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[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.

Playlist

[For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Cheer Anthems to Convey Gratitude and Support
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1eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that sings of youth's struggles and hopes
2eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR’s heartwarming song that sings of parting and hope
3eastUs Again (Brass Band ver.)SG
Us Again (Brass Band ver.)SGplay_arrow
A hopeful song of graduation and reunion woven by a wind ensemble
4eastMaximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song about facing hardships and walking forward
5eastThank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
A song of departure filled with gratitude, toward a new step forward
6eastspring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that colors the graduation season
7eastYELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
'YELL' is an inspiring song that gives graduates courage and hope.
8eastUntil we meet againHirai Dai
Until we meet againHirai Daiplay_arrow
A moving song that turns the farewell of graduation into hope
9eastspin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)totaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with gratitude and support for the graduates
10eastHomeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
Dai Hirai’s graduation song: gratitude for youth and setting off on a new journey
11eastHelloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
A moving song that colors the moment of graduation
12eastUntil graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora
Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozoraplay_arrow
A graduation song under the blue sky that resonates with the heart.
13eastbookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
In the graduation season, songs of parting and hope resonate in the heart.
14eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A graduation song filled with feelings for classmates
15eastSakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A classic graduation song: the moving work of Naotaro Moriyama
16eastFirst Step of KADODE feat. CHICO CARLITOASOBOiSM
First Step of KADODE feat. CHICO CARLITOASOBOiSMplay_arrow
A cheer song for graduates, a step toward dreams
17eastStand By YouOfisharu Higedan Dism
Stand By YouOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem of support that sings of bonds and hope
18eastStand By MeSaucy Dog
Stand By MeSaucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog's youth graduation song
19eastYouth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of the loneliness and joy of graduation
20eastFriend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzuplay_arrow
A life path supported by memories with friends
21eastYouth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Macaroni Enpitsu, who depict the hope and transience of youth
22eastLaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism
LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A cheer song that sings about the courage to face difficulties
23eastHarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI’s “Haruka” delivers moving emotions.
24east365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
A song of graduation and hope for a new world
25eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children's graduation songs are popular.
26eastFanfareTamaki Kōji
FanfareTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
An anthem for life that cheers you on to move forward beyond winning and losing.
27eastfutureMr.Children
futureMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A classic Mr.Children song that sings of youthful hope
28eastcherry blossomberii guddoman
cherry blossomberii guddomanplay_arrow
An uplifting farewell song that captures the warmth of spring
29eastDream Deliverynaniwa danshi
Dream Deliverynaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A cheering song that supports youthful dreams
30eastThank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A classic song to express gratitude to graduates
31eastA bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
A song that encourages you and helps you take a new step forward
32eastLet the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada
Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope for graduates
33eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
Remioromen’s classic song that celebrates the emotions of graduation
34eastRun Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A song that expresses gratitude to friends and a positive outlook
35eastbondYamazaki Tomoko
bondYamazaki Tomoko
A choral piece for the graduation ceremony, a song of friendship and hope
36eastTo the days without a nameyama
To the days without a nameyamaplay_arrow
A wistful and beautiful song by yama to celebrate graduation
37eastGazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A hopeful song about overcoming the loneliness of parting
38eastSense of Wondersumika
Sense of Wondersumikaplay_arrow
sumika's graduation song sings of courage for the future.
39eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A classic song that conveys the hope and emotion of graduation
40eastcheerMarushii
cheerMarushiiplay_arrow
Marcy’s cheer song gives your heart a push
41eastfootprint(s)Little Glee Monster
footprint(s)Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song
42eastfar; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
Feelings for someone important never change, forever.
43eastSomething CertainOda Kazumasa
Something CertainOda Kazumasaplay_arrow
A classic by Kazumasa Oda that sings of eternal love and gratitude
44eastSomeday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A song of bonds with comrades and a resolve for the future
45eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILEplay_arrow
EXILE's graduation song, singing of memories and gratitude
46eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' graduation song is a cheer for 18-year-olds.
47eastIf you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
A graduation song that conveys the moving spirit of youth and friendship
48eastLetter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
A letter to my future self, a song of encouragement
49eastSakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
Yuuri’s “Sakurabare” is a masterpiece that sings about love for family.
50eastTHANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of encouragement and hope for those walking a new path
51eastIn the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timezplay_arrow
Live as yourself, even if imperfect
52eastFull-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Sukima Switch that gives you a push on the back
53eastlovin’Mrs. GREEN APPLE
lovin'Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving song that portrays love and bonds
54eastBy My SideOmoinotake
By My SideOmoinotakeplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the bonds of friendship
55easttreasurewacci
treasurewacciplay_arrow
An inspiring song that encourages the courage to pursue your dreams
56eastDear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
A message song for people who chase their dreams
57eastThank youKagura SCOPE
Thank youKagura SCOPEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song from Kagura SCOPE filled with gratitude
58eastDaphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//play_arrow
A moving support song that accompanies graduation
59eastrainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s songs convey uplifting, forward-looking encouragement.
