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 Compilation of Songs to Listen to When Retiring from Your Club Activities (51–60)
Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai
The song I want people retiring from their club activities—who are feeling both a sense of accomplishment and sudden emptiness—to listen to is “Hi wa Mata Noboru Kara” (“Because the Sun Will Rise Again”).
It was released in 2022 by the rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, known for delivering upbeat tracks that brighten listeners’ hearts.
Some of you may know it as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Mononoke Ninja Chinpūden.
The blend of a driving band performance with a classically inspired melody is particularly striking.
Be sure to pay attention to the heartfelt lyrics, which give you the courage to move forward while embracing both joy and sorrow.
It’s a song that celebrates not just your results, but all the days you worked hard.
Small worldBUMP OF CHICKEN
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.
Thank youikimonogakari
This is Ikimonogakari’s 18th single, written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo.
Released in May 2010, it won an Excellence Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.
The lyrics, which tenderly portray the love nurtured in everyday life and gratitude toward those dear to us, resonate deeply.
The warmth conveyed by holding hands and the hope for a shared future are expressed through a gentle melody that warmly embraces listeners.
In the 2013 school year, it was included as a choral piece in high school music textbooks, and it has also become a popular staple for graduation ceremonies.
It may feel a bit embarrassing to put into words, but this song is perfect for conveying thanks to the teachers, friends, and family who have supported you.
Why not sing it to express your honest feelings along with your memories of junior high school life?
Kitearashi
This is the 58th single by Arashi, a five-member idol group whose popularity as a national favorite has remained undiminished despite going on hiatus in 2020.
The song drew attention for being written by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu and was also selected as the “NHK 2020 Song.” The five distinctive yet harmonizing voices, paired with an arrangement that is simple yet majestic, evoke a refreshing sense of youth symbolized by school club activities.
And as Arashi’s final release before their hiatus, it may resonate with those about to retire from their club activities.
It’s a grand piece that suggests the road continues on even after all the effort and the moment of stepping away.
[Youth] A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when retiring from your club (61–70)
With UsJO1
The song I want to listen to with the friends I spent so much of my school life with during club activities is “With Us.” It was released in 2022 by the boy group JO1, who deliver songs themed around “dreams” and “life.” The majestic synth tones etched into a modern beat are striking, and a dazzling sound unfolds alongside their versatile choral work.
It’s a track that lets you feel how much you’ve grown from the day you joined your club until the day you retired.
Why not listen to it with the friends who have always worked hard by your side, no matter what?
ultramarineYOASOBI
This is the fifth digital-download-only single by YOASOBI, a male–female duo that has carved out a unique presence in the J-pop scene as emblematic of the subscription era.
Inspired by the manga Blue Period, the song also drew attention for featuring members of the acoustic session collective Plusonica on chorus.
Its forward-looking message, which seems to affirm the path you’ve chosen, feels like a supportive push as you step away from club activities with a clear, satisfied heart.
The rich choral work celebrates all the effort you’ve put in, making it a refreshing number that leaves you feeling uplifted.
sparkleFuji Kaze
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.