Recommended graduation songs for men: tracks that cheer you on as you embark on a new journey

YellKobukuro

Kobukuro “YELL ~Eru~”

Kobukuro’s debut song is an uplifting anthem that gives hope and courage.

Like buds that bloom in spring after enduring the winter, it portrays a future awaiting beyond hardships.

Its message—that your path is not wrong and someone is waiting for you—resonates deeply.

Released in March 2001, it reached No.

4 on the Oricon chart and is included on the album ALL SINGLES BEST.

It was also used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Ucchikuru!?” Why not listen to this song for courage at graduation ceremonies or when taking a new step forward?

On the Day of DepartureGasshou Kyoku

[Chorus Song] On the Day of Departure / With Lyrics / Singing Practice / Graduation Song #chorus #classchorus #graduationsong #choruscontest

When it comes to choral songs about graduation, “Tabidachi no Hi ni” is indispensable.

Composed in 1991 by teachers at a junior high school in Saitama Prefecture, the song became known nationwide after it was used in an NTT East Japan commercial in 2007.

In a 2008 Oricon survey of “graduation songs people have sung,” it ranked first among junior high and high school students.

For those who actually sang it at their graduation ceremony, it’s surely one of those masterpieces that brings you to tears.

It’s a song you’ll definitely want to sing with your irreplaceable friends and the teachers who supported you!

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ARASHI – Kite [Official Music Video]

A song to stand by your side as you say goodbye to your school days arrives in Arashi’s voices.

Created by Kenshi Yonezu, this work was released in November 2020 and, as NHK’s theme song for 2020, moved the hearts of many.

Like a kite soaring high, it is filled with courage and hope to take flight into a new world.

Longing for the future and bonds with loved ones are expressed in beautiful harmony, and listening to it on graduation day will surely strike a deep chord.

The warm vocals woven by the five members of Arashi will gently give you a push as you take your first new step.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

I’ve found a heartwarming graduation song! It delicately portrays the pain of unrequited love and the farewell of graduation, and it almost brought me to tears.

Takaya Kawasaki’s husky voice captures the protagonist’s feelings perfectly.

Released in January 2021, this track is ideal for the graduation season.

It’s also included on the album “Nukumori.” I especially recommend it to anyone who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings, or who is facing a farewell with someone important.

It will surely give you a gentle push forward!

BYE-BYEHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / BYE-BYE

A song depicting a heartrending farewell and a new beginning was released in April 2024.

Written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” the piece features Ayumi Hamasaki’s delicate vocals.

Set to a melody that seems to bridge the past and the future, it sings of the preciousness of each moment and of hope.

Its distinctive sound—fusing electronic and orchestral elements—is also captivating.

Included on the album “A Song for You,” it stands as a track that symbolizes a new chapter in Hamasaki’s musical career.

It’s a song that gently supports those facing graduation, parting, or key crossroads in life.

Why not take the time to listen closely?