[2026] Recommended love songs for graduation season: Love songs you’ll want to hear at the graduation ceremony
We’ve put together a selection of love songs perfect for graduation season!
Many people fall in love during their school days—the time we often call our youth.
Some end up together after mutual feelings blossom, while others find graduation fast approaching without ever confessing their feelings.
There are all kinds of stories.
In this article, we’ll introduce Japanese love songs that fit this milestone: songs about unrequited love that ended without a confession, songs about deciding to confess because graduation is near, and songs that wish for two people to stay together forever.
They’re all tracks that will lift your spirits, so be sure to check them out!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Take a pictureNiziU |  play_arrow | Memories of graduation in photos and music |
| 2 | evening primroseNovelbright |  play_arrow | A ballad with a heartbreaking melody that resonates in the heart |
| 3 | my graduationSPEED |  play_arrow | The golden standard of graduation songs, a resolve to become an adult |
| 4 | Goodbye Busyuzu |  play_arrow | A poignant classic song about parting at a bus stop |
| 5 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Kaede: a poignant song for the season of farewells |
| 6 | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako |  play_arrow | A spring song that recalls youthful love, resonating in the heart. |
| 7 | Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie |  play_arrow | Poignant classic songs that resonate in the heart during graduation season |
| 8 | Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | Farewells are new beginnings, courage to face forward. |
| 9 | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | The moving masterpiece 'Solanin' that depicts parting and the future |
| 10 | A person who loves springGLAY |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of spring’s hope and the preciousness of love |
| 11 | When I turn around…Janne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Masterpieces of graduation songs: moving lyrics and melodies |
| 12 | You are not aloneSEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | A song that connects hearts and offers support, even across long distances |
| 13 | Graduationsaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” (Graduation), the scent of youth |
| 14 | uniformMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | A poignant graduation song, 'Red Sweet Pea' |
| 15 | Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | Momoko Kikuchi’s youth song, telling bittersweet memories |
| 16 | The season of farewellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A youthful poem that sings of a bittersweet unrequited love for a senior. |
| 17 | On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon |  play_arrow | A hopeful song to give at the milestone of graduation |
| 18 | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | In the season of cherry blossoms, singing memories of graduation |
| 19 | The happiest treasuresutopuri |  play_arrow | An inspiring graduation season anthem |
| 20 | Graduation PhotoArai Yumi |  play_arrow | A song of youthful bittersweetness and memories |
| 21 | fragileEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | “Fragile” is a love song that resonates with the hearts of the dating generation. |
| 22 | loveback number |  play_arrow | A song that gives you the courage to confess before graduation |
| 23 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | I want to hold you, an early masterpiece, a love song |
| 24 | Last Love Lettermoon drop |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 25 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts a high school student's graduation and first love |
| 26 | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | A love song by TEE overflowing with happiness |
| 27 | Word(s) / Words of language / Utterance (kotonoha)EVE |  play_arrow | A graduation song filled with the bittersweetness and hope of youth. |
| 28 | The Door to TomorrowI WiSH |  play_arrow | Graduation Memories with “The Door to Tomorrow” |
| 29 | When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Cherry blossoms of graduation season and Mika Nakashima’s famous song |
| 30 | Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | An inspiring spring song that portrays farewell and new beginnings. |
| 31 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A youthful love song that sings of life-sized love |
| 32 | Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love before graduation |
| 33 | Sakura, You, and Ituki. |  play_arrow | A poignant love song that portrays parting with cherry blossoms |
| 34 | White LoveSPEED |  play_arrow | A winter song by SPEED, expressing love and passion |
| 35 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | The classic love song, aiko’s “Kabutomushi.” |
| 36 | cherry blossomKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s “Sakura” depicts the reunion of a couple after graduation. |
| 37 | Forget-me-notMarushii |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about someone who longs for a dream-chaser |
| 38 | Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song of long-distance love, a story of hope |
| 39 | Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A song of youth filled with cherry blossoms, unrequited love, and bittersweet longing |
| 40 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s iconic song that portrays the emotions of parting and love |
