[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

[2026] Recommended love songs for graduation season: Love songs you’ll want to hear at the graduation ceremony
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Take a pictureNiziU		Memories of graduation in photos and music
2	evening primroseNovelbright		A ballad with a heartbreaking melody that resonates in the heart
3	my graduationSPEED		The golden standard of graduation songs, a resolve to become an adult
4	Goodbye Busyuzu		A poignant classic song about parting at a bus stop
5	Maplesupittsu		Kaede: a poignant song for the season of farewells
6	Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie		Poignant classic songs that resonate in the heart during graduation season
7	Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST		Farewells are new beginnings, courage to face forward.
8	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		A spring song that recalls youthful love, resonating in the heart.
9	A person who loves springGLAY		A classic song that sings of spring’s hope and the preciousness of love
10	Graduationsaitou yuki		Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” (Graduation), the scent of youth
11	Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko		Momoko Kikuchi’s youth song, telling bittersweet memories
12	uniformMatsuda Seiko		A poignant graduation song, 'Red Sweet Pea'
13	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The moving masterpiece 'Solanin' that depicts parting and the future
14	When I turn around…Janne Da Arc		Masterpieces of graduation songs: moving lyrics and melodies
15	You are not aloneSEVENTEEN		A song that connects hearts and offers support, even across long distances
16	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A youthful poem that sings of a bittersweet unrequited love for a senior.
17	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		A hopeful song to give at the milestone of graduation
18	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		In the season of cherry blossoms, singing memories of graduation
19	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A song of youthful bittersweetness and memories
20	The happiest treasuresutopuri		An inspiring graduation season anthem
21	loveback number		A song that gives you the courage to confess before graduation
22	Baby, I love youTEE		A love song by TEE overflowing with happiness
23	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		I want to hold you, an early masterpiece, a love song
24	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic song that depicts a high school student's graduation and first love
25	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		Graduation Memories with “The Door to Tomorrow”
26	Last Love Lettermoon drop		A heartbreak song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love
27	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		Cherry blossoms of graduation season and Mika Nakashima’s famous song
28	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A youthful love song that sings of life-sized love
29	Word(s) / Words of language / Utterance (kotonoha)EVE		A graduation song filled with the bittersweetness and hope of youth.
30	fragileEvery Little Thing		“Fragile” is a love song that resonates with the hearts of the dating generation.
31	Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora		A classic song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love before graduation
32	White LoveSPEED		A winter song by SPEED, expressing love and passion
33	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		The classic love song, aiko’s “Kabutomushi.”
34	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A poignant love song that portrays parting with cherry blossoms
35	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		An inspiring spring song that portrays farewell and new beginnings.
36	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Sakura” depicts the reunion of a couple after graduation.
37	Forget-me-notMarushii		A bittersweet love song about someone who longs for a dream-chaser
38	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A bittersweet song of long-distance love, a story of hope
39	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A song of youth filled with cherry blossoms, unrequited love, and bittersweet longing
40	Feathers of the UniformAKB48		A heart-stirring song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth
41	somedaySaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s iconic song that portrays the emotions of parting and love
42	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Superfly's moving graduation song
43	To you, my best friend in the worldHakoniiwa Ririi		A bittersweet song that pours the feelings before graduation into its lyrics
44	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		A bittersweet cherry blossom song of graduation and farewell
45	HarukaYOASOBI		Move forward positively with “Haruka,” a remedy for heartbreak
46	At the sound of the chimeayaho		A touching song that conveys Ayaho's bittersweet feelings of love
47	What I want to tell you before graduationerica		A youthful song that cheers on the courage to confess
48	Sakura Lovemosao.		Unspoken feelings, empathy for Sakura-koien
49	The day you and I metFunatsu Mahiro		Popular songs by Masato Funatsu that sing about teenage love
50	Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen		A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
51	graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND		ZARD’s musical legacy: sounds that resonate with younger generations
52	CHE.R.RYYUI		A classic song that sings of the bittersweet unrequited love of youth
53	sentimentalculenasm		culenas sings of memories and regrets
54	I’ll confess my feelings on graduation day.eijun feat. miyuhan		A graduation song that gives you the courage for unrequited love
55	graduation songerica		A heartwarming song that sings of friendship and the moving emotions of graduation
56	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A heartwarming ballad to present at a graduation ceremony
57	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story
58	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
59	I miss youAdo		A poignant love song depicting a youthful farewell
60	March of the PetalsAimer		Singing of graduation and spring, and the fleeting nature of love.
61	If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay		A poignant masterpiece that captures the feelings of love
62	Lovers AgainEXILE		Singing about the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak in a winter city
63	Senpai.HoneyWorks meets TrySail		A poignant masterpiece about feelings for a senior: “Senpai”
64	DearMs. OOJA		The song “Dear,” which expresses gratitude at graduation, is recommended.
65	FlowerORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s “Hana” is a moving ballad.
66	Goodbye Memoriessupercell		Memories on the Way Home and the Courage to Confess
67	I like you.YOASOBI		A confession of unrequited love, a song of courage and hope
68	KoiAndrop		androp’s pure-love song “koi”
69	By your side.riria.		A coming-of-age song that portrays faint first love and courage
70	Love Letter feat. Haru Chakobasoro		A song about precious feelings I couldn't convey
71	cherry blossomKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a classic graduation song.
72	March 9Remioromen		A moving, unforgettable song: a classic by Remioromen
73	Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako		An insert song from a youth-themed anime film that sings of unchanging feelings.
74	Love StoryAmuro Namie		A bittersweet song of love and Namie Amuro’s graduation
75	Your SongYasuda Rei		The anime’s ending song, with its heartrending lyrics, resonates with my heart.
76	Wish: To You Back ThenMirei Touyama		A heartwarming song that celebrates everyday happiness
77	many timesAoyama Teruma		Looking back on the past with Thelma Aoyama’s “Nando mo”
78	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that portrays the struggles of youth and self-acceptance
79	CorrectRADWIMPS		A graduation support song that conveys the importance of living true to yourself
80	graduating from loveCHIHIRO		An empowering song for women graduating from unrequited love
81	A Song for Youerica		A moving song that conveys feelings to the one you love
82	SAKURAikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s “SAKURA” is a graduation song.
83	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s “Kanade” is a graduation song.
84	GarnetOku Hanako		Hanako Oku’s classic song “Garnet” is a memory of youth.
85	SeasonsHamasaki Ayumi		As time passes, with hope and determination for the future
86	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		A confession before graduation, Shonan no Kaze’s “Junrenka”
87	Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s poignant love song, a message that resonates with the heart
88	GiftET-KING		Let's express our heartfelt feelings through a song.
89	Love and romanceNovelbright		A heartwarming song that sings of youth and hope.
90	I want to put it into words.Sumioka Rina		Rina Sumioka’s growth song from Terrace House