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

I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Sachi Are [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

A heartwarming cheer song written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, which drew attention as a newly penned piece.

Its positive message—encouraging us to find happiness in the little moments of everyday life—is like a prayer of “good fortune to you” for friends graduating and stepping into new environments.

Carried by Naniwa Danshi’s bright, refreshing vocals, this song reassures you that even when you’re apart, your hearts remain close, turning the sadness of parting into hope.

Included on the single “The Answer / Sachiare,” released in April 2022, it also served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV,” delivering a burst of energy every morning.

Why not gift it to cherished friends who feel a bit anxious about their new beginnings, as a way to gently nudge them forward with your familiar smile?

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

This song by Hump Back, a three-piece girls band from Osaka, is a heartfelt message to everyone who keeps chasing their dreams.

Its passionate lyrics, urging the self who’s about to forget a once-held dream that it’s not over yet, strike a powerful chord with listeners.

Carried by a simple yet powerful rock sound, and highlighted by Momoko Hayashi’s straight, earnest vocals, this track was their major-label debut single released in June 2018, and it was also used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” It’s the perfect song to listen to when parting ways with friends after graduation or when you feel anxious about a new challenge.

It will steady a wavering heart and give you a firm push forward.

cherry blossomberii guddoman

Very Good Man – “Sakura” Music Video (Everyone’s Graduation Album Ver.)

This is a medium-tempo number by Berry Goodman, a three-member vocal unit from Osaka, that evokes the warmth of spring.

Rather than dwelling on the sadness of parting, the lyrics cherish feelings of gratitude and hope for the future, lifting listeners’ spirits.

Included on the concept album “Spring Spring Spring,” released in March 2017, the song was also used as the ending theme for MBS’s “ENT.” An MV was created using photos gathered through a listener-participation project, making it a track that has grown alongside everyone’s memories.

It’s perfect for graduations where you’ll miss your friends, or when you want to give someone a push as they head to a new place.

Believe in unchanging bonds and consider gifting this song that gives you the courage to move on to the next stage with a smile.

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wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)

It’s a cheering song that gently affirms the anxiety and impatience you feel while pursuing your dreams, yet also the strong will not to give up.

Included on the album “Kanjō Hyakkei,” released in August 2017, this track features a warm band sound whose words and melody reach straight to the heart.

It became a hot topic when Miho Takagi of speed skating listened to it as her pump-up song during the Pyeongchang Olympics in February 2018, and it spread as a song that gives many people a push forward.

True to wacci’s style, its everyday, empathetic message makes it perfect to give to a friend setting out on a new path at graduation or to teammates who have overcome frustration in their club activities.

It’s a song that helps you reaffirm the “precious things” that will support you in the life ahead.

In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Ketsui no Asa ni' Music Video (Theme song of the film 'Brave Story')

A ballad by Aqua Timez whose message—moving forward by accepting your unadorned, honest weaknesses—strikes a chord.

Released in July 2006, their major-label debut single “Ketsui no Asa ni” is also well known as the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.

Many listeners have found solace in its deeply human message: it’s okay to have a clumsy, uniquely your own dream, and it’s okay to speak up honestly when times are tough.

For graduates about to leap into a new world, anxiety and inner conflict are inevitable, but this song affirms your true, unvarnished self.

You don’t have to be perfect—just keep walking in your own way.

It’s a song that’s sure to give you courage.

HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

Haruka is a song by YOASOBI, the duo that delivers novels through music, created in collaboration with Osamu Suzuki, a broadcast writer who penned the novel Tsuki Ouji (Moon Prince).

Its lyrics are compelling in how they can overlap with anyone—friends, family, or someone you love.

The warm vocals and sound that feel like they’re always by your side make it a perfect number for sending off graduates with a refreshing touch.

If current students want to express their gratitude to graduating students, this song will surely carry those feelings across.

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Song of Springsupittsu

Spitz / Spring Song

The sense of emotional wavering unique to the period when winter gives way to spring, along with a liberating feeling that gently embraces the urge to move forward, resonates in the heart with a refreshing sound.

This work is the 30th single, released in April 2005, and it also served as the opening track of the album “Souvenir.” Many will remember it as the song used in the “Aquarius” commercial.

It carries a gentle warmth that softly nudges listeners onward, making it perfect for the season of farewells and new beginnings, such as graduations or starting a new life.