60eastSee you again.THE FRANK VOX
See you again.THE FRANK VOXplay_arrow
A positive farewell message in a graduation song
61eastOn the Day of Departure
On the Day of Departureplay_arrow
A moving choral piece sung at graduation ceremonies
62eastGraduationonsoku rain
Graduationonsoku rainplay_arrow
A rock song by Onsoku Line that sings of the bittersweet feeling of graduation
63eastBye, my friendbokula.
Bye, my friendbokula.play_arrow
The bittersweetness of youth, bokula.’s masterpiece
64eastspring skySuzuki Suzuki
spring skySuzuki Suzukiplay_arrow
Suzuki Suzuki’s graduation ballad, a moving piece
65eastI wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A cheer song of hope and support for a new life
66eastFutabaaimyon
Futabaaimyonplay_arrow
An anthem of support that portrays the anxieties and hopes of being eighteen
67eastSong of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
At the turn of the seasons: shifting hearts and moving forward
68eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Spitz: the hope and joy of a new departure
69eastGraduation song, friends’ song19
Graduation song, friends' song19play_arrow
Graduation is not the end, but a new beginning.
70eastMiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
An inspiring cheer song that encourages friendship
71eastEndless road19
Endless road19play_arrow
An iconic song that cheers on the season of departures
72eastStarting Oversumika
Starting Oversumikaplay_arrow
A song of encouragement that gives you a gentle push toward your dreams
73eastflameLiSA
flameLiSAplay_arrow
Demon Slayer Theme Song: A Story of Emotion and Farewell
74eastSakura rollFunatsu Mahiro
Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiroplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of memories like cherry blossoms in spring
75eastsunflowerAdo
sunflowerAdoplay_arrow
An inspiring and moving song to encourage graduates
76eastWords of FarewellKaientai
Words of FarewellKaientaiplay_arrow
Kaientai’s graduation song, a timeless classic loved across generations
77eastDon’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
“Don’t Give Up” is a song that encourages graduates.
78eastFull of memoriesH₂O
Full of memoriesH₂Oplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with memories of youth
79eastTomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu
Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A graduation song that sings of friendship and gratitude
80easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
Youth that looks forward, nourished by lost dreams
81eastBecause we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
Because we're friends.Ochiai Wataruplay_arrow
Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
82eastGraduation, goodbye.haji→
Graduation, goodbye.haji→play_arrow
A graduation song about moving forward with a smile after parting
83eastThe One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
Each person is the protagonist—let’s live true to ourselves.
84eastUnchanging Thingssakushi: yamazaki tomoko / sakkyoku: yamazaki tomoko
Unchanging Thingssakushi: yamazaki tomoko / sakkyoku: yamazaki tomokoplay_arrow
The bonds nurtured at school will never fade.
85eastDreamerJO1
DreamerJO1play_arrow
An uplifting anthem that encourages the courage to pursue dreams, moving the heart.
86eastGood luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akariplay_arrow
Addictive song by Nanawo Akari as the ending theme
87eastThe happiest treasuresutopuri
The happiest treasuresutopuriplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that colors the graduation season
88eastHope ~Yell~NEWS
Hope ~Yell~NEWSplay_arrow
An anthem of hope and courage for a new journey ahead
89eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s famous song filled with the emotion of graduation
90eastCountry RoadHon’na Yoko
Country RoadHon'na Yoko
The Appeal of Studio Ghibli’s Graduation Songs
91eastYellKobukuro
YellKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro's graduation song is heartwarming.
92eastproofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
A moving song popular at graduation ceremonies
93eastSong Yellyuzu
Song Yellyuzuplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sends courage and hope to the players
94eastLoved oneFOMARE
Loved oneFOMAREplay_arrow
An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE
95eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Everyday life is a miracle, the courage to move forward
96eastThe meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46play_arrow
A graduation song filled with gratitude for farewells and new encounters
97eastA Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Bouquet, Hikaru Utada’s masterpiece of farewell and gratitude
98eastI’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko
I'm glad I met you.Inoue Sonokoplay_arrow
A graduation song by Sonoko Inoue that resonates with the heart
99eastBecause you’re my hero.LiSA
Because you're my hero.LiSAplay_arrow
The My Hero Academia theme song: a song of gratitude and encouragement
100eastDon’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Don't give up on your dreamsOkamura Takakoplay_arrow
A masterpiece that shifts from a heartbreak song to a graduation song
101eastrainbowFukuyama Masaharu
rainbowFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A classic song that depicts youthful passion and the challenge of pursuing dreams
102eastOn the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
On the day of departure...Kawashima Aiplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the emotion of graduation and friendship
103eastBest FriendKiroro
Best FriendKiroroplay_arrow
A graduation song that sings of gratitude to friends
104eastThe wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
The courage to live true to yourself with the seasons and the times
105eastthe world of dreamssakushi: furō akiko / sakkyoku: hashimoto shōji
the world of dreamssakushi: furō akiko / sakkyoku: hashimoto shōjiplay_arrow
A graduation song that sings of natural scenery and feelings for friends
106eastpaprikaYonezu Kenshi
paprikaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song: a melody of hope and growth
107eastCherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHIplay_arrow
Season of cherry blossoms, a bittersweet memory and a farewell song
108eastpupilŌhara Sakurako
pupilŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
High school soccer cheering song, a song of youth and gratitude
109eastcherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s famous song that depicts parting and reunion with the cherry blossoms.
