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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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1DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that sings of youth's struggles and hopes
2OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR’s heartwarming song that sings of parting and hope
3Us Again (Brass Band ver.)SG
Us Again (Brass Band ver.)SGplay_arrow
A hopeful song of graduation and reunion woven by a wind ensemble
4Thank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
A song of departure filled with gratitude, toward a new step forward
5Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song about facing hardships and walking forward
6YELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
'YELL' is an inspiring song that gives graduates courage and hope.
7spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that colors the graduation season
8spin; 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
9Until we meet againHirai Dai
Until we meet againHirai Daiplay_arrow
A moving song that turns the farewell of graduation into hope
10Helloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
A moving song that colors the moment of graduation
11Homeward 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
12Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora
Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozoraplay_arrow
A graduation song under the blue sky that resonates with the heart.
13bookmarkkuriipuhaipe
bookmarkkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
In the graduation season, songs of parting and hope resonate in the heart.
14Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A classic graduation song: the moving work of Naotaro Moriyama
15C.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
16First Step of KADODE feat. CHICO CARLITOASOBOiSM
First Step of KADODE feat. CHICO CARLITOASOBOiSMplay_arrow
A cheer song for graduates, a step toward dreams
17Stand By YouOfisharu Higedan Dism
Stand By YouOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem of support that sings of bonds and hope
18Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of the loneliness and joy of graduation
19Stand By MeSaucy Dog
Stand By MeSaucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog's youth graduation song
20Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Macaroni Enpitsu, who depict the hope and transience of youth
21Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzuplay_arrow
A life path supported by memories with friends
22FanfareTamaki Kōji
FanfareTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
An anthem for life that cheers you on to move forward beyond winning and losing.
23LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism
LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A cheer song that sings about the courage to face difficulties
24Something CertainOda Kazumasa
Something CertainOda Kazumasaplay_arrow
A classic by Kazumasa Oda that sings of eternal love and gratitude
25bondYamazaki Tomoko
bondYamazaki Tomoko
A choral piece for the graduation ceremony, a song of friendship and hope
26Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Sukima Switch that gives you a push on the back
27footprint(s)Little Glee Monster
footprint(s)Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song
28futureMr.Children
futureMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A classic Mr.Children song that sings of youthful hope
29I 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
30Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
A message song for people who chase their dreams
31cherry blossomberii guddoman
cherry blossomberii guddomanplay_arrow
An uplifting farewell song that captures the warmth of spring
32treasurewacci
treasurewacciplay_arrow
An inspiring song that encourages the courage to pursue your dreams
33In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timezplay_arrow
Live as yourself, even if imperfect
34HarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI’s “Haruka” delivers moving emotions.
35Song of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
At the turn of the seasons: shifting hearts and moving forward
36Endless road19
Endless road19play_arrow
An iconic song that cheers on the season of departures
37Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//play_arrow
A moving support song that accompanies graduation
38365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
A song of graduation and hope for a new world
39About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Everyday life is a miracle, the courage to move forward
40Futabaaimyon
Futabaaimyonplay_arrow
An anthem of support that portrays the anxieties and hopes of being eighteen
41horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
Youth that looks forward, nourished by lost dreams
42Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akariplay_arrow
Addictive song by Nanawo Akari as the ending theme
43cheerMarushii
cheerMarushiiplay_arrow
Marcy’s cheer song gives your heart a push
44Graduationonsoku rain
Graduationonsoku rainplay_arrow
A rock song by Onsoku Line that sings of the bittersweet feeling of graduation
45Run 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
46Thank youKagura SCOPE
Thank youKagura SCOPEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song from Kagura SCOPE filled with gratitude
47spring skySuzuki Suzuki
spring skySuzuki Suzukiplay_arrow
Suzuki Suzuki’s graduation ballad, a moving piece
48Endless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children's graduation songs are popular.
49A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Bouquet, Hikaru Utada’s masterpiece of farewell and gratitude
50Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi
Dream Deliverynaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A cheering song that supports youthful dreams
51A bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
A song that encourages you and helps you take a new step forward
52March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
Remioromen’s classic song that celebrates the emotions of graduation
53Bye, my friendbokula.
