Tear-jerking classic graduation songs! Recommended tracks for graduation movie BGM

Sky and Blueieiri reo

Leo Ieiri – “Sky and Blue” (Full Ver.)

How about using Leo Ieiri’s “Sora to Ao” as the BGM for your graduation movie? Chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Daughter Can’t Get a Boyfriend!!,” the song features lyrics by screenwriter Eriko Kitagawa and composition by Yohei Kawakami of [Alexandros].

As the title suggests, its refreshing melody evokes a blue sky and is perfect for the fresh start of graduation.

Why not deliver your message to the graduates in an even more moving way?

JupiterHirahara Ayaka

[LIVE] Yui Ibuki – Jupiter @ Umeda Street Live (Ayaka Hirahara Cover)

This song, which sets Japanese lyrics to Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter,” is loved by many as a piece that gives courage to disaster victims, such as those affected by the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Its lyrics sing of how we are not alone and how humans are connected deep within our hearts.

It’s a song that envelops you with a sense of security, reassuring you that many people will support and protect you even after graduation.

GraduationOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki “Sotsugyo” (Graduation) – LIVE CORE Complete Edition: Yutaka Ozaki in Tokyo Dome, 1988-09-12

“Graduation” is the fourth single by the late singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki, a defining figure spanning the Showa and Heisei eras.

It was released in 1985.

He is known for lyrics that were considered provocative, speaking candidly on behalf of young people.

Watching Yutaka Ozaki sing while playing the piano, I feel more sorrow than intensity.

It’s a wonderful piece that brings me to tears every time I listen.

Don’t forget your handkerchief—give it a listen.

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Mayumi

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SAKURAikimonogakari

SAKURA – Ikimonogakari (Full)

Despite being their major-label debut single, this representative song by Ikimonogakari became a long-running hit after its release.

It’s now a staple at graduation ceremonies, but it portrays not “the moment of parting” so much as “what comes after the farewell.” While accepting the reality of being separated, it conveys a poignant ache for “you,” who is no longer there—a bittersweet feeling that really sinks in.

I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu

Tried performing K-On!'s 'Touched by an Angel!' with the band [Gestalt Collapse] [Anime Song] [Ho-kago Tea Time]

The perfect BGM for a graduation video from current students to graduates is “Touched by an Angel.” It’s a song by the band Ho-kago Tea Time from the anime K-On!.

In the anime’s final episode, the story is about current students seeing off the graduating seniors, and the song performed then is “Touched by an Angel.” The lyrics capture the feeling of trying to send them off cheerfully while holding back the sadness.

If you feel the same way, be sure to check it out.

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yamamoto

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Lingering Snowiruka

Yasushi Nakanishi 'Nagori Yuki' PV Full [HD]

Written and composed by Shozo Ise and originally included on a Kaguya-hime album, this song became a major hit when covered by Iruka.

It has since been covered by many singers and loved by many people.

The song’s depiction of snow falling as if mourning farewells during the spring season of departures is dreamlike, and I believe it will continue to be cherished for years to come.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Tomoe Gakuen (Full ver.)

“Tomoe Gakuen” is a song released in 2017 by singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama.

He wrote it as the theme song for the drama “Totto-chan!”, which portrays Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s life.

The title uses the actual name of the school Kuroyanagi attended.

When writing the song, Fukuyama reportedly asked himself what “freedom” truly is.

He infused the piece with his answer: the belief that freedom means recognizing every individual’s uniqueness.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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