[2026] A Collection of Graduation Songs Recommended for Gen Z [A Page of Youth]

Have you already decided on the songs to play at your graduation ceremony? For junior high and high school students, graduation songs are a special part of their youth.

The tracks that resonate with today’s Gen Z aren’t limited to classic choral pieces—there are also numbers that went viral on social media and songs with deeply moving lyrics.

In this article, we’re sharing plenty of graduation song recommendations for Gen Z to help anyone struggling to choose the right music for the ceremony.

These songs can bring back memories of days spent with friends and give you the courage to take your next step.

Be sure to check out these tracks that are perfect for such a special moment!

Playlist

[2026] A Collection of Graduation Songs Recommended for Gen Z [A Page of Youth]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		DISH//'s moving graduation song becomes a big hit
2	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that embraces dreams and setbacks, cheering you on through life
3	Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST		A song that gives you courage to send during graduation season
4	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		An inspiring graduation song that captures the spirit of The Tale of the Heike
5	IchibanboshiSnow Man		Celebrating graduation with Snow Man’s “Brother Beat”
6	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A song that sings about the loneliness of graduation and the bonds with friends
7	PasswordAina ji Endo		Aina the End’s soul-stirring songs
8	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism performs a masterpiece that resonates with students’ hearts.
9	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
10	If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER		A moving song about bonds with people and gratitude
11	Futabaaimyon		A hopeful message song woven from the voices of eighteen-year-olds
12	18imase		An anthem to cheer on Generation Z living through the COVID era
13	Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A letter from a 15-year-old to their future self, a moving song
14	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A song of unspoken feelings for the graduation season
15	Philosophy[Alexandros]		A moving graduation song created with 18-year-olds
16	Orangeakai kouen		Songs of graduation and departure, portraying poignancy and beauty
17	March 9Remioromen		A song of departure resonates in the heart, a melody of hope.
18	We againSG		A heartwarming song that gently embraces the memories of graduation
19	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Bittersweet youth of cherry blossoms and graduation, the singing voices of Hinatazaka46
20	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song
21	true feelingsGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		An encouraging message song about moving forward while feeling lost
22	German irisHinatazaka46		Depicting unfinished emotions and a farewell to youth
23	Search for Diamond Lily＝LOVE		=LOVE’s iconic song that depicts spring farewells and new beginnings
24	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A song of summer’s end and the warm farewell of friendship
25	Waiting for flowersKihara Rui		A ballad imbued with Atsu Mizuno’s wish for a reunion
26	Hey, senpaiTomei		The poignant emotions of youth that refuse to graduate
27	A bouquet for meAdo		A song that encourages you and helps you take a new step forward
28	See you again.THE FRANK VOX		From Kansai, a graduation song praying for a reunion
29	Take a pictureNiziU		Memories of graduation in photos and music
30	SignalWANIMA		A song of courage to move forward, even if it's unfinished
31	Graduation Song ~Let Me Say Thank You Over and Over~GReeeeN		A moving song that captures the emotions of graduation
32	Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora		Expressing the bittersweetness of a secret first love before graduation
33	Loved oneFOMARE		An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE
34	Dear,Snow Man		Snow Man’s moving gratitude ballad
35	Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46		An emotionally moving song in the Hokkaido music video that sings about feelings of graduation.
36	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s moving work “Moon Prince,” a heartwarming story
37	MemoriesNakanoke no Itsutsugo		One song that sings of friendship and growth at the moment of graduation
38	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A warm song that gently embraces the uncertainties of youth
39	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing rock song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
40	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		A youthful song filled with the emotions of graduation
41	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		Singing of the ache of parting and the transience of time.
42	1000 daysnozomi		A moving song that captures the brilliance and transience of youth
43	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		A song of farewell and hope, coloring graduation
44	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuuri’s graduation song, a song of gratitude and departure
45	Bye, my friendbokula.		A popular song by the Hiroshima-born rock band bokula.
46	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A timeless, heartfelt song that captures the feelings of youth
47	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		Heart-touching masterpieces that color the graduation ceremony
48	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A famous song that depicts the beauty of cherry blossoms and the emotions of parting.
49	JourneyFuji Kaze		A graduation song by Fujii Kaze about gratitude and setting off on a new journey
50	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A ballad depicting springtime youth, gently accompanying memories
51	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK spring cheer song
52	After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, cross-dominance Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata		An encouraging song for departures and the changing seasons, resonating in the heart
53	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A graduation song that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
54	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		Suzuki Suzuki’s graduation song colors our youth.
55	I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG		A cheering song that depicts graduation and a new beginning
56	sentimentalculenasm		culenas sings of memories and regrets
57	proofflumpool		A song of parting with companions and a new departure
58	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A poignant song that depicts springtime farewells and the radiance of youth.
59	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
60	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A heart-stirring song that captures a fleeting moment of youth
61	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		A coming-of-age song that portrays the emotions of first love and farewell.
62	S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Expressing a graduation theme through a Japanese-style dance
63	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
64	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		In the season when the cherry blossoms bloom, Dai Hirai’s songs resonate with my heart.
65	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		An inspiring song by Motohiro Hata that captures the milestone of graduation
66	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A ballad that sings of parting with a friend and gratitude
67	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		A moving song that sings of parting at graduation and of hope
68	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s heartrending breakup classic, with Nanami Hashimoto as center.
69	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A song by Sonoko Inoue about youthful farewells and new departures
70	lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako		A moving song by Sakurako Ohara in the cherry-blossom-filled spring
71	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		A moving song that likens life to a paper airplane
72	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		A melancholy piano piece resonating through a winter scene
73	Until we meet againHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s moving song of growth resonates with the heart.
74	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		A bittersweet love poem for graduation season, portraying cherry blossoms and farewell.
75	Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko		Feelings for a friend who couldn't graduate