Bye, my friendbokula.play_arrow
The bittersweetness of youth, bokula.’s masterpiece
54Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro
Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiroplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of memories like cherry blossoms in spring
55Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada
Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope for graduates
56Loved oneFOMARE
Loved oneFOMAREplay_arrow
An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE
57To the days without a nameyama
To the days without a nameyamaplay_arrow
A wistful and beautiful song by yama to celebrate graduation
58Hope ~Yell~NEWS
Hope ~Yell~NEWSplay_arrow
An anthem of hope and courage for a new journey ahead
59Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A classic song to express gratitude to graduates
60See you again.THE FRANK VOX
See you again.THE FRANK VOXplay_arrow
A positive farewell message in a graduation song
61rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
rainbowFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A classic song that depicts youthful passion and the challenge of pursuing dreams
62Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
Because we're friends.Ochiai Wataruplay_arrow
Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
63Sense of Wondersumika
Sense of Wondersumikaplay_arrow
sumika's graduation song sings of courage for the future.
64Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A hopeful song about overcoming the loneliness of parting
65We againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A classic song that conveys the hope and emotion of graduation
66DreamerJO1
DreamerJO1play_arrow
An uplifting anthem that encourages the courage to pursue dreams, moving the heart.
67Unchanging Thingssakushi: yamazaki tomoko / sakkyoku: yamazaki tomoko
Unchanging Thingssakushi: yamazaki tomoko / sakkyoku: yamazaki tomokoplay_arrow
The bonds nurtured at school will never fade.
68CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' graduation song is a cheer for 18-year-olds.
69The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46play_arrow
A graduation song filled with gratitude for farewells and new encounters
70Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuriplay_arrow
Yuuri’s “Sakurabare” is a masterpiece that sings about love for family.
71Starting Oversumika
Starting Oversumikaplay_arrow
A song of encouragement that gives you a gentle push toward your dreams
72By My SideOmoinotake
By My SideOmoinotakeplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the bonds of friendship
73Because you’re my hero.LiSA
Because you're my hero.LiSAplay_arrow
The My Hero Academia theme song: a song of gratitude and encouragement
74Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
A letter to my future self, a song of encouragement
75far; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
Feelings for someone important never change, forever.
76rainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s songs convey uplifting, forward-looking encouragement.
77sunflowerAdo
sunflowerAdoplay_arrow
An inspiring and moving song to encourage graduates
78rainbowMoriyama Naotaro
rainbowMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A graduation chorus song that depicts parting and new encounters
79lovin’Mrs. GREEN APPLE
lovin'Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving song that portrays love and bonds
80Graduation song, friends’ song19
Graduation song, friends' song19play_arrow
Graduation is not the end, but a new beginning.
81road; 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
82If you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
A graduation song that conveys the moving spirit of youth and friendship
83THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of encouragement and hope for those walking a new path
84proofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
A moving song popular at graduation ceremonies
85I 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
86Song Yellyuzu
Song Yellyuzuplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sends courage and hope to the players
87flameLiSA
flameLiSAplay_arrow
Demon Slayer Theme Song: A Story of Emotion and Farewell
88Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A song of bonds with comrades and a resolve for the future
89the 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
90Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s famous song filled with the emotion of graduation
91Don’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
“Don’t Give Up” is a song that encourages graduates.
92On the Day of Departure
On the Day of Departureplay_arrow
A moving choral piece sung at graduation ceremonies
93Words of FarewellKaientai
Words of FarewellKaientaiplay_arrow
Kaientai’s graduation song, a timeless classic loved across generations
94The happiest treasuresutopuri
The happiest treasuresutopuriplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that colors the graduation season
95Song 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
96Country RoadHon’na Yoko
Country RoadHon'na Yoko
The Appeal of Studio Ghibli’s Graduation Songs
97YellKobukuro
YellKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro's graduation song is heartwarming.
98Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu
Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A graduation song that sings of friendship and gratitude
99On 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
100cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s famous song that depicts parting and reunion with the cherry blossoms.
101Graduation, goodbye.haji→
Graduation, goodbye.haji→play_arrow
A graduation song about moving forward with a smile after parting
102Full of memoriesH₂O
Full of memoriesH₂Oplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with memories of youth
103MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
An inspiring cheer song that encourages friendship
104The 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.
