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.
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.