[2026] Recommended for Women! A Collection of Moving J-POP Graduation Songs
Graduation songs that color farewells with friends and new beginnings are beloved across generations, no matter the era.
In this article, while focusing on the theme of graduation songs, we’ll introduce a wide range of tracks sung by female artists that we especially recommend for women.
From nostalgic tunes to songs that mark fresh encounters, we’ve selected pieces from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras across genres and periods, so you’re sure to find a song that resonates with your heart.
Use this as a reference not only for choosing BGM for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties, but also for karaoke at after-parties following the ceremony!
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[2026] Recommended for Women! A Moving Collection of J-POP Graduation Songs (61–70)
My friendMiyuhan
If you want to hear a song about friendship for a graduation scene, this track is highly recommended.
Released in February 2017 as the ending theme for the anime Kemono Friends, it enjoys strong popularity both as a friendship song and a graduation song.
The true charm of this piece lies in its lyrics: not only do they recount episodes that make you empathize without thinking, but they also convey a poignant yet warm feeling that resonates deep in your heart—something that truly feels unique to Mewhan.
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone
Mone Kamishiraishi’s “Natsukashii Mirai” is a perfect song for graduation ceremonies.
Its warm lyrics portray both anticipation for the future and a wistful fondness for everyday life up to now, matching the theme of graduation as a new departure.
The song also carries a message of encouragement that sweeps away anxieties about what lies ahead.
With Naotaro Moriyama’s poetic word choices and the resonant harmonies in the choral sections, it’s a memorable piece that touches the heart.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke to color those precious moments.
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
“Shun’yo” delicately sings of graduation scenes under the gentle sunlight that signals the arrival of spring.
Born from a collaboration between virtual artist KAF and producer Kujira, the song blends warmth with hope.
Its cute, pop-tinged sound pairs beautifully with KAF’s crystal-clear vocals.
The lyrics feel like writing the final page of youth, resonating with many graduates.
It’s a song we hope everyone embarking on a new chapter will hear.
GarnetOku Hanako
In July 2006, Hanako Oku released a work whose gentle, warm emotions resonate alongside its melody.
Written as the theme song for the feature-length animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, it was her fourth single.
The lyrics delicately portray scenes on the school grounds and the after-school atmosphere, wrapping cherished memories of school life—and the precious moments everyone wants to hold onto—gently and tenderly.
Created at the request of the film’s production team by reading the story from the storyboard and script, the song was completed to align closely with the protagonist’s feelings.
It spent 19 weeks on the Oricon charts and won the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize for Best Film Theme Song.
It’s a track I can wholeheartedly recommend for moments when you want to share memories with friends or dedicate a song to someone dear.
My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster
A heartfelt best-friend song by Little Glee Monster that conveys the wonder of friendship through warm, moving vocals.
It gently wraps the bond between close friends—and the unspoken feelings they sense in each other—in harmonies only Litte Glee Monster can deliver.
Released in May 2016, the track was also featured in a Round One commercial, resonating with many listeners.
It gained enthusiastic support especially among junior high and high school girls, earning high praise not only for the group’s vocal skill but also for their unity as a team.
It’s the perfect song for reminiscing about treasured memories with dear friends or for students approaching graduation.
Sing it at karaoke, and your friendship is sure to grow even stronger!
CorrectRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS delivers a tender melody with a profound message that resonates deeply during graduation season.
The warm soundscape woven by piano tones and a student choir gently embraces moments of looking back on youthful days.
The lyrics, which depict the search for the right answers in life and the journey to find one’s true self, strike a universal chord that anyone can relate to.
Released for streaming in January 2024 and followed by a limited-production CD in February, this work was born from encounters with the younger generation and takes on a new challenge by incorporating a student choir.
It is a heartwarming song that stands beside young people leaving their schools and those facing turning points in life.
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks
CHiCO with HoneyWorks specializes in love songs, but their track “Okurimono Uta” isn’t a love song—it’s crafted as a thank-you song dedicated to someone important.
The moving lyrics addressed to family or a beloved mentor really resonate.
The melody is polished into an easy-listening pop style.