| 41 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Superfly's moving graduation song |
| 42 | To you, my best friend in the worldHakoniiwa Ririi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song that pours the feelings before graduation into its lyrics |
| 43 | SeasonsHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | As time passes, with hope and determination for the future |
| 44 | Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet cherry blossom song of graduation and farewell |
| 45 | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Move forward positively with “Haruka,” a remedy for heartbreak |
| 46 | graduation songerica |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of friendship and the moving emotions of graduation |
| 47 | Feathers of the UniformAKB48 |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth |
| 48 | Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu |  play_arrow | Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story |
| 49 | Sakura Lovemosao. |  play_arrow | Unspoken feelings, empathy for Sakura-koien |
| 50 | graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND |  play_arrow | ZARD’s musical legacy: sounds that resonate with younger generations |
| 51 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 52 | sentimentalculenasm |  play_arrow | culenas sings of memories and regrets |
| 53 | I’ll confess my feelings on graduation day.eijun feat. miyuhan |  play_arrow | A graduation song that gives you the courage for unrequited love |
| 54 | Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad to present at a graduation ceremony |
| 55 | Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song |
| 56 | GraduationOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom |
| 57 | I miss youAdo |  play_arrow | A poignant love song depicting a youthful farewell |
| 58 | March of the PetalsAimer |  play_arrow | Singing of graduation and spring, and the fleeting nature of love. |
| 59 | If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that captures the feelings of love |
| 60 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | Singing about the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak in a winter city |
| 61 | Senpai.HoneyWorks meets TrySail |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece about feelings for a senior: “Senpai” |
| 62 | DearMs. OOJA |  play_arrow | The song “Dear,” which expresses gratitude at graduation, is recommended. |
| 63 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE’s “Hana” is a moving ballad. |
| 64 | Goodbye Memoriessupercell |  play_arrow | Memories on the Way Home and the Courage to Confess |
| 65 | I like you.YOASOBI |  play_arrow | A confession of unrequited love, a song of courage and hope |
| 66 | KoiAndrop |  play_arrow | androp’s pure-love song “koi” |
| 67 | At the sound of the chimeayaho |  play_arrow | A touching song that conveys Ayaho's bittersweet feelings of love |
| 68 | What I want to tell you before graduationerica |  play_arrow | A youthful song that cheers on the courage to confess |
| 69 | By your side.riria. |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that portrays faint first love and courage |
| 70 | Love Letter feat. Haru Chakobasoro |  play_arrow | A song about precious feelings I couldn't convey |
| 71 | cherry blossomKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a classic graduation song. |
| 72 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | A moving, unforgettable song: a classic by Remioromen |
| 73 | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako |  play_arrow | An insert song from a youth-themed anime film that sings of unchanging feelings. |
| 74 | Love StoryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song of love and Namie Amuro’s graduation |
| 75 | Your SongYasuda Rei |  play_arrow | The anime’s ending song, with its heartrending lyrics, resonates with my heart. |
| 76 | Wish: To You Back ThenMirei Touyama |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates everyday happiness |
| 77 | The day you and I metFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | Popular songs by Masato Funatsu that sing about teenage love |
| 78 | many timesAoyama Teruma |  play_arrow | Looking back on the past with Thelma Aoyama’s “Nando mo” |
| 79 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the struggles of youth and self-acceptance |
| 80 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A graduation support song that conveys the importance of living true to yourself |
| 81 | graduating from loveCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | An empowering song for women graduating from unrequited love |
| 82 | A Song for Youerica |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys feelings to the one you love |
| 83 | SAKURAikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s “SAKURA” is a graduation song. |
| 84 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s “Kanade” is a graduation song. |
| 85 | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Hanako Oku’s classic song “Garnet” is a memory of youth. |
| 86 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A confession before graduation, Shonan no Kaze’s “Junrenka” |
| 87 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s poignant love song, a message that resonates with the heart |
| 88 | GiftET-KING |  play_arrow | Let's express our heartfelt feelings through a song. |
| 89 | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of youth and hope. |
| 90 | I want to put it into words.Sumioka Rina |  play_arrow | Rina Sumioka’s growth song from Terrace House |