving it your all.
Whether it’s a sports team or a cultural club, the time you spent with your teammates is an irreplaceable treasure.
In this article, we’ve gathered youth anthems and moving songs we hope you’ll listen to at the moment you step away from your club activities.
From tear-jerking tracks to numbers that help you look forward, these songs are perfect for the milestone of retirement.
You’re sure to discover music that will stay in your heart.
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[Youth] A collection of songs you want to listen to when retiring from your club activities (101–110)
New EraAdo
The song that gives you a push when you retire from a club you’ve poured your heart into and take a new step forward is “New Genesis.” Released in 2022 by Ado, a singer overwhelmingly popular especially among younger generations, it also made waves as the theme song for ONE PIECE FILM RED.
It’s an electronica track that blends nostalgia with modernity, featuring shimmering synth tones.
Its heroic lyrics, which depict a new era that’s about to begin, are sure to stir your heart.
Alongside her gentle yet powerful vocals, this is a song that sends cheers to you for all your hard work.
Thunderous applauseLiSA
Thanks to the mega-hit of her 15th single, Gurenge, singer LiSA has risen beyond the boundaries of an anime-song artist and captured widespread attention.
The pre-release single Issei no Kassai from her 6th album LANDER is a powerful rock tune written as the official theme song for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 broadcast.
Its lyrics, which teach us the value of staking everything on a single moment, will deeply resonate with anyone who has ever devoted themselves wholeheartedly to a school club activity.
It’s a track we hope you’ll listen to when retiring from your club, reflecting on who you’ve been up to that point—a song that celebrates the youth you’ve lived.
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.
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.
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.
[Youth] A roundup of songs you’ll want to listen to when retiring from your club (111–120)
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.
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!
