[Graduation Songs] Tear-Jerking, Heartwarming Ballads | A Showcase of Classics and the Newest Hits!

Best FriendNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Best Friend (short ver.)'

This song, with its heartwarming melody and engaging lyrics, is a piece in which Kana Nishino expresses her feelings for a friend.

Released in February 2010, it was produced as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s “Hang in There, Exam Takers” initiative.

It conveys gratitude to the friends who have been by your side through both joyful and difficult times, and as you listen, the faces of your cherished friends naturally come to mind.

Coupled with Nishino’s clear, soaring vocals, the warm and encouraging message resonates deeply.

It’s a perfect song to listen to on graduation day, as it helps you look back on shared memories and reaffirm the bonds you have with your friends.

spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】

A ballad that expresses a blend of the joys, angers, sorrows, and pleasures of youth.

The lyrics carry themes of friendship, gratitude for the past, and hope for the future, evoking deep empathy in listeners.

Released in February 2022, the song carefully traces the feelings of a protagonist stepping into a new life.

It’s perfect for a season when farewells, new encounters, and the tension of fresh beginnings coexist.

The message that friends can reunite soon after graduation, along with a warm sentiment of cherishing the days gone by as precious treasures, gently resonates in the heart.

Highly recommended for anyone embarking on a new start under the spring sunshine.

GraduationTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi “Graduation”

With lyrics that touch the heart and a warm melody, this song gently embraces the loneliness and anxiety of graduation season.

Its message—that “a day will come when we can graduate from sorrow”—is sure to give you the courage to take a new step forward.

Released in January 2012 and chosen as the opening theme for TBS’s CDTV, the track marked a turning point in Yu Takahashi’s career.

It’s perfect not only as background music for graduation ceremonies, but also for anyone facing a new chapter in life.

A steadfast companion that cheers you on as you make a fresh start and embark on a new journey.

My Gift To YouCHEMISTRY meets S.O.S.

CHEMISTRY “My Gift to You” Official Video

A heartwarming ballad that weaves a story beginning with winter memories, leading to a fateful encounter with a loved one, and culminating in an eternal promise.

CHEMISTRY’s beautiful harmonies make it a song that resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in December 2002, this track is known as one of CHEMISTRY’s signature winter songs and was performed at the 53rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.

It was also featured in a KDDI “au Movie Mail” commercial, leaving a lasting impression on many.

It’s a song that gently supports those who have experienced parting with someone precious or who are afraid of change, giving them a soft push forward.

Words of FarewellGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Words of Gift

With GReeeeN’s gently resonant vocals, this song evokes the deep emotions of graduation and retiring from a club.

Its delicate piano melodies and beautiful harmonies linger in the listener’s heart.

The days spent sweating with teammates, laughing together, and at times sharing tears are rekindled as beautiful memories through this piece.

Released in October 2018, the song is also known as the theme for the film “Run! T School Basketball Club.” It’s a track you’ll want to hear at life’s turning points—one that helps you cherish every moment with friends and transform those memories into energy for the road ahead.

evening primroseNovelbright

Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Novelbright where sorrow and hope intertwine.

It weaves together the pain of heartbreak, regrets, and a desire for self-growth, resonating deeply with listeners.

Using the evening primrose—an emblem of fleeting love—as its motif, it delicately depicts the end of a romance and the emotional shifts that follow.

The song was selected as the Monthly Song for the weather segment of Fuji TV’s information program “Tokudane!” and captured the hearts of many.

It sparked a major response, surpassing 100 million total streams in July 2021.

A perfect track for those who have experienced heartbreak or want to reflect on a past love—its soothing vocals will surely bring comfort.

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

Not only a graduation song, “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo” is also very popular as a song to express gratitude and as a wedding song.

Released as a single in 2008, it’s one of Superfly’s signature tracks.

The grandeur comes through not just in the lyrics but also in Shiho Ochi’s vocals, making you want to properly convey your heartfelt thanks to friends and teachers.

While many graduation songs are on the mellow side, this is a track you’ll want to hear at the very end of the ceremony, or use as background music for farewell gatherings.

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