110eastrainbowMoriyama Naotaro
rainbowMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A graduation chorus song that depicts parting and new encounters
111eastSong of LifeSakushi: Miyabi / Sakkyoku: Muramatsu Takatsugu
Song of LifeSakushi: Miyabi / Sakkyoku: Muramatsu Takatsuguplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that conveys the preciousness of life and gratitude
112eastspring songamasaki annainin
spring songamasaki annaininplay_arrow
A moving song that celebrates spring farewells and new beginnings
113eastclassmateKALMA
classmateKALMAplay_arrow
A moving song portraying the end of youth and a new beginning
114eastLive in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
A youth anthem that supports dreams and hopes
115eastTo the futureKiroro
To the futureKiroroplay_arrow
Graduation song, an anthem cheering for farewells and new departures
116eastSTARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster
STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A positive graduation song that turns farewells into hope
117eastWords of FarewellGReeeeN
Words of FarewellGReeeeNplay_arrow
A moving song that depicts GReeeeN’s youth
118eastSong of BeginningsGReeeeN
Song of BeginningsGReeeeNplay_arrow
A Song of Gratitude to Our Teacher and Support for a New Path
119eastEven if we forget springaibii karaa
Even if we forget springaibii karaaplay_arrow
A moving song that poignantly portrays parting and love in spring
120eastBraveNaoto Intiraymi
BraveNaoto Intiraymiplay_arrow
A song that gives hope and courage before graduation
121eastNostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
A cheering song that portrays hope and effort toward a dream
122eastOnly the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46play_arrow
Singing of the bittersweet feeling of graduation and of love in the season of cherry blossoms
123eastIt’s okayji ma ma
It's okayji ma maplay_arrow
A moving song that gently soothes the anxieties of graduation
124eastBest FriendNishino Kana
Best FriendNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s graduation song about friendship
125eastTo You — A Message for Your Departure
To You — A Message for Your Departureplay_arrow
An inspiring message song for graduates
126eastFuture is YoursSambomasutā
Future is YoursSambomasutāplay_arrow
A moving song that supports graduates
127eastJourneyFuji Kaze
JourneyFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Spring of departure, hopes and expectations for a new path
128eastspring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujiraplay_arrow
A moving work that depicts the bittersweet feelings of spring and farewell.
129eastAt any timeYugeda Kensuke
At any timeYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A gentle melody that sings of gratitude and memories
130eastReunionRADWIMPS
ReunionRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A moving song filled with gratitude for a friend
131eastdetermination
determinationplay_arrow
A graduation song that sings of gratitude to teachers and of firm resolve
132eastGRADUATIONSBACK-ON
GRADUATIONSBACK-ONplay_arrow
Singing of graduation memories and the courage to face the future
133eastgraduation songerica
graduation songericaplay_arrow
A timeless song that gently colors the emotion of graduation
134eastIt’s okaywacci
It's okaywacciplay_arrow
The warm, comforting messages in wacci’s songs that stay close to the heart
135eastPetals, heralding the beginningsakura shimeji
Petals, heralding the beginningsakura shimejiplay_arrow
Sakurashimeji’s graduation song, a song of parting and departure
136eastWe Look Up to You with Respect
We Look Up to You with Respectplay_arrow
A song of gratitude sung at graduation
137eastGraduation — goodbyes are for tomorrowTakkī & Tsubasa
Graduation — goodbyes are for tomorrowTakkī & Tsubasaplay_arrow
A moving graduation song by Tackey & Tsubasa
138eastMY GRADUATIONSPEED
MY GRADUATIONSPEEDplay_arrow
A classic that conveys the emotion and hope of graduation songs
139eastGraduationKobukuro
GraduationKobukuroplay_arrow
Sing memories of graduation with friends
140eastwindKobukuro
windKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s graduation song “Kaze” is moving.
141eastgraduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-bu
graduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-buplay_arrow
Character Songs and Memories from School-Live!
142eastPeople and PeopleYugeda Kensuke
People and PeopleYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of meeting people
143eastGraduation PhotoArai Yumi
Graduation PhotoArai Yumiplay_arrow
A timeless classic by Yumi Arai, a graduation song still loved today
144eastgraduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND
graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUNDplay_arrow
A youth song that sings of the hopes and anxieties of graduation
145eastSakuraayaka
Sakuraayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s graduation song is moving and heartfelt.
146eastGood Bye,Good LuckTOTALFAT
Good Bye,Good LuckTOTALFATplay_arrow
A song of gratitude to graduates and of setting out, filled with hope
147eastSakura MelodyMakihara Noriyuki
Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
148eastGoodbye, thank you.chanyu i
Goodbye, thank you.chanyu iplay_arrow
A heartfelt farewell song for graduates
149eastThe season of farewellSHISHAMO
The season of farewellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A poignant song about farewells and memories of graduation