March is the month when we set out from dear friends and teachers who have supported us, embarking on a new chapter.
Songs that both celebrate graduates and give us the courage to take a first step are indispensable for graduation ceremonies.
In this article, we’ve compiled graduation songs recommended for men.
From timeless graduation songs with messages that resonate across generations and cheer on graduates in any era, to tracks performed by today’s most talked-about artists, we’ll introduce a wide range.
Please lend an ear to these heartwarming songs that gently embrace the anxiety and loneliness of parting.
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Recommended graduation songs for men: tracks that cheer on a new beginning (1–10)
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
The song I want to listen to while reflecting on a friend I’m parting ways with is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Tomodachi no Uta” (“Song of Friends”).
The lyrics, written by Motoo Fujiwara as he thought of characters from works he loved since childhood, convey a clumsy yet warm sense of friendship, and the grand sound incorporating trumpet is sure to resonate deeply with men as well.
Released in February 2011 as their 19th single, this track moved many as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.” It’s a song that wraps up the anxieties of a new departure and gently nudges you forward.
Even if you end up walking separate paths, it makes you believe the time you shared won’t disappear—a masterpiece filled with kindness.
OrangeSPYAIR
When it comes to songs that give a push to those embarking on a new chapter, this track by SPYAIR stands out.
Released in February 2024, it also drew attention as the theme song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie.
Set to a fast-paced sound, it sings about encounters, bonds, and farewells within limited time.
YOSUKE’s powerful vocals are sure to give listeners courage.
It’s a perfect song for anyone taking a new step while cherishing memories with dear friends.
Played at graduations or farewell parties, it will surely resonate with the heart.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
This is a stirring rock number by ONE OK ROCK that portrays the fiery bonds between friends charging toward their dreams.
While looking back on the youthful days they spent together, it vows that each will shine on the path they’ve chosen, powerfully pushing listeners forward.
Even if they grow apart, the memories in their hearts remain unfading treasures—an encouraging message that gives courage.
Included on the October 2011 album “Zankyo Reference,” this song is perfect to listen to while cheering on friends as they leap into a new world and salute each other’s efforts.
As an anthem that blows away anxiety and loneliness and helps you face forward, it’s definitely worth checking out!
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
This is a track whose beautiful, fleeting sound and lyrics—portraying the aching feelings of two childhood companions who grow apart as they become adults—strike straight at the heart.
Included on singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu’s album BOOTLEG, released in October 2017, the song also drew major attention for featuring actor Masaki Suda as a guest vocalist.
It contrasts the past, when they laughed together without a care, with the present, as they each walk their own path.
Its message—suggesting a bond that remains deep inside no matter how much time passes—gently encourages men setting out for different places.
After graduation, when you feel anxious or lonely about a new life ahead, why not listen to it while reminiscing about an old friend?
JourneyFuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze’s “Tabiji” will be a special verse for many graduates.
His warm yet powerful voice greatly expands the sense of anticipation for the future.
The memorable lyrics encourage those taking a new step and beautifully color the milestone of graduation.
It carries the poignancy of looking back on memories at the end of a long journey, while staying close to the listener and giving them courage.
Beloved as the theme song for “Nijiiro Karte,” its pleasant melody is etched in the memories of many.
It is a message from Fujii Kaze not only to graduates, but to everyone setting out for a new stage.
March 9Remioromen
Among songs that celebrate new beginnings, Remioromen’s “March 9th” is one of the most iconic.
It was originally written to be performed at a friend’s wedding, but it’s now often chosen as a choral piece at many schools during graduation season.
Remioromen’s strong yet gentle vocals tenderly envelop the sadness of parting and the hope for a new future.
Its use in the drama “1 Litre of Tears” also helped it become a beloved ballad for many people.
It’s a song that expresses gratitude to friends and teachers and gives you the courage to move forward.
CorrectRADWIMPS
A perfect song to recommend to graduates who are embarking on a new chapter and stepping into the unknown is “Seikai” by RADWIMPS.
Created for NHK’s event “18-Fes,” its lyrics are filled with the essence of youth and will deeply resonate with graduates.
The passionate, emotional band performance is moving, and its uplifting message warmly encourages those setting off on a fresh start.
With its gentle yet powerful piano, let this song etch itself into your memory of graduation day.
Even if we don’t know what the future holds, “Seikai” can become part of your life and give you the strength to move forward.