RAG MusicGraduation
A lovely graduation song

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

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.

Playlist

Recommended graduation songs for men: tracks that cheer you on as you embark on a new journey
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1eastSong of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected
2eastGray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A poignant song depicting the bonds with a friend and a farewell
3eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Bonds and resolve with companions heading toward our dreams
4eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
A moving song that cheers on a new beginning
5eastJourneyFuji Kaze
JourneyFuji Kazeplay_arrow
“Tabiji” by Fujii Kaze is a song for graduates.
6eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
On March 9, the song of departure envelops the heart.
7eastspring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that gently depicts the milestone of graduation.
8eastSakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
The moving cheer song for graduates, 'Sakurabare'.
9eastGraduationOzaki Yutaka
GraduationOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
Yutaka Ozaki “Graduation”: A Song of Youthful Liberation and Hope
10eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
The cheering song for graduates, 'Bokura Mata,' soothes the heart.
11eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A cheer song by RADWIMPS for graduates
12eastbookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
Encounters and Farewells of Spring: “Bookmark,” a Cheer Song for Graduates
13eastIf you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays the efforts and bonds of youth.
14eastSakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
The classic song “Sakura” that colors the graduation season
15eastHomeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that accompanies graduation
16eastfar; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
A Song of Graduation and Hope for a New Beginning
17eastproofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
Flumpool’s “Akashi” is an anthem of youthful hope.
18eastSakura, Bloom!arashi
Sakura, Bloom!arashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s classic song that sings of the courage and hope to face forward
19eastFriend ~Time of Departure~yuzu
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzuplay_arrow
A song of parting at graduation and hope for a new step forward
20eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
A Spitz song that expresses gratitude for youth and friendship
21eastWords of FarewellGReeeeN
Words of FarewellGReeeeNplay_arrow
A passionate anthem of support for comrades, infused with bonds and hope.
22eastRun Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A song of summer’s end and the warm farewell of friendship
23eastYouth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A passionate message that captures the brilliance of youth with a sense of speed
24eastWhen I turn around…Janne Da Arc
When I turn around...Janne Da Arcplay_arrow
A moving ballad that sings of parting and reunion
25eastBye, my friendbokula.
Bye, my friendbokula.play_arrow
A coming-of-age song by the Hiroshima band bokula.
26easttreasurewacci
treasurewacciplay_arrow
An inspiring song that encourages the courage to pursue your dreams
27eastSakura RoadKyūshūdan
Sakura RoadKyūshūdanplay_arrow
A Kyushu man's classic song of parting and setting out in spring
28eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A poignant ballad that portrays parting and hope
29eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song about being yourself, gifted for graduation season
30eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that depicts the beauty and cruelty of life
31easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
Even if dreams break, the light can still be seen.
32eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad gently portrays a farewell.
33eastI won’t let you say goodbye.B’z
I won't let you say goodbye.B'zplay_arrow
A song about finding the courage to look forward and move on after a parting
34eastSparkle, sparkle!Kishidan
Sparkle, sparkle!Kishidanplay_arrow
Cheer them on with Kishidan’s graduation song
35eastBecause we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
Because we're friends.Ochiai Wataruplay_arrow
Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
36eastSakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
Yuuri's moving graduation song, cheering on the start of a new chapter in life
37eastDaphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//play_arrow
A song that supports anxieties about entrance exams and graduation
38eastBe the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddomanplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates the value of those who support from behind the scenes
39eastLast SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of graduation feelings
40eastThank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya
Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoyaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds
41eastspring skySuzuki Suzuki
spring skySuzuki Suzukiplay_arrow
A cheer song themed around Suzuki Suzuki’s graduation
42eastAfter the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, cross-dominance Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata
After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, cross-dominance Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyataplay_arrow
From winter to spring, a gentle cheer song
43eastclassmateKALMA
classmateKALMAplay_arrow
The End of Youth and a Song of Memories
44eastDear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafuplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that portrays growth into adulthood and the anxieties that come with it
45eastPath of HopeSambomasutā
Path of HopeSambomasutāplay_arrow
The courage to face forward, a powerful anthem cheering on our dreams
46eastcherry blossomberii guddoman
cherry blossomberii guddomanplay_arrow
Looking back on memories with the graduation song “Sakura”
47eastWhen spring is overkepura
When spring is overkepuraplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays the emotions and hopes of youth
48eastDear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
A gentle song that encourages you through anxieties about your dreams
49eastsouth wind
south windplay_arrow
The hopeful song that echoes at the graduation ceremony, 'Minamikaze' (South Wind)
50eastDeparture GraffitiFLOW
Departure GraffitiFLOWplay_arrow
A graduation song that captures the emotion of departure
51eastGraduationMy Hair is Bad
GraduationMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
Depicting changes in relationships and differences in perspective
52eastBy My SideOmoinotake
By My SideOmoinotakeplay_arrow
A graduation song that portrays appreciation for music and friendship
53eastStand by MeSaucy Dog
Stand by MeSaucy Dogplay_arrow
A bittersweet youth song that portrays the emotions of graduation
