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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 to listen to when retiring from your club activities (1–10)
HarukaYOASOBI
A gem of a narrative song that portrays a girl’s life from the perspective of a mug.
Released in December 2020, this track is YOASOBI’s sixth single and is included on their debut EP, THE BOOK.
Based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel Tsuki Ōji (Moon Prince), it offers a heartwarming tale centered on encounters, farewells, and gratitude.
In June 2021, it surpassed 100 million streams and earned platinum certification, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a song that accompanies students retiring from club activities and those who have experienced parting with someone dear.
OrangeSPYAIR
This work was released in February 2024 as an EP from Sony Music Associated Records.
It drew attention for being selected as the theme song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.
It’s a wonderful piece that evokes youth, with SPYAIR’s distinctive emotional expression and melodies blending beautifully.
Within the limited time we have, it elevates encounters, bonds, and the fleeting nature of farewells through an emotional sound.
When you’re at a crossroads in life or when you feel like remembering someone important, this is a song that will stay close to your heart.
If you laugh at the skywacci
One song I want to give to seniors and teammates who narrowly lost their retirement game: “If You Smile at the Sky.” This song, which captures feelings like “I could do my best because I had my teammates” and “In the end I was left with frustration, but I gave it my all,” brings back memories of the tough days of practice and the times we laughed and cried together.
Listening to it can turn the irreplaceable club-activity days that were the center of our lives into beautiful memories, and help us use them as fuel to step into a new future.
It’s the one song I want you to listen to together, one last time, with the teammates who are about to head down different paths.
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair Bad
This song features moving melodies and relatable lyrics that resonate deeply.
Released digitally in June 2024, it was written as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary, which premiered in August of the same year.
My Hair is Bad’s warm vocals gently convey the importance of bonds with friends and family.
Also included on the album ghosts, this track further enriches the film’s worldview.
It’s recommended for those retiring from their school clubs or anyone who wants to look back on cherished memories.
Just listening will warm your heart and give you the courage to move forward.
It’s okayberii guddoman
Suffering and hardship are part and parcel of the process of striving.
"Daijoubu" by Berry Goodman is a song about standing back up for your dreams again and again, even when it feels like the pain is crushing you.
For those who have worked hard, it’s a song that’s easy to relate to.
It also helps you remember the tough times as one of your cherished memories.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
As the end of the club activities you devoted yourself to during your student life draws near, you’re likely to be filled with deep emotion.
When you listen to “Sazanka,” it should give you the courage to look back on the days of friendship and growth and step forward into a new beginning.
The warm melody and lyrics of this song will surely bring back the joy you felt while immersing yourself in your club and the memories of the challenges you faced.
Fukase’s gentle voice delivers the feelings woven into the lyrics straight to your heart and will stand by graduates in this moment.
It’s a highly recommended song for etching into your heart both the loneliness felt at retirement and the time spent with your teammates.
Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
A heart-stirring song that’s perfect for a club activity retirement scene.
Included on Official HIGE DANDism’s 2019 album “Traveler,” this track features lyrics that poignantly convey both the sadness of parting and the spark of new hope.
It was used as an insert song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Ato 3-kai, Kimi ni Aeru” (We Can Meet Three More Times), closely mirroring the story’s portrayal of a relationship’s end.
A calm, piano-centered ballad, it’s marked by its moving melody.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when making your final memories with teammates you’ve worked hard alongside, or when you need the courage to take a new step forward.