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

C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h. [Official Music Video]

Among graduation songs performed by ONE OK ROCK, the hugely popular “C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.” stands out.

It’s said that Taka, the vocalist, wrote the song as a gift to his classmates when they became working adults, and the title is famously made from the initials of those friends.

So strictly speaking, it’s not a song from current students to graduating students.

But if you read the lyrics, they recount shared memories and convey a message that this bond will never be broken.

It’s a perfect track for sending off senior members who supported you in your club activities.

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Hane Keisuke

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First Step of KADODE feat. CHICO CARLITOASOBOiSM

ASOBOiSM / The First Step of KADODE feat. CHICO CARLITO

A new song filled with gratitude and support for graduates has arrived.

This collaborative track by ASOBOiSM and CHICO CARLITO portrays the courage to take a step beyond familiar surroundings in pursuit of one’s dreams.

Released in March 2024, the song is entirely self-produced by ASOBOiSM—from songwriting and composition to beat-making—showcasing her signature style.

As an encouraging anthem for those facing graduation or new challenges, it gives listeners the courage to look ahead and move forward.

It’s a perfect song for anyone navigating the mix of anxiety and excitement that comes with a new environment.

Stand By YouOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Stand By You [Official Video]

This work is a song of gratitude for deep bonds and supportive friends.

The harmony woven by the piano and a clear, transparent voice stirs hope for the future.

Included on an EP released in 2018, it was also used as an Apple Music commercial song in October 2019.

Unswayed by outside voices, it celebrates the simple wonder of being with someone you cherish, declaring that the time spent together is an unchanging eternity.

It’s perfect as background music for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties and is sure to move you.

It also works wonderfully as an encouraging anthem to send to graduates struggling with their paths or friends taking a new step forward.

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

A song filled with gratitude for graduates is sure to become a cherished memory.

Released by Little Glee Monster in March 2015, this track is perfect for the graduation season.

With a theme of photography, it portrays the bittersweetness and loneliness of parting in a bright and uplifting way, resonating deeply with listeners.

It was also used as the ending theme for the MBS program “Hayashi-sensei ga Odoroku Hatsumimigaku!” and became widely beloved.

It’s great for karaoke, and if you play it at the end of a graduation ceremony, it’s sure to create a heartwarming moment for both graduates and current students.

With its gospel-inspired, rhythmic melody, it’s recommended for those who want to celebrate graduation with a smile.

Stand By MeSaucy Dog

Stand By Me

Here’s “Stand By Me,” a deeply bittersweet graduation song by Saucy Dog, a band affectionately known as “Saushii” and beloved across generations.

The phrase “Stand By Me” may also bring to mind the classic film of the same name, stirring sweet-and-sour memories of youth and new beginnings for some.

The lyrics read like a monologue reminiscing about adolescence, with plenty of childlike words that spark excitement—like secret hideouts and schemes to take over the world.

Hearing those words, you’re paradoxically made more aware of growing up.

It’s a truly moving track that conveys “I hope we meet again someday.”

Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Youth and a Moment” MV

Released as a digital single in March 2019, Macaroni Enpitsu’s song that captivates young listeners beautifully portrays the fleeting nature of youth and its hopes.

The music video, filmed in their hometown of Yamanashi, features actress Nana Mori.

Its charm lies in how it depicts young people who cherish their uneventful days while charging toward their dreams, through an upbeat melody and heartfelt lyrics.

It carries a message to students nearing graduation and to anyone about to take a new step: treasure the small, fleeting moments of youth.

Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu

Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”

A song by the folk duo Yuzu.

It carries a message for those graduating: even though there are no answers in life and we don’t know what tomorrow will bring, if you’re ever lost, remember the days you spent with your friends.

With Yuzu’s characteristic beautiful harmonies and powerful vocals, it gives you the courage to feel connected, even when you’re apart.

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Hoshino Takashi

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