54eastEnd and Beginningkariyushi 58
End and Beginningkariyushi 58play_arrow
A perfect classic for Kariyushi58’s graduation
55eastGoodbye, graduation.haji→
Goodbye, graduation.haji→play_arrow
A moving song that sings of the anxieties and hopes of graduation
56eastUraraBikkeburanka
UraraBikkeburankaplay_arrow
A New Departure and Song of Hope
57eastStarting lineKaientai
Starting lineKaientaiplay_arrow
Graduation is a new beginning—let’s face forward and keep walking.
58eastGraduation DaySasuke
Graduation DaySasukeplay_arrow
A heartwarming, moving song that colors graduation
59eastKadode no Ippo (feat. CHICO CARLITO)ASOBOiSM
Kadode no Ippo (feat. CHICO CARLITO)ASOBOiSMplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem that portrays the courage of graduation
60eastGraduationTakahashi Yuu
GraduationTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Takahashi Yu’s music that sings of the emotions of graduation
61eastGraduation song, friends’ song19
Graduation song, friends' song19play_arrow
Graduation song, a track of support and courage for friends
62eastsailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A song of courage to face destiny, an anthem cheering on our dreams
63eastGraduationDEEN
GraduationDEENplay_arrow
Sing about friendship and hope in a graduation song
64eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILEplay_arrow
EXILE’s “Michi” is a moving song dedicated to the graduation season.
65eastCherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHIplay_arrow
A moving song of youth and farewell by EXILE ATSUSHI as a solo artist
66eastJust a little longer until graduationGLAY
Just a little longer until graduationGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY’s classic song that depicts youth before graduation
67eastSong of DepartureMr.Children
Song of DepartureMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A heartwarming graduation song that sings of the hope of setting out
68eastmigratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A song by [Alexandros] that supports dreams
69eastDeparture Numberyuzu
Departure Numberyuzuplay_arrow
Memories and Landscapes Woven by a Song of Departure
70eastSong of CompanionsZa Masumisairu
Song of CompanionsZa Masumisairuplay_arrow
A classic youth punk anthem that sings of friendship and positivity
71eastFriend ShipHoshino Gen
Friend ShipHoshino Genplay_arrow
A moving song that depicts friendship and the longing for reunion
72eastGazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with feelings for graduation
73eastGoodbye, baby.Fuji Kaze
Goodbye, baby.Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s rock song to cheer on new beginnings resonates with the heart
74eastFull of memoriesH₂O
Full of memoriesH₂Oplay_arrow
H2O’s classic that portrays memories of youth
75eastcherry blossomKALMA
cherry blossomKALMAplay_arrow
An uplifting youth rock anthem marking the spring turning point
76eastUntil we meet againHirai Dai
Until we meet againHirai Daiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by Dai Hirai for graduates
77easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
A passionate song that looks forward and gives the courage to live
78eastSong of DepartureAAA
Song of DepartureAAAplay_arrow
AAA’s moving ballad supports your life.
79eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that sings of the courage to live
80eastoneselfTani Yuuki
oneselfTani Yuukiplay_arrow
A heartfelt song that captures the anxieties and hopes of graduation
81eastFrom hereWANIMA
From hereWANIMAplay_arrow
A WANIMA song that sings of hope for a new life
82eastSignalWANIMA
SignalWANIMAplay_arrow
Graduation, a song of hope for a new life
83eastMy good friendKamayatsu Hiroshi
My good friendKamayatsu Hiroshiplay_arrow
It’s a gentle yet passionate friendship song that reflects on friends from my school days.
84eastDoki itnaniwa danshi
Doki itnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
Naniwa Danshi’s new-life support song conveys courage and hope.
85eastSong Yellyuzu
Song Yellyuzuplay_arrow
Graduation is a new step—move forward with hope in your heart.
86eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s moving song that gives you the courage to look ahead.
87eastGraduationgagaga supi
Graduationgagaga supiplay_arrow
A youth song about graduation and parting with someone you love
88eastcompanion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s classic song celebrating male friendship, “Nakama.”
89eastcherry blossomKobukuro
cherry blossomKobukuroplay_arrow
A song of feelings at graduation, with cherry blossom petals falling
90eastPrecious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A pleasant coming-of-age song by Road of Major
91eastDeparturetaiyozoku
Departuretaiyozokuplay_arrow
A song of departure: a youthful track that portrays farewell and friendship
92eastFar, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the anxieties and hopes of a new life
93eastSakura ~Graduation~Shōnan no Kaze feat. MINMI
Sakura ~Graduation~Shōnan no Kaze feat. MINMIplay_arrow
A graduation song that cheers on your true, authentic self
94eastyouthichou BOYZ
youthichou BOYZplay_arrow
The songs of Ging Nang BOYZ resonate with the youthful heart.
95eastGraduationNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
GraduationNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A bittersweet youth song for graduation season
96eastFriendKanjani∞
FriendKanjani∞play_arrow
The friendship song “Tomo yo” by Kanjani Eight is memorable.
97eastOn the Day of Departure
On the Day of Departureplay_arrow
The moving choral song “On the Day of Departure” sung at graduation ceremonies
98eastThank youFUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BΛBY'Splay_arrow
A heart-touching classic imbued with the sentiment of graduation
99eastThe happiest treasuresutopuri
The happiest treasuresutopuriplay_arrow
A Graduation Song’s Send-off of Hope and Confidence
100eastMy friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi
My friend — now and forever...Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
A heartwarming melody that sings of friendship
101eastYellKobukuro
YellKobukuroplay_arrow
Overcoming difficulties and moving toward a hopeful future
102eastOn the Day of DepartureGasshou Kyoku
On the Day of DepartureGasshou Kyokuplay_arrow
“Tabidachi no Hi ni” is a famous song that conveys the moving emotions of graduation.
103eastKitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
The Melody of Hope and Bonds Woven into the Graduation Song
104eastSakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A graduation song that resonates with the heart, portraying bittersweet feelings
105eastBYE-BYEHamasaki Ayumi
BYE-BYEHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Hamasaki’s bittersweet farewell and hopeful new song
106eastWords of FarewellKaientai
Words of FarewellKaientaiplay_arrow
At graduation, a song of hope and courage
107eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A song of blessings for comrades and a cheer for their departure
108eastGraduationKobukuro
GraduationKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s classic that sings of hope and courage at graduation