[Touching] Entrance/Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies: Classics & the Latest BGM

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

An epic rock ballad that portrays everyday joys and sorrows, effort and setbacks.

Featuring marching band–style elements, the song explores various facets of life with themes of self-acceptance and growth.

Released as Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s eighth single in January 2019, an orchestral arrangement has been used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s commercials since November 2022.

It also served as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Recommended for those who need courage to step into a new environment or want to face themselves.

Listening to this track will give you the strength to keep looking forward and live true to yourself, no matter what your days bring!

footprint(s)Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “Ashiato” Music Video

This song offers an encouraging message to people standing at a crossroads in life.

While reflecting on past experiences, it sings of the courage to believe in yourself and take a step forward.

It was chosen as the required piece for the NHK National School Music Competition (N-Con) 2020/2021 Junior High School Division, and was also broadcast on Minna no Uta.

It’s the perfect song for those who feel uneasy in a new environment or are searching for their own path.

Carried by Little Glee Monster’s powerful vocals, its words are sure to give you a gentle push forward.

Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Last Song [Studio Live Session]

A heart-stirring song that weaves together a bittersweet farewell and the fragility of time.

It delicately captures the loneliness of the moment the curtain falls, while finding hope in the warmth of the words “see you again.” Its philosophical perspective—“things are beautiful because they are finite”—will resonate deeply with listeners.

This piece was also featured as an insert song in the Fuji TV special drama “I Can Only See You Three More Times.” The lyrics, which evoke memories of summer, are sure to comfort those lingering in the afterglow of graduation.

It’s the perfect track for looking back on cherished moments with close friends as you stand on the brink of a new beginning!

Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu

Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”

Yuzu’s songs are all moving and full of energy, aren’t they? Among them, the one that especially carries the scent of youth is “Tomodachi ~Tabidachi no Toki~.” It starts off with a gentle, intimate delivery, and then the grand chorus that follows is simply the best.

Just imagining graduates exiting to this song makes me feel like I’m going to cry—please enjoy this kind of song.

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Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

The song I want to listen to while reflecting on a friend I’m parting ways with is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Tomodachi no Uta” (“Song of Friends”).

The lyrics, written by Motoo Fujiwara as he thought of characters from works he loved since childhood, convey a clumsy yet warm sense of friendship, and the grand sound incorporating trumpet is sure to resonate deeply with men as well.

Released in February 2011 as their 19th single, this track moved many as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.” It’s a song that wraps up the anxieties of a new departure and gently nudges you forward.

Even if you end up walking separate paths, it makes you believe the time you shared won’t disappear—a masterpiece filled with kindness.

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back number – Horizon

This ballad by back number portrays the setbacks and hardships encountered while chasing one’s dreams, as well as the strength to overcome them.

It was created as an encouragement song for high school students whose Inter-High Championships were canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With lyrics that gently offer support, it resonates with those carrying lost hopes and sorrow.

It was surprise-released on YouTube in August 2020 and officially released the following August.

Widely embraced by listeners—such as holding the top spot on streaming charts for nine consecutive weeks—this song serves as a source of empathy and comfort for anyone who has experienced setbacks or failure.

It’s a track that will quietly give a push to graduates stepping into a new stage of life.

far; distant; by farGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Haruka

A celebrated song by GReeeeN that also served as the theme for the film ROOKIES: Graduation.

Centered on the great love of the people who are always by your side, it’s a motivational anthem for those leaving home and setting out on a journey of self-discovery—one that’s impossible to listen to without tears.

The lyrics are sprinkled with relatable episodes and words drawn from the members’ real-life experiences, making it a song that’s sure to move anyone who hears it.

It’s perfect not only for graduation—the moment of setting off into a new world—but also for life’s many milestones.

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hiyori

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