[2026] A Collection of Youthful Songs to Play at Graduation Ceremonies [J-POP]

Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks

Gifted Song / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

A collaboration unit consisting of a female singer and a creator team, CHiCO with HoneyWorks.

This track is included on their second album, “The Songs of i That Color Me,” and its lyrical arrangement—featuring acoustic guitar, piano, and strings—evokes the graduation ceremonies we all picture.

The lyrics, which express gratitude to a beloved teacher, let you feel both the reality of having graduated safely and a profound sense of love.

Friends who ran alongside you through your youth are precious, of course, but this is a graduation song that also reminds you of the teacher who always watched over you with kindness.

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Hoshino Takashi

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erica “Graduation Song” lyric video (Full ver.)

Singer-songwriter erica, whose lyrics themed around “love within a two-meter radius” resonate and have garnered strong support particularly among young women.

The track “Graduation Song,” included on her second digital EP, “Confession Weather: Between White and Red,” features delicate arrangements and a string sound that creates a floating sense and depth, leaving a pleasant impression in the ear.

Its message—that graduation is not an end but a beginning—suggests the new paths each of us will take from here.

It’s an encouraging song that gives you the courage to step into the future, perfect for listening to at a graduation ceremony.

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Hoshino Takashi

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wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)

A moving song themed around the bonds between people.

Released in August 2017, it portrays friendship, love, and the power those relationships bring.

It sings of how meeting someone special deeply impacted the protagonist, becoming a source of emotional support.

The message that the presence of someone dear gives you strength even in difficult times is sure to resonate with many.

You can feel how the time and experiences shared together become hope for the future.

It’s a perfect song for graduation ceremonies or retirement from club activities.

The feelings of gratitude toward the friends who spent those days together and supported you will touch your heart.

It reminds you anew of the strength of the bonds you’ve built so far.

Highly recommended when you want to express your appreciation to your friends.

In the Blueikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “In the Blue” (Mitsuya Cider theme song) Music Video

Ikimonogakari’s March 2024 track evokes a sense of freedom like a summer sky.

Its bright, refreshing sound captures sparkling youth and bursts of emotion.

Featured in a Mitsuya Cider commercial, it won many hearts through synergy with the ad.

Also included on the album “〇,” this song is perfect for those in the midst of their youth.

Singing about the importance of trusting friends and believing in yourself, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to shine at a school festival or cultural festival.

It’s a song that lets you feel the courage to start something together and the value of taking on challenges, so be sure to give it a listen.

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GRADUATIONS (Theme song for V-Cinext 'Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS')

This is a song that gently encourages you as you say goodbye to close friends and take a step onto a new path.

Holding the memories of precious friends you spent time with, it captures the wavering feelings of young people heading toward their respective futures through an emotional melody and powerful guitar sound.

The track serves as the theme song for “Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS,” released by BACK-ON in February 2025, and stands as a supportive anthem that stays close to the major life turning point of graduation.

It blends seamlessly with the worldview of the V-Cinext production, further heightening the work’s emotional impact.

It’s a perfect song for the grand finale of a school or cultural festival and for making memories with friends.

While feeling the importance of friendship and bonds, this song gives you the courage to take your first steps toward the future.

Prologue.Yuika

Prologue. / “Yuika” [MV]

Yuika is a singer-songwriter who gained popularity for songs that honestly capture feelings from a woman’s perspective.

Her 2023 release “Prologue” is a song that expresses gratitude to dear friends who shared school life together.

Set at the moment when those joyful days come to an end, it depicts taking photos and singing songs so the memories won’t fade.

It’s a message song that reminds us this isn’t the end of the days we’ve lived, but the beginning of new ones.

Please lend an ear to her clear, translucent voice accompanied by a warm, band-driven performance.

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The happiest treasuresutopuri

[MV] The Most Wonderful Treasure / Strawberry Prince

Stopuri is a six-member entertainment group known for each member’s distinctive charm and their wide-ranging activities.

Their 27th single, “Saikou no Takaramono” (“The Most Wonderful Treasure”), pairs cute vocals with a refreshing ensemble that feels delightful.

Its positive lyrics, which both reminisce about dazzling youthful days and celebrate new beginnings, are sure to brighten the sentimental mood of graduation ceremonies.

It’s a heartwarming graduation song we hope you’ll listen to while thinking of your beloved friends.

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Hoshino Takashi

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