105paprikaYonezu Kenshi
paprikaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song: a melody of hope and growth
106Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
A youth anthem that supports dreams and hopes
107To the futureKiroro
To the futureKiroroplay_arrow
Graduation song, an anthem cheering for farewells and new departures
108classmateKALMA
classmateKALMAplay_arrow
A moving song portraying the end of youth and a new beginning
109Don’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
110Best FriendKiroro
Best FriendKiroroplay_arrow
A graduation song that sings of gratitude to friends
111BraveNaoto Intiraymi
BraveNaoto Intiraymiplay_arrow
A song that gives hope and courage before graduation
112The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
The courage to live true to yourself with the seasons and the times
113It’s okayji ma ma
It's okayji ma maplay_arrow
A moving song that gently soothes the anxieties of graduation
114spring songamasaki annainin
spring songamasaki annaininplay_arrow
A moving song that celebrates spring farewells and new beginnings
115Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHIplay_arrow
Season of cherry blossoms, a bittersweet memory and a farewell song
116Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
A cheering song that portrays hope and effort toward a dream
117I’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
118Words of FarewellGReeeeN
Words of FarewellGReeeeNplay_arrow
A moving song that depicts GReeeeN’s youth
119Future is YoursSambomasutā
Future is YoursSambomasutāplay_arrow
A moving song that supports graduates
120STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster
STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A positive graduation song that turns farewells into hope
121ReunionRADWIMPS
ReunionRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A moving song filled with gratitude for a friend
122To You — A Message for Your Departure
To You — A Message for Your Departureplay_arrow
An inspiring message song for graduates
123Best FriendNishino Kana
Best FriendNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s graduation song about friendship
124pupilŌhara Sakurako
pupilŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
High school soccer cheering song, a song of youth and gratitude
125Even if we forget springaibii karaa
Even if we forget springaibii karaaplay_arrow
A moving song that poignantly portrays parting and love in spring
126spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujiraplay_arrow
A moving work that depicts the bittersweet feelings of spring and farewell.
127Only 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
128Song of BeginningsGReeeeN
Song of BeginningsGReeeeNplay_arrow
A Song of Gratitude to Our Teacher and Support for a New Path
129At any timeYugeda Kensuke
At any timeYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A gentle melody that sings of gratitude and memories
130GRADUATIONSBACK-ON
GRADUATIONSBACK-ONplay_arrow
Singing of graduation memories and the courage to face the future
131It’s okaywacci
It's okaywacciplay_arrow
The warm, comforting messages in wacci’s songs that stay close to the heart
132GraduationKobukuro
GraduationKobukuroplay_arrow
Sing memories of graduation with friends
133graduation songerica
graduation songericaplay_arrow
A timeless song that gently colors the emotion of graduation
134windKobukuro
windKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s graduation song “Kaze” is moving.
135JourneyFuji Kaze
JourneyFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Spring of departure, hopes and expectations for a new path
136Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyuki
Sakura MelodyMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
137Sakuraayaka
Sakuraayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s graduation song is moving and heartfelt.
138graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND
graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUNDplay_arrow
A youth song that sings of the hopes and anxieties of graduation
139Good Bye,Good LuckTOTALFAT
Good Bye,Good LuckTOTALFATplay_arrow
A song of gratitude to graduates and of setting out, filled with hope
140The season of farewellSHISHAMO
The season of farewellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A poignant song about farewells and memories of graduation
141Goodbye, thank you.chanyu i
Goodbye, thank you.chanyu iplay_arrow
A heartfelt farewell song for graduates
142Graduation PhotoArai Yumi
Graduation PhotoArai Yumiplay_arrow
A timeless classic by Yumi Arai, a graduation song still loved today
143Petals, heralding the beginningsakura shimeji
Petals, heralding the beginningsakura shimejiplay_arrow
Sakurashimeji’s graduation song, a song of parting and departure
144We Look Up to You with Respect
We Look Up to You with Respectplay_arrow
A song of gratitude sung at graduation
145Graduation — goodbyes are for tomorrowTakkī & Tsubasa
Graduation — goodbyes are for tomorrowTakkī & Tsubasaplay_arrow
A moving graduation song by Tackey & Tsubasa
146determination
determinationplay_arrow
A graduation song that sings of gratitude to teachers and of firm resolve
147MY GRADUATIONSPEED
MY GRADUATIONSPEEDplay_arrow
A classic that conveys the emotion and hope of graduation songs
148graduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-bu
graduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-buplay_arrow
Character Songs and Memories from School-Live!
149People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke
People and PeopleYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of meeting people