[2026] Recommended for Women! A Collection of Moving J-POP Graduation Songs

Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 'Someday These Tears Will' Short Ver.

Little Glee Monster’s “Itsuka Kono Namida ga” is a motivational song that celebrates the efforts made so far and the bonds with teammates, and because of its lyrics, it’s also loved as a graduation song.

Chosen as the support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it especially resonates with those who poured their hearts into club activities.

Listening to this track will surely give you the courage to feel, “I can keep doing my best on the new stages ahead!”

my graduationSPEED

SPEED / my graduation -Music Video-

This song, which evokes a refreshing spring breeze, is known as one of SPEED’s signature tracks.

Released in February 1998 as their sixth single, it’s beloved among fans as a classic graduation song.

The lyrics convey the courage to overcome parting with someone important and take a new step forward, offering a warmth that feels close to the listener’s heart.

Beginning with gentle piano tones and gradually building in intensity, the arrangement calls to mind the scenes of a graduation ceremony.

It’s a perfect track not only for those about to embark on a new path, but also for anyone at a turning point in life.

It’s also recommended for moments when you want to reminisce about memories with friends.

GraduationZONE

ZONE “Graduation” Official Music Video

ZONE’s “Sotsugyo (Graduation)” is a song filled with memories of student life and a classic that resonates with many.

It features powerful vocals and a refreshing guitar sound.

By looking back on the feelings from when you first met, it lets you rediscover the weight of friendship and parting.

It’s sure to deliver heartfelt courage and an uplifting message to those about to take a new step before graduation, as well as to those who have already experienced it.

As you connect with the emotions woven into the lyrics, take time to reflect on your precious memories and enjoy a heartwarming moment.

It’s also easy to sing at karaoke and perfect for fun occasions.

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

Cherry Blossom, You, Me – SAKURA KIMI WATASHI

This is a bittersweet graduation song with a cherry blossom motif.

Written and composed by tuki.

at the age of 15, it was released in January 2024.

Set to the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, the song carefully portrays the protagonist’s complex feelings on the eve of graduation.

The lyrics are striking for how they overlay a fleeting first love onto cherry blossoms scattering with the arrival of spring.

The song also drew attention as the theme song for Kyo Suki (Today’s Love).

It’s perfect for the graduation season, but also recommended for anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

You’re sure to be soothed by tuki.’s clear, expansive vocals.

The ringing beginning of a dreamkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Yumeno Hajima Ring Ring (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Yume no Hajimarin Rin) Official Music Video

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s iconic graduation song, “Yume no Hajimarinrin.” In this track, the theme of parting with teachers and friends and taking a step from graduation into a new world is expressed in Kyary’s signature pop style.

Though it’s a farewell song with lyrics that tug at the heart and could easily feel melancholy, the Kyary Pamyu Pamyu world makes it irresistibly cute—bittersweet yet leaving you feeling positive by the end.

Let this song soothe the loneliness of graduation.

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My friendMiyuhan

Miyuhan “Boku no Friend” - TV Size - (TV Anime ‘Kemono Friends’ Ending Theme) MV

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 “Natsukashii Mirai” (Lyrics/Composition: Naotaro Moriyama) Music Video

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.