[For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Cheer Anthems to Convey Gratitude and Support

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)

This is a song I’d like to dedicate to those stepping into a new chapter at graduation time.

Released in March 2021 as the theme for a TV drama, it features Fujii Kaze’s warm vocals and gentle tones that truly resonate.

Centered on the journey of life and personal growth, it carries the message that even painful experiences can become cherished with time.

The music video, filmed in Satoshō, Okayama—Fujii’s hometown—and at his alma mater, is also captivating.

Delicately portraying both the sadness of parting and the anticipation of an unknown path, this work will gently encourage graduates as they head into new environments.

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[Suite] KAFU × Kujira #97 “Spring Sunlight” [Original MV]

A collaborative song by Kaf and Kujira themed around spring and farewell.

Released in March 2022, the piece beautifully captures the warmth of spring sunlight and the bittersweetness of parting.

Its lyrics vividly portray the complex emotions of those facing graduation or life’s turning points, set against the brightness of spring.

Kaf’s transparent, crystalline vocals breathe life into the words crafted by Kujira, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone embarking on a new chapter or who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.

At any timeYugeda Kensuke

[Lyrics Video] Donnatokimo (Alto) — Vocals: Oita City Matsuoka Elementary School Music Club

A song by Kensuke Yugeita that expresses gratitude at life’s milestones, set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone.

It warmly conveys cherished memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.

The tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.

This piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Yume o Tsunagō” and has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Yugeita, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.

It’s a song to sing with sincerity on occasions when you want to express gratitude to those who matter—such as at a “Half-Coming-of-Age Ceremony” (celebrating turning ten) or end-of-year grade events.

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Reunion

Putting words to our gratitude for friends can feel a little embarrassing, right? For anyone who feels that way, I’d love to recommend the song “Reunion.” It’s included on RADWIMPS’ 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to” and its warm sound and lyrics expressing thanks to friends make it perfect for those graduating.

It lets you savor the joy of meeting many people during school life and finding some of them as friends.

Why not share this enduring friendship—something that won’t fade even as you each head down different paths—with students and graduates alike?

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[Choral Piece] Determination / Mixed Chorus in Four Parts [With Lyrics]

The song “Ketsui” (“Determination”) is also popular as a graduation song sung at school commencement ceremonies.

It is filled with heartfelt messages expressing honest feelings toward teachers who were sometimes kind and sometimes corrected our mistakes during school life.

Since it was composed as a choral piece, it’s also recommended to perform it with mixed voices or by separate parts.

Set to a melody that conveys both strength and beauty, the song expresses a resolve to live without forgetting what we learned from our teachers.

How about singing a choral piece that brings back memories of the days you’ve spent so far?

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GRADUATIONS (Theme song for V-Cinext 'Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS')

This song gently gives a push on the back as friends part ways and take their first steps onto new paths.

Holding the memories of precious friends they spent time with, it captures the wavering feelings of young people heading toward their respective futures through an emotional melody and powerful guitar sound.

Released by BACK-ON in February 2025, it serves as the theme song for Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS, offering encouragement at the major life turning point of graduation.

It blends beautifully with the world of the V-Cinext work, further heightening the emotional impact of the piece.

It’s a perfect track for the grand finale of a school or culture festival, and for making memories with friends.

While conveying the importance of friendship and bonds, it’s a song that gives you the courage to start walking toward the future.

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erica “Graduation Song” lyric video (Full ver.)

As if blessing a new beginning, Erica’s “Graduation Song” is perfect for a moving scene at a graduation ceremony.

Celebrating the precious time spent with friends, the song’s gentle guitar tones and rich strings resonate in the heart, warmly coloring the moment of graduation.

It watches over this milestone with warmth and quietly encourages the first steps toward the future.

True to its title, it’s a graduation song that lingers in the heart—highly recommended for anyone reaching a turning point.