[For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Cheer Anthems to Convey Gratitude and Support
As graduation season approaches, many people may find themselves struggling to choose the perfect song to give.
Gratitude for friends who are setting off, excitement for the new life ahead, and a touch of sadness—those complex feelings are ones you want to convey through music.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs to dedicate to graduates and uplifting tracks perfect for graduation ceremonies.
From gentle tunes that give a reassuring push forward to moving pieces that bring tears to your eyes, we’ve gathered graduation songs from various perspectives.
You’re sure to find a heartfelt track that will beautifully mark this important new beginning.
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[For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Fight Songs to Express Gratitude and Support (91–100)
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Kobukuro has many songs that are perfect for graduation, but this one is especially fitting as a song to send off graduates! Just as the title suggests, it’s a song that lets you send your support to them.
Every part of the lyrics carries a wonderful message, but the chorus is where you really want to focus.
It delivers a message that’s just right for graduates setting off on a new path.
With the duo’s beautiful harmonies, it’s a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
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This song by flumpool is extremely popular as a choral piece for graduation ceremonies.
It was originally composed as the set piece for the 2011 NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Vocalist Ryuta Yamamura’s clear, powerful voice blends beautifully with the piano and strings accompaniment, further enhancing the song’s moving atmosphere.
With its uplifting lyrics that give graduates the courage to step forward toward their dreams, it’s a truly captivating track.
Loved oneFOMARE
This song by FOMARE, a rock band from Takasaki, Gunma, channels their overflowing feelings for the places and people they love in a straightforward way.
With a driving band sound, it powerfully sings of the preciousness of everyday life we once took for granted and of bonds that remain unchanged even when we’re apart.
Released in June 2021 and later placed as the opening track on the album “midori,” the song also drew attention as the CM song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu 2022.” It’s a perfect track for graduates who want to express gratitude to friends, teammates, and the places that supported them.
As listeners leave their familiar days behind and step into a new world, the song offers a warm cheer to gently push them forward.
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
This is the song you’ll want to listen to when you want to carry not only the sadness of parting but also gratitude for having met.
Released in November 2016 as Nogizaka46’s 16th single, it is also known as Nanami Hashimoto’s final single as center.
It became the group’s first million-certified release and was performed at the 67th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that year.
It’s a track especially suited for those facing graduation and feeling anxious about being separated from dear friends.
Its warm message sinks in, teaching us that “goodbye” isn’t merely an ending but a stepping stone to becoming stronger.
As a cherished anthem that gives you the courage to take a new step, why not send it to a friend who’s setting out on a new journey?
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
This is a ballad imbued with a warm message that gently accompanies the season of partings.
It paints a bittersweet yet beautiful scene of entrusting gratitude to a loved one and an inexpressible love to a “bouquet,” and offering it as a gift.
Released digitally in April 2016 as Hikaru Utada’s comeback work, it became familiar as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Totto-chan.
It resonated with those who had long awaited her return, earning high acclaim, including the Excellence Award at the 58th Japan Record Awards that year.
It’s perfect for moments like graduation ceremonies when you want to express thanks to teachers and friends.
This piece, which gently nudges you forward on a new path, will add color to a special day when you bid farewell with smiles through tears.
Song Yellyuzu
As the title suggests, this is a Yuzu song that evokes a happy scene of sending cheers through music.
It was created with encouragement for the athletes of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics in mind, and the chorus by 2,018 members is a notable highlight.
While it has a bright atmosphere, its relaxed tempo gives the impression of quietly stirring the heart.
It’s a song that contemplates the presence of those who support us and conveys a gentle yet powerful strength that inspires the courage to take a step forward.
I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko
Sonoko Inoue, whose refreshing melodies and bittersweet lyrics resonate with many and are especially popular among younger generations.
This song is one of the tracks on the album “Hello,” released in March 2016, and it drew attention at the time as a graduation song written by a current high